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Top Day Trips from Washington DC (Updated September 2026)

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Private Washington DC Virginia Winery Wine Tasting Tour

PRIVATE TOUR IS AVAILALBE FOR GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE GUESTS. We will pick you up from DC or alternate location of your choice for …More

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Private Washington DC Virginia Winery Wine Tasting Tour

PRIVATE TOUR IS AVAILALBE FOR GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE GUESTS. We will pick you up from DC or alternate location of your choice for...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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Private Tour of Mount Vernon by Van with Guided Mansion Tour

The journey to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate is a scenic route in itself, catching a glimpse of the beautiful Potomac Waterfronts. The experience at …More

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Private Tour of Mount Vernon by Van with Guided Mansion Tour

The journey to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate is a scenic route in itself, catching a glimpse of the beautiful Potomac Waterfronts. The experience at...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Washington, D.C. Customized 5-Hour Private Tour

The National Mall of Washington, D.C. hides one of the best conserved medieval treasures in America. On this tour we will revise more than 200 …More

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Washington, D.C. Customized 5-Hour Private Tour

The National Mall of Washington, D.C. hides one of the best conserved medieval treasures in America. On this tour we will revise more than 200...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,000
Washington DC Premium 5-Hour Private Tour

RSN Tour Bus was founded in 2018 on the premise that making travel plans should be easy and exciting. Based in the Washington.DC area, we …More

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Washington DC Premium 5-Hour Private Tour

RSN Tour Bus was founded in 2018 on the premise that making travel plans should be easy and exciting. Based in the Washington.DC area, we...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$90
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than …More

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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

Step back into history and enjoy a day tour of George Washington's Estate at Mt. Vernon.  The Estate is located about 15 miles south of …More

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George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

Step back into history and enjoy a day tour of George Washington's Estate at Mt. Vernon.  The Estate is located about 15 miles south of...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99
George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

Enjoy a trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria on this Guided Half-Day Tour from Washington DC. Pass through scenic George Washington Memorial …More

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George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

Enjoy a trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria on this Guided Half-Day Tour from Washington DC. Pass through scenic George Washington Memorial...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide

Explore early American history on a guided walking tour led by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, offering expert insight and storytelling that elevates …More

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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide

Explore early American history on a guided walking tour led by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, offering expert insight and storytelling that elevates...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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Mount Vernon Historical Walking Tour with Transportation from DC

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and …More

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Mount Vernon Historical Walking Tour with Transportation from DC

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour with Visit to Mount Vernon

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than …More

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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour with Visit to Mount Vernon

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$158
Mt. Vernon Full Day Tour with Guide

The DC Memorials and Monuments is a comprehensive tour of the Monuments and Memorials with experienced tour guide. Guests will visit all the Monuments and …More

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Mt. Vernon Full Day Tour with Guide

The DC Memorials and Monuments is a comprehensive tour of the Monuments and Memorials with experienced tour guide. Guests will visit all the Monuments and...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$158
Washington DC Full Day Tour with Morning Sightseeing & Mount Vernon Admission

Enjoy a Full-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC. Your tour includes a morning 3-hour sightseeing city tour with photo stops, followed by an afternoon visit …More

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Washington DC Full Day Tour with Morning Sightseeing & Mount Vernon Admission

Enjoy a Full-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC. Your tour includes a morning 3-hour sightseeing city tour with photo stops, followed by an afternoon visit...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$158
DC Monuments Tour with 10+ Stops & Arlington Cemetery Admission

See Washington DC’s iconic monuments in a single morning on this 3-4 hour guided sightseeing bus and walking tour of DC's top monuments and memorials. …More

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DC Monuments Tour with 10+ Stops & Arlington Cemetery Admission

See Washington DC’s iconic monuments in a single morning on this 3-4 hour guided sightseeing bus and walking tour of DC's top monuments and memorials....

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$55
Afternoon Mount Vernon and Alexandria Tour plus DC Night Tour

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and …More

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Afternoon Mount Vernon and Alexandria Tour plus DC Night Tour

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and...

7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$158
George Washington's Mount Vernon Admission & Mansion Tour from DC

Visit Mount Vernon, the historic home of George Washington, on this convenient 4-hour guided tour from Washington DC. Travel in comfort on a climate-controlled bus …More

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George Washington's Mount Vernon Admission & Mansion Tour from DC

Visit Mount Vernon, the historic home of George Washington, on this convenient 4-hour guided tour from Washington DC. Travel in comfort on a climate-controlled bus...

4 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99
Mount Vernon Admission & Guided Tour with Old Town Alexandria

Join us for a historic visit to the Mt Vernon Estate: The home of famous American President George Washington. Explore for yourself the very home …More

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Mount Vernon Admission & Guided Tour with Old Town Alexandria

Join us for a historic visit to the Mt Vernon Estate: The home of famous American President George Washington. Explore for yourself the very home...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99
Luray Caverns, VA Private Tour

An adrenaline-pumping adventure awaits on this tour from Washington DC to Luray Caverns, with round-trip transport in a luxurious private vehicle Make like Indiana Jones …More

Luray Caverns, VA Private Tour

An adrenaline-pumping adventure awaits on this tour from Washington DC to Luray Caverns, with round-trip transport in a luxurious private vehicle Make like Indiana Jones...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,566
Washington DC Patriot Tour - Celebrate America (Private Vehicle)

Honor America’s heroes on the Patriot Tour of Washington, DC – Celebrate America. This private 7-hour experience takes you beyond the typical city sights to …More

