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No Wait Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Entry Tickets with Guidebook

This is a direct admission ticket emailed to you for the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, one of Washington's newest and most fascinating attractions. No need to …More

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No Wait Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Entry Tickets with Guidebook

This is a direct admission ticket emailed to you for the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, one of Washington's newest and most fascinating attractions. No need to...

1 hour
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$25
DC’s Ultimate National Mall Tour: DC By Moonlight

Explore the National Mall under the enchanting moonlight, where iconic landmarks come to life. With guided visits to the Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, and Martin …More

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DC’s Ultimate National Mall Tour: DC By Moonlight

Explore the National Mall under the enchanting moonlight, where iconic landmarks come to life. With guided visits to the Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, and Martin...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$54
Skip the Line National Archives and Capitol Hill Tour

Visit the National Archives and Capitol Hill without the long lines. This tour grants you skip-the-line access to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill …More

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Skip the Line National Archives and Capitol Hill Tour

Visit the National Archives and Capitol Hill without the long lines. This tour grants you skip-the-line access to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$99
Washington Monument Skip the Line Ticket and Guidebook

*Ascend to the top of the Washington Monument for panoramic views *Enjoy a timed entry ticket for a hassle-free visit to the monument *Use a …More

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Washington Monument Skip the Line Ticket and Guidebook

*Ascend to the top of the Washington Monument for panoramic views *Enjoy a timed entry ticket for a hassle-free visit to the monument *Use a...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$24
Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour

Step into the past and see Washington, D.C. in a whole new way. Meet your guide near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey …More

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Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour

Step into the past and see Washington, D.C. in a whole new way. Meet your guide near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35
Washington DC Narrated City Tour

This is a three hour mid-morning tour of Washington DC. Stops include popular sites such as the Capitol Building, the White House, World War ll …More

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Washington DC Narrated City Tour

This is a three hour mid-morning tour of Washington DC. Stops include popular sites such as the Capitol Building, the White House, World War ll...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Washington DC 3-Hour Express Sightseeing Monuments Tour

If you only have a short time in Washington DC, then this 3-hour sightseeing tour is for you. Traveling by van or minibus, see all …More

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Washington DC 3-Hour Express Sightseeing Monuments Tour

If you only have a short time in Washington DC, then this 3-hour sightseeing tour is for you. Traveling by van or minibus, see all...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
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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$99
Private, Exclusive DC City Tour

Visiting Washington DC landmarks and monuments can be daunting if you aren't familiar with the city. This private tour by van or bus (vehicle depends …More

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Private, Exclusive DC City Tour

Visiting Washington DC landmarks and monuments can be daunting if you aren't familiar with the city. This private tour by van or bus (vehicle depends...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$496
2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide during 2H. This guided experience provides historical and human perspectives of US nation’s …More

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2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide during 2H. This guided experience provides historical and human perspectives of US nation’s...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$75
Residences of the Presidentses: Lafayette Square and Foggy Bottom

Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up. DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that …More

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Residences of the Presidentses: Lafayette Square and Foggy Bottom

Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up. DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$28
Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Tour of DC

This Full-Day Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Sightseeing of Washington DC is your premier combo experience to see all the monuments, museums and …More

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Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Tour of DC

This Full-Day Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Sightseeing of Washington DC is your premier combo experience to see all the monuments, museums and...

8 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
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$158
Sunset Cruise (Private) aboard Geronimo in DC - Reflections DC

Experience DC in a truly personalized boat cruise, and see the city painted in the colors of the sunset and the skyline lit up in …More

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Sunset Cruise (Private) aboard Geronimo in DC - Reflections DC

Experience DC in a truly personalized boat cruise, and see the city painted in the colors of the sunset and the skyline lit up in...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$2,500
DC Monuments by Moonlight: Small Group Walking Tour

Don't think a tour should be a huge list of dates? Me neither! On this Evening interactive walking tour we will explore some of DC’s …More

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DC Monuments by Moonlight: Small Group Walking Tour

Don't think a tour should be a huge list of dates? Me neither! On this Evening interactive walking tour we will explore some of DC’s...

