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Small Group National Mall Tour with Washington Monument

This 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour begins at the DC Mall and leads you through the most revered memorials, concluding with …More

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Small Group National Mall Tour with Washington Monument

This 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour begins at the DC Mall and leads you through the most revered memorials, concluding with...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$43
National Archives + American History Museum Tour 8ppl Max

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience the two “must see” museums in Washington DC. This …More

4.9 (82)

National Archives + American History Museum Tour 8ppl Max

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience the two “must see” museums in Washington DC. This...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$175
Private Pedicab Tour of DC Monuments and Memorials

With a top guide of Washington, you and your family can see the major DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House, at your own pace, …More

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Private Pedicab Tour of DC Monuments and Memorials

With a top guide of Washington, you and your family can see the major DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House, at your own pace,...

1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$140
Small Guided Tour Inside the Capitol and Library of Congress

Have the opportunity to discover the interiors of the most important and famous buildings of this Nation with a specialized Tour guide who will show …More

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Small Guided Tour Inside the Capitol and Library of Congress

Have the opportunity to discover the interiors of the most important and famous buildings of this Nation with a specialized Tour guide who will show...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$79
Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

Experience the best of DC with your own private guide, but unlike other private tours, you get a fully tailored tour to meet your goals …More

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Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

Experience the best of DC with your own private guide, but unlike other private tours, you get a fully tailored tour to meet your goals...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$595
The "Madams of DC" Guided Walking Tour

The Madams in DC walking tour gives you a totally unique side of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely …More

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The "Madams of DC" Guided Walking Tour

The Madams in DC walking tour gives you a totally unique side of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$32
DC Monuments Tour with 10+ Sites & Washington Monument Ticket

See Washington DC’s iconic monuments in a single morning on a Guided Morning Sightseeing Bus & Walking Tour with an experienced guide. Pass by over …More

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DC Monuments Tour with 10+ Sites & Washington Monument Ticket

See Washington DC’s iconic monuments in a single morning on a Guided Morning Sightseeing Bus & Walking Tour with an experienced guide. Pass by over...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite

Enjoy a 2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour. Start with a visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit …More

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Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite

Enjoy a 2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour. Start with a visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit...

120 to 130 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$55
250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour

Experience 250 years of American history on this 3-hour guided walking tour led by a local historian & professional tour guide. Visit the Smithsonian National …More

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250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour

Experience 250 years of American history on this 3-hour guided walking tour led by a local historian & professional tour guide. Visit the Smithsonian National...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$75
The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

Step into the dramatic side of Capitol Hill on a walking tour filled with political intrigue, scandal, and shocking moments from American history. From secret …More

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The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

Step into the dramatic side of Capitol Hill on a walking tour filled with political intrigue, scandal, and shocking moments from American history. From secret...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49
Private Washington DC/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests

Vehicles available for up to 10 guests. Also deals for 2 person tours. Come take a perfect private tour of Washington DC and Arlington Cemetery. …More

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Private Washington DC/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests

Vehicles available for up to 10 guests. Also deals for 2 person tours. Come take a perfect private tour of Washington DC and Arlington Cemetery....

5 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$675
Small-Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour

Explore the solemn beauty of Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-hour walking tour that showcases its most significant sites. From the iconic JFK gravesite to …More

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Small-Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour

Explore the solemn beauty of Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-hour walking tour that showcases its most significant sites. From the iconic JFK gravesite to...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$51
National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

This 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience the two “must see” museums in Washington DC. This is the best …More

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National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

This 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience the two “must see” museums in Washington DC. This is the best...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$175
Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each …More

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Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$875
Private Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests

Discover the rich tapestry of American history starting at Arlington Cemetery and ending at Mount Vernon. Arlington Cemetery: Our journey begins with a tribute to …More

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Private Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests

Discover the rich tapestry of American history starting at Arlington Cemetery and ending at Mount Vernon. Arlington Cemetery: Our journey begins with a tribute to...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$975
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
3- Hour Private Customizable Washington, DC Tour

The tour is a unique experience that allows you to see the beauty of Washington DC all memorials. sine this is Private tours you always …More

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3- Hour Private Customizable Washington, DC Tour

The tour is a unique experience that allows you to see the beauty of Washington DC all memorials. sine this is Private tours you always...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$450
Embassy Row: Architecture, Mansions & International Intrigue

Take a walk around the world and see the international side of the nation’s capital city. From diplomatic scandals to millionaires mansions, this tour explores …More

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Embassy Row: Architecture, Mansions & International Intrigue

Take a walk around the world and see the international side of the nation’s capital city. From diplomatic scandals to millionaires mansions, this tour explores...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$49
Private Washington DC Full Day Tour for up to 10 Guests

See all of Washington DC in about 5 hours! Visit iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House (Yes! The President really …More

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Private Washington DC Full Day Tour for up to 10 Guests

