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The 15 Washington DC Tours That Pay for Themselves

32 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $21

DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option - Price, Time, and What Makes This $69 Ticket Feel Worth It
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DC Memorials Night Tour: Glass-Roof Convertible Upgrade Option

National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets - Coach comfort and the “short walks, big payoff” pace
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National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley - Union Station versus Washington Welcome Center, pick the one you can reach fast
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops - Price and what $49 buys you (and what to double-check)
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

4.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus with 18 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,848 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Hop-on hop-off Big Bus in Washington DC with 18 stops, audio commentary, and add-on Arlington and sunset options, starting at any stop.

“It was horrible. The bus never showed and they refused to refund me $108. Due to DC being closed and the bus charging me after not showing up, it was the worse trip ever for my 7 year old granddaughter first trip to DC. We even had to cross the street due to the area becoming unsafe around 7pm. Who can afford to give away money and not getting anything in return. Per their policy you have a 24hr cancellation time, however I booked the trip approximately 4hrs before the scheduled appointed time to meet with the bus. Other buses came and was available for their clients. So unfair for…”

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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour - Transit options and comfort: air-conditioned coach vs glass-top upgrade
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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

5.Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,360 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

See Washington DC highlights in one guided day with a seasonal Potomac cruise, expert narration, and optional glass-top bus for clear views.

“Omg what a beautiful experience and fun! Thanks to Joey and Kareem! First time in Washington DC and it’s a great experience to see everything.”

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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart - Getting oriented on Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue
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DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

6.DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,841 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

DC Monuments and Capitol Hill in an open-air electric cart, with guide stories and photo stops at major landmarks in about 2 hours.

“Be prepared for the weather as the car is open. There is a lot to see and not a lot of time at each place, but it will give you a good idea of what you might want to go back in. See you later.”

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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart - First Stop: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Then the Capitol Dome
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Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

7.Washington DC Moonlight Tour by Electric Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74

A nighttime National Mall tour by open-air electric cart, with guided stops at major monuments, strong photo moments, and helpful history.

“Our tour guide was quite knowledgeable, a native of Washington DC, so lots of fun facts shared about the area. Just a beautiful way to see the monuments! Highly recommend this experience!”

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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops - Price and What It Really Costs You, Not Just Money
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards - From Arlington’s Civil War sections to the USS Maine Mast Memorial
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry - The coach loop: White House, memorials, and insider stories
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VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

10.VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,491 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

VIP tour of Washington DC with reserved U.S. Capitol entry, coach-led landmark loop, Potomac cruise or Pentagon view, and National Archives Public Vaults.

“It was a great day. We saw quite a few monuments & took in a lot of history. There was quite a bit of walking & stairs to most of the monuments, but we were not rushed going through it. Brittany & our driver (sorry I forgot his name) did a great job today! Thank you!”

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The rhythm of the tour: bus windows, then short walks
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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops - Price and Value: What $49 Buys in Real DC Time
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DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops

12.DC: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 17 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,982 reviews · from $49

Big Bus hop-on hop-off in Washington DC with open-top views, audio commentary, major memorials, and easy planning via real-time app tracking.

“We had such a good time, and we felt this was such a great way to see the city. Once we figured out what the Big Bus signs looked like, we didn't have any problem with the busses. We were provided with ear buds, which was great since I was having trouble getting my wireless once to connect. We had a 3-day option with the boat tour, and I might now have done that again.”

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Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour - Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Women’s Memorial: the ride moves fast, but the meaning lands
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Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

13.Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,924 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Glide past DC icons on a guided Segway tour: White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam memorials, WWII and Washington Monument. Training included.

“Great overview of the city. It gave us perspective, great for first time visitor! You really don't get "into" the monuments; it's more drive by. So we walked back to them for that, but had a sense of where everything was. I felt comfortable on the Segway after about 2-3 minutes! And felt safe as the tour guides helped with traffic blocking at street crossings. Definitely a highlight of our city visit.”

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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress - Stop 1: Capitol Hill grounds, neoclassical views, and orientation
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Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

14.Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,869 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

Small-group Capitol Hill tour with reserved U.S. Capitol entry plus Library of Congress or Supreme Court access, $67.15, 2 to 3 hours.

“I am not sure why we paid for this tour. We waited in line to get into the Capitol for over an hour and then we had a Capitol tour guide so Viator did nothing. Any one could go on this tour without paying. Part of our tour was to include the Library of Congress but it was closed and we still paid full price.”

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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour - The trolley ride setup: stadium seating and photo-friendly views
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Washington DC: Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

15.Monuments by Moonlight Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,529 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

DC at night, from a comfy trolley with great stories, plus short walking stops for MLK, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korea, starting at $48.

“Wonderful experience!! This is a fantastic tour for all ages. You can choose to do as much or as little walking as you like. I'm originally from the DC area and was back visiting. We truly enjoyed seeing D.C.’s monuments beautifully lit up at night — from Lincoln to MLK to Iwo Jima 🇺🇸. Ramin was a fantastic driver and tour guide. He was funny and full of interesting info. He pointed out all the landmarks, as well as the bathrooms and the ice cream truck. I’d definitely recommend it!”

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