Washington DC Patriot Tour - Celebrate America (Private Vehicle)

Honor America’s heroes on the Patriot Tour of Washington, DC – Celebrate America. This private 7-hour experience takes you beyond the typical city sights to...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,279
Private Wine Tour from Washington with driver/guide and Hotel Pick-up

Enjoy this private full day tour with your own private driver/guide and explore wonderful Loudoun County and its wineries. Get ready to explore this beautiful …More

Private Wine Tour from Washington with driver/guide and Hotel Pick-up

Enjoy this private full day tour with your own private driver/guide and explore wonderful Loudoun County and its wineries. Get ready to explore this beautiful...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$561
George Washington's Mt. Vernon and Arlington Natl' Cemetery Combo

Guests visiting the estate can view Washington’s Mansion and many other original structures. The historic footprint also includes the tomb of George and Martha Washington …More

George Washington's Mt. Vernon and Arlington Natl' Cemetery Combo

Guests visiting the estate can view Washington’s Mansion and many other original structures. The historic footprint also includes the tomb of George and Martha Washington...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$109
Recent tour reviews
Amazing tour with Byron!
New York City
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley
abbym174, Sep 2026
Amazing tour with Byron!
Amazing experience with Byron!! 10/10 recommend. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour that much more enjoyable. Not only was a full of knowledge, but he also sang and made our tour that much better.
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Terrific Trolleying
New York City
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
Jennifer_L, Sep 2026
Terrific Trolleying
This is an excellent way to see the highlights of DC! The driver's are fun, nice and informative. As a former Northern Virginian I would recommend this tour as an efficient way to visit our nation's capital.
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Great experience
New York City
Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour
Joan_W, Sep 2026
Great experience
Quick over view of DC. Unfortunately when we were there the Mall was blocked by a grandstand used for the RAF and there were detours due to the security measures in place. I would choose this again when it was all accessible.
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Incredible
New York City
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley
B7696QUdeniseh, Sep 2026
Incredible
Smiley is very knowledgeable and excellent guide.
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Absolutely do this tour!!
New York City
Washington, DC: Sunset & After-Dark Monuments Tour by E-Cart
Lisa_H, Sep 2026
Absolutely do this tour!!
We’re so pleased we did it and got to see all the major monuments with very few people around us. The trip is great as some sites you need to just see but would be a long walk and busy at other times. We’ve come away with some great photos!! Thanks again!
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This is the night tour to go on!
New York City
DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets
lizzie12566, Sep 2026
This is the night tour to go on!
Sally and Kris were wonderful. Great experience and learned so much more than expected. You get ample time at each stop to explore and Sally gives great tips on where to capture some awesome pics.
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I did a quick trip to DC,...
New York City
DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets
Mercedes_R, Sep 2026
I did a quick trip to DC,...
I did a quick trip to DC, just two days, & I felt like I got to see SO much because of this tour!! Highly recommend & worth the money!
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Great tour
New York City
Washington DC: Easy Sightseeing Guided Monuments Tour by E-Cart
Sharon_W, Sep 2026
Great tour
Very knowledgeable staff , easy comfortable ride. Picked up on time. Great spots visited and great detail about each one and More
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Best way to see DC
New York City
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops
751ruthannb, Sep 2026
Best way to see DC
The drivers were excellent….friendly + informative. Great way to see the sights.
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Check local schedule of...
New York City
Hop-On Hop-Off 21 Stop Trolley Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour
Andrea_D, Sep 2026
Check local schedule of...
Check local schedule of events that might interfere with tour—road closures, renovations, holiday hours.
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Very much enjoyed the tour, so recommended 👌.
New York City
Washington, DC: Sunset & After-Dark Monuments Tour by E-Cart
Joash-Herbrink, Sep 2026
Very much enjoyed the tour, so recommended 👌.
Great way to see a good number of the major DC monuments. Our guide, Fernando, was an enthusiastic story teller, enjoyed that a lot.Especially since the tour is after sunset, all the monuments are lighted up, and looks very pretty. Also, it’s a lot less busy than during daytime we noticed, so it’s easier to look at the monuments and take pictures.
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fun tour
New York City
Washington DC: Easy Sightseeing Guided Monuments Tour by E-Cart
aman_k, Sep 2026
fun tour
we had a great time touring DC yesterday - the golf cart tour was perfect- hit the main landmarks with some time for pictures- would highly recommend
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I didn’t know that
New York City
DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals
Leslie_C, Sep 2026
I didn’t know that
This is a hidden gem tour. So many interesting tidbits. Local folklore about people in history that you just don’t get on a regular tour. If you’re looking for short activity, not too much walking, enough stops to keep you entertained, and walk away with something you didn’t know before, this is a great option.
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Excellent
New York City
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC
tundej2023, Sep 2026
Excellent
I had a wonderful experience which I will never forget. It was great.
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Great Family Ezperience!
New York City
DC Monuments by Night: Open-Top Bus Tour of Illuminated Landmarks
breeblakely, Sep 2026
Great Family Ezperience!
We had a party of 7 (4 adults, 1 teen and 2 kids). The open air feel was perfect, great night. I have done many bus tours but the open top was worth it. Our driver and Elvis were great. We enjoyed seeing all the sites. Some walking required. Highly recommend!
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Washington memorial monument tour
New York City
Washington DC: Small-Group Vintage Cart Monuments &Memorials Tour
Jen_M, Sep 2026
Washington memorial monument tour
It’s a great tour if you want to see most of the major monuments in DC in one day. A convenient and enjoyable way to experience the city’s highlights!
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