120 to 150 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$77
Washington D.C. Lincoln Assassination History Walking Tour

This walking tour reveals what happened on the night that changed the history of a nation forever. Journey back in time to learn about the …More

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Washington D.C. Lincoln Assassination History Walking Tour

This walking tour reveals what happened on the night that changed the history of a nation forever. Journey back in time to learn about the...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$52
4 Hours Private Tour in Washington DC

Experience the grandeur and history of Washington DC with our exclusive 4-hour private luxury tour. Tailored for those who appreciate the finer things in life, …More

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4 Hours Private Tour in Washington DC

Experience the grandeur and history of Washington DC with our exclusive 4-hour private luxury tour. Tailored for those who appreciate the finer things in life,...

1 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$445
2 hours Mini Tour of Washington DC

This condensed tour is designed for those who are short on time and would like to have an overview of the essential DC. It is …More

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2 hours Mini Tour of Washington DC

This condensed tour is designed for those who are short on time and would like to have an overview of the essential DC. It is...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$49
Family Friendly National Archives SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS

Explore History at the National Archives – A Family-Friendly Adventure SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS TOUR. Dive into America’s fascinating history on this 2 - 2.5 …More

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Family Friendly National Archives SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS

Explore History at the National Archives – A Family-Friendly Adventure SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS TOUR. Dive into America’s fascinating history on this 2 - 2.5...

120 to 150 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$72
Washington Private Pride Ride: LGBTQIA+ History by Electric Cart

Hop on an all-electric vehicle and cruise through the National Mall to explore DC’s LGBTQIA+ history. From pivotal protests to Pride celebrations, drive past iconic …More

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Washington Private Pride Ride: LGBTQIA+ History by Electric Cart

Hop on an all-electric vehicle and cruise through the National Mall to explore DC’s LGBTQIA+ history. From pivotal protests to Pride celebrations, drive past iconic...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$68
US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, & Folger Library

Step inside the epicenter of American democracy with an exclusive, semi-private walking tour of Capitol Hill. While Washington D.C.’s most iconic landmarks are public, navigating …More

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US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, & Folger Library

Step inside the epicenter of American democracy with an exclusive, semi-private walking tour of Capitol Hill. While Washington D.C.’s most iconic landmarks are public, navigating...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149

