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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
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
Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

Visit the colorful and historic Old Town Alexandria and the historic former home of George Washington on this unmissable private tour of the two. Walk …More

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Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

Visit the colorful and historic Old Town Alexandria and the historic former home of George Washington on this unmissable private tour of the two. Walk...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,044
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
Northern Virginia Private Custom Wine Tour and Tasting from DC

Please note: This tour doesn't include admission for the Wineries. Price is for a 6 hour SUV transfer, additional fees will be charged if the …More

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Northern Virginia Private Custom Wine Tour and Tasting from DC

Please note: This tour doesn't include admission for the Wineries. Price is for a 6 hour SUV transfer, additional fees will be charged if the...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$995
VIP Private Tour of Washington DC

Our Washington, D.C. VIP Private Tours are conducted with a luxurious Black Suburban, Black Ford Transit Executive Van or a Black Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van …More

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VIP Private Tour of Washington DC

Our Washington, D.C. VIP Private Tours are conducted with a luxurious Black Suburban, Black Ford Transit Executive Van or a Black Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$740
Private Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery Tour

A private tour that combines visits to Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for visitors interested in exploring two …More

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Private Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery Tour

A private tour that combines visits to Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for visitors interested in exploring two...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$700
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

Enhance your Washington DC visit by visiting Mount Vernon, fill those gaps in history with knowledge, and relive those passages in time that make a …More

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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

Enhance your Washington DC visit by visiting Mount Vernon, fill those gaps in history with knowledge, and relive those passages in time that make a...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$600
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
Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

THE COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what …More

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Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

THE COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what...

4 to 15 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (155)
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$550
Private Washington DC Highlights Tour (5 Hours)

See the best of Washington DC in comfort, style, and at your own pace. This private 5-hour experience is perfect for guests who want to …More

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Private Washington DC Highlights Tour (5 Hours)

See the best of Washington DC in comfort, style, and at your own pace. This private 5-hour experience is perfect for guests who want to...

5 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$550
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
4.4 (5)
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$500
Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

Enjoy a private full-day trip to Mount Vernon and Alexandria from Washington DC and discover the home of America's first president, George Washington granted to …More

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Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

Enjoy a private full-day trip to Mount Vernon and Alexandria from Washington DC and discover the home of America's first president, George Washington granted to...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$350
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
4.6 (8)
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$255
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Small Group Day Tour

Visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on a small group day trip from Washington D.C. Spend four hours at the mountaintop estate learning about Jefferson's vision for …More

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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Small Group Day Tour

Visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on a small group day trip from Washington D.C. Spend four hours at the mountaintop estate learning about Jefferson's vision for...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (23)
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$239
Virginia Wineries Guided Tour and Tastings from Washington DC

We pick you up from DC for a day tour of Virginia's wine country where you'll enjoy wine tastings at two different wineries and have …More

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Virginia Wineries Guided Tour and Tastings from Washington DC

We pick you up from DC for a day tour of Virginia's wine country where you'll enjoy wine tastings at two different wineries and have...

6 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (22)
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$230
Gettysburg National Military Park Small Group Day Tour

Travel from Washington D.C. to Gettysburg for a full day focused on one of the most important sites of the American Civil War. Spend four …More

4.7 (149)

Gettysburg National Military Park Small Group Day Tour

Travel from Washington D.C. to Gettysburg for a full day focused on one of the most important sites of the American Civil War. Spend four...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (149)
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$179
Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Washington DC and Mount Vernon. After you experience the sight of the monument in their resplendent beauty in …More

4.7 (35)

Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Washington DC and Mount Vernon. After you experience the sight of the monument in their resplendent beauty in...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (35)
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$158
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
3.0 (2)
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$158
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

4.2 (6)

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
4.2 (6)
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$158
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
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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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