See all of Washington DC in about 5 hours! Visit iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House (Yes! The President really...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$625
Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress …More

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4.4 (63)

Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$64

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American History and Archives! Excellent!
New York City
250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
Deanna_B, Sep 2026
American History and Archives! Excellent!
Katherine was excellent and fun and accommodating! Very knowledgeable and passionate! Awesome experience!
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Great and interesting tour
New York City
Small-Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour
Sightseer20345822917, Sep 2026
Great and interesting tour
Great guide with a lot of knowledge
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Great tour and tour guide
New York City
Small-Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour
Y44GKzoer, Sep 2026
Great tour and tour guide
William was great and super informed
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Amazing. I love history...
New York City
The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour
christine_p, Sep 2026
Amazing. I love history...
Amazing. I love history especially when there’s scandal involved. This tour was great and I learned so much while enjoying a beautiful evening walk in a wonderful city.
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Guided tour of capitol & Library of Congress.
New York City
Small Guided Tour Inside the Capitol and Library of Congress
virginiahX6684PX, Sep 2026
Guided tour of capitol & Library of Congress.
Our tour was well worth the money. Our guide, Isaiah, was very knowledgeable of the information shared with us on the tour. We had a bonus tour of the Supreme Court since they weren’t in session. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Great tour that hit the...
New York City
250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
Steve_M, Sep 2026
Great tour that hit the...
Great tour that hit the highlights at each venue. If you don't have a lot of time to spend visiting the museums, this is the tour for you! Tour guide, Katherine, was great, knowledgeable and full of information!
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DC evening tour you won’t forget!
New York City
DC Monuments Tour with 10+ Sites & Washington Monument Ticket
Mitchman67, Sep 2026
DC evening tour you won’t forget!
Totally fantastic experience. James our guide had such a knowledge of each site we visited. He added so much to just seeing the sights! Driver Kris was also amazing and went out of his way a few times to give us some extra views and sights. Well worth going with these guys as both are experienced at what they do and have such a wealth of facts and information and very willing to answer any questions! Definitely a great and fair price for our 3 hour tour
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Very tour bus EVER with an incredible team!
New York City
DC Monuments Tour with 10+ Sites & Washington Monument Ticket
barbararI2687PZ, Sep 2026
Very tour bus EVER with an incredible team!
Kris was a very kind and conscientious driver. He made sure we had time to capture pictures of key sites and went above and beyond to sow us things that may not have been a part of the “ regular” sites. We went on 9/11 and we appreciated his efforts to show us the pentagon and the flag that marked the scar from the terror attack. James was wildly knowledgeable and funny. He was open to questions and generally always knew the history behind the answers HIGHLY recommend
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Guide was great!
New York City
The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour
paigee928, Sep 2026
Guide was great!
In life, sometimes you end up on a tour with very drunk people who interrupt a lot, and it's really frustrating. However, Trevor, our guide, was awesome and handled it admirably! He was super knowledgeable and kind, and a great storyteller. Really enjoyed despite the unavoidable circumstances.
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Great tour! I highly recommend!
New York City
The “Madams of DC” Guided Walking Tour
kathleenfL7495JU, Sep 2026
Great tour! I highly recommend!
Such a fun tour! The tour guide is amazing. You can tell she loves DC! I have lived here since 1976, and she told me so many things I did not know. I can't wait to take more of her tours.
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Intriguing, Informative
New York City
The “Madams of DC” Guided Walking Tour
454walik, Sep 2026
Intriguing, Informative
I can’t believe I’ve been living in DC for 40 years and never knew anything about what I learned on this tour!
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Really insightful tour
New York City
Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite
David_P, Aug 2026
Really insightful tour
James our guide is a wonderful scholar and amazing expert on Arlington. Alot of walking. But worth it.
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Exception tour of the archives
New York City
National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour
935johnnies, Aug 2026
Exception tour of the archives
Annemarie Johnson provided us an exceptional tour of the national archives. Knowledgeable, approachable. I’m very thorough responding to our questions. A real pleasure.
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Enjoyed learning about...
New York City
Embassy Row: Architecture, Mansions & International Intrigue
Ginala2oc, Aug 2026
Enjoyed learning about...
Enjoyed learning about the buildings and the area. Vicky was great—personable and knowledgeable. She had some great stories that added context to what we would have otherwise walked by.
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Highly recommend
New York City
Customized Private Bike Tour of DC
marklW7919GI, Aug 2026
Highly recommend
Jeff was a great tour guide with lots of historical and recent knowledge of the city, monuments, and recent events that made the experience very engaging. He did a great job of keeping our kids (15 and 12) entertained. Very happy to have booked this tour and highly recommend.
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Enjoyed Embassy Row
New York City
Embassy Row: Architecture, Mansions & International Intrigue
Fearless50170711379, Aug 2026
Enjoyed Embassy Row
Becca was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed her information and history and details about the homes and their owners.
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