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Small Group Washington DC City Landmarks, Monuments Half Day Tour

Experience Washington D.C.’s most iconic landmarks in a focused and efficient half-day morning tour led by a professional guide. Explore the heart of the nation’s …More

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Small Group Washington DC City Landmarks, Monuments Half Day Tour

Experience Washington D.C.’s most iconic landmarks in a focused and efficient half-day morning tour led by a professional guide. Explore the heart of the nation’s...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$45
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
DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour

See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours simply can’t. This small-group experience (12 people maximum) is designed for travelers who want captivating stories, more …More

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DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour

See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours simply can’t. This small-group experience (12 people maximum) is designed for travelers who want captivating stories, more...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$69
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
DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour

Discover the best of Washington, D.C. on a guided sightseeing tour by Open-Air Cruiser, a comfortable and exciting way to experience the capital while spending …More

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DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour

Discover the best of Washington, D.C. on a guided sightseeing tour by Open-Air Cruiser, a comfortable and exciting way to experience the capital while spending...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$40
Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre, Petersen House

On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and vanished into the Washington night, launching one of …More

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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre, Petersen House

On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and vanished into the Washington night, launching one of...

120 to 150 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$59
DC Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour

Two of Washington’s most iconic museums take up residence in the historical Old Patent Office Building, where history and art collide. Visit the National Portrait …More

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DC Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour

Two of Washington’s most iconic museums take up residence in the historical Old Patent Office Building, where history and art collide. Visit the National Portrait...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$72
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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$131
DC Highlight Day Tour

* We specialize on unique small group tours. *Comprehensive Four Hours Tour of Washington DC which covers all the memorials & historical sites. * National …More

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DC Highlight Day Tour

* We specialize on unique small group tours. *Comprehensive Four Hours Tour of Washington DC which covers all the memorials & historical sites. * National...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$65
National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum Tour: 8ppl Max

Visit the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum on a 2.5 hour small group (8 Guest Maximum) guided tour. Discover the best of …More

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National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum Tour: 8ppl Max

Visit the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum on a 2.5 hour small group (8 Guest Maximum) guided tour. Discover the best of...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$72
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
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
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
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
DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals

On this adults-only walking tour, discover how a neighborhood once nicknamed Murder Bay transformed into the nerve center of American power. From 19th-century brothels to …More

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DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals

On this adults-only walking tour, discover how a neighborhood once nicknamed Murder Bay transformed into the nerve center of American power. From 19th-century brothels to...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39
Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour with Hotel Drop Off

See Washington D.C.’s most memorable sites with knowledgeable and passionate local guides on this 3-hour evening tour. As night falls, experience the city’s most iconic …More

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Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour with Hotel Drop Off

See Washington D.C.’s most memorable sites with knowledgeable and passionate local guides on this 3-hour evening tour. As night falls, experience the city’s most iconic...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$68
Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max

This 5.5 hour small group (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most iconic museums in Washington DC. The …More

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Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max

This 5.5 hour small group (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most iconic museums in Washington DC. The...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$131
DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Exclusive Tour

Discover the United States’ turbulent history through works preserved in the National Archives before exploring the faces behind the history. This Exclusive, 5 to 5.5-hour …More

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DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Exclusive Tour

Discover the United States’ turbulent history through works preserved in the National Archives before exploring the faces behind the history. This Exclusive, 5 to 5.5-hour...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$175
Smithsonian Natural History + American History - Exclusive Tour

This 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most iconic museums in Washington DC. The most famous items of …More

4.9 (24)

Smithsonian Natural History + American History - Exclusive Tour

This 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most iconic museums in Washington DC. The most famous items of...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (24)
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$131
National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience two essential museums in Washington DC. The best way …More

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National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience two essential museums in Washington DC. The best way...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (36)
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$175

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Informative and fun!
New York City
Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford’s Theatre, Petersen House
evaoS2732ZK, Sep 2026
Informative and fun!
Derek was a great guide, the tour was informative and a lot of fun. Would recommend !
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Great time!
New York City
Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford’s Theatre, Petersen House
Z3053ZUmp, Sep 2026
Great time!
Great job ! Derek! Informative , entertaining, enjoyed.
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Greatest day!!!
New York City
DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour
Kimberly_R, Sep 2026
Greatest day!!!
Dustin was wonderful. In fact he went out of his way to make sure we didn’t miss our tour. Traffic was terrible and the parking was a mess. We were running a few behind but he waited on us. He is very knowledgeable about Washington DC. We learned so much. Thanks Dustin! You rock!!!
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Christopher is an excellent tour guide. Very accommodating, knowledgeable, accommodating and perceptive. Thank you!
New York City
Private Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests
557virginial, Sep 2026
Christopher is an excellent tour guide. Very accommodating, knowledgeable, accommodating and perceptive. Thank you!
Exactly the kind of tour we wanted and needed!
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Guided tour
New York City
DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour
Nicolette_W, Sep 2026
Guided tour
It was great the guide was knowledgable about the history of DC, the monuments etc. I would definitely recommend this tour. I can’t remember his name but his last name is Grant if that helps
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Washington half day trip
New York City
Small Group Washington DC City Landmarks, Monuments Half Day Tour
K9055SRcarmelm, Sep 2026
Washington half day trip
Jaryd was fantastic, knowledgeable, and experienced. 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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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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Our guide was very...
New York City
DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour
Gabriela_L, Sep 2026
Our guide was very...
Our guide was very knowledgeable! Thoroughly enjoyed our tour seeing some of DC’s most popular spots.
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Great small group tour!
New York City
Small Group Washington DC City Landmarks, Monuments Half Day Tour
twofelders, Sep 2026
Great small group tour!
Just our group of 5 was on the tour and the tour was excellent. Our tour guide was Jared and he shared a wealth of information. He allowed us to customize the tour to the sites and times we wanted since it was our group only and he even picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel! The vehicle was a deluxe van. We would definitely recommend him and the small group tour!
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Very good
New York City
DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery – Exclusive Tour
Wander17952630295, Sep 2026
Very good
Rebecca was great. She had great knowledge that she shared through very engaging stories. She has good energy and made the day interesting.
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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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Very good experience
New York City
DC National Archives + National Portrait Gallery – Exclusive Tour
jadas828, Sep 2026
Very good experience
Annemarie did a great job. Outstanding job communicating and making sure we knew the meeting location. We appreciate the service.
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Fantastic Tour
New York City
DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals
Y8780EWjackiem, Sep 2026
Fantastic Tour
Alex was extremely personable and knowledgeable. The tour covered many different eras of DC history and it was a beautiful walk as well
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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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