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Foundation of History
New York City
No Wait Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Entry Tickets with Guidebook
chuckh663, Sep 2026
Foundation of History
our family enjoyed the newly opened Lincoln Memorial undercroft. it is new and they are adding new stuff, but it is definitely worth a visit. it only takes 1-2 hours and is very comfortable experience.
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Capital plus extras
New York City
US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, & Folger Library
johngK5644BG, Sep 2026
Capital plus extras
We opted for the 4 buildings tour, Liam provided an excellent informative tour of the Capital, Supreme Court, Library of Congress and Fogler Library. We learnt so much, thank you Liam
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Perfect Morning Tour
New York City
Family Friendly National Archives SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS
Gaberox19, Sep 2026
Perfect Morning Tour
Kate was a perfect guide. She's very knowledgeable and articulate. She's also friendly and relaxed. She welcomed our questions and gave substantive answers. She pointed out many smaller details that we would have missed if we were there on our own. Going in through the VIP entrance gave us easy and early access to the key document exhibits (we started at 10am).
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Lincoln undercroft!
New York City
No Wait Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Entry Tickets with Guidebook
Cheryl_T, Sep 2026
Lincoln undercroft!
The Lincoln undercroft was interesting how they built it but the statue was the highlight. You can take your time to learn the history.
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The park service should only sell to individuals
New York City
Washington Monument Skip the Line Ticket and Guidebook
Rob_K, Sep 2026
The park service should only sell to individuals
I wonder why it's so difficult to get the free entry time. And Cool Washington DC can get plenty to sell for $24 each
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Exceptional tour!
New York City
DC’s Ultimate National Mall Tour: DC By Moonlight
philandannes, Aug 2026
Exceptional tour!
Our family enjoyed this tour so much! Alex is an exceptional guide- engaging, full of fascinating information, expressive, and great with all ages (we had adults, middle school boys, and a teenage girl in our group). You can tell he loves doing this, and I would’ve thought he’d been giving this tour for a long time based on his comfort with all aspects. I got the impression that no two tours are just alike; Alex adjusted conversations and the pace to our family’s interests. He’s also excellent with communication in setting everything up, and making suggestions for other sites to see while we’re in town. The tour was reasonably priced, definitely worth the cost. It is quite a bit of walking, so I think 2 hours was a good amount of time. We’re all so glad we chose this tour and we’d highly recommend it!
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Our driver was very...
New York City
4 Hours Private Tour in Washington DC
Barbara_K, Aug 2026
Our driver was very...
Our driver was very knowledgeable about where things were. He offered suggestions of things we would want to see. This was our first time in DC and we feel like we were able to get a real feel of the area.
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Loved it!
New York City
Skip the Line National Archives and Capitol Hill Tour
Dina_M, Aug 2026
Loved it!
Fabulous! Definitely the best way to see the National Archives. You don’t just ‘skip the line’ you get a few private minutes to see the National Archives without a crowd! Alex was also a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. Highly recommend! I am hoping to take another of his tours very soon.
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A Fun, Family-Friendly Tour of the National Archives with Annemarie
New York City
Family Friendly National Archives SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS
allisonb205, Aug 2026
A Fun, Family-Friendly Tour of the National Archives with Annemarie
Our child-friendly private tour of the National Archives Museum with Annemarie was super fun! 🤩Annemarie has the perfect energy for this kind of tour. She is personable, engaging, and a wonderful storyteller. She effortlessly answered questions from our 6-year-old, our 12-year-old, and the adults—making the experience interesting and accessible for everyone.We walked away having learned so much—not only about the documents themselves, but also about the motivations and inspirations of the Founding Fathers. Annemarie even brought the practical history of the archives to life, explaining everything from the materials used and how the documents were written and printed to how they are now protected and reproduced.I would absolutely recommend Annemarie to anyone interested in touring the National Archives, especially families with children!
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Go outside of the box
New York City
Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour
Missy_M, Aug 2026
Go outside of the box
This was nice, fun, casual tour where you got to learn a little about some lesser known history of DC. The guide made it really fun experience!
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No wait
New York City
Washington Monument Skip the Line Ticket and Guidebook
Kim_B, Aug 2026
No wait
So worth the money to not stand in line. View from the top is amazing! Only way to get a good view of the White House.
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We toured the national archives, national gallery of art and us capitol,
New York City
Skip the Line National Archives and Capitol Hill Tour
blaket820, Aug 2026
We toured the national archives, national gallery of art and us capitol,
We had a great time, he was very accommodating and learned a lot about the tour in a fun and personalized way. Definitely recommend.
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Great tour!
New York City
DC’s Ultimate National Mall Tour: DC By Moonlight
averym175, Jul 2026
Great tour!
Amazing tour! Very informational and our guide was so friendly and smart!
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Great tour of Mount Vernon
New York City
Mount Vernon Historical Walking Tour with Transportation from DC
T8878CItracyc, Jul 2026
Great tour of Mount Vernon
This was easy to book and then download digital ticket. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable about the area and the history of it. He made the drive entertaining and informative. Highly recommend it.
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Excellent
New York City
2 hours Mini Tour of Washington DC
Jackie_S, Jul 2026
Excellent
Great tour enjoyable. learned a lot, guide very knowledge. i would recommend for everyone. great value
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Very convenient service
New York City
4 Hours Private Tour in Washington DC
Karen_Z, Jun 2026
Very convenient service
If you want to see the most sights without a lot of hassle this is the way to go. You get dropped off in Walking distance to each attraction. We traveled at 6 o’clock and got to see every attraction without a lot of traffic.
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