Iconic Capitol Hill Architectural Walking Tour
Explore the political core of Washington DC! This tour takes visitors through the heart of Federal power in Washington DC, looking at the history of our Nation’s Capital through the lens of architecture and urban planning. From the original L'Enfant city plan to the tumultuous construction of the Capitol and Grounds, the rise of the magnificent Beaux-Arts Library of Congress and imposing Supreme Court, and into the present day. Prolific designers like Thomas Jefferson, Robert Mills, Frederick Law Olmstead, and Daniel Burnham will feature prominently. Controversy, chaos, and red tape abound! A tour not to be missed by architecture and history enthusiasts.
US Capitol & Supreme Court Express Guided Tour with Entry
Experience the thrill of Capitol Hill like an insider! Enjoy a conversational, engaging experience—no megaphones or boring lectures here.
Your adventure begins at the awe-inspiring Supreme Court. Discover the inner workings of the highest tribunal in the land through highly entertaining storytelling. Instead of a boring lecture, your guide will bring the highest court in the land to life through gripping, entertaining stories of legendary justices, fierce rivalries, and the landmark cases that changed America! Explore the majestic Marble Palace and feel the energy of the room where history is made.
Afterward, your guide will lead you through the hidden treasures of the Capitol Museum. To top it all off, we’ve handled the hard part: you’ll receive guaranteed, pre-reserved passes for the official U.S. Capitol tour. Bypass the planning headache and walk straight into the breathtaking Rotunda and historic Crypt!
Washington DC Legend's Cart Evening Tour
See many of Washington, DC's most popular sites on this guided sightseeing cart shuttle tour. Discover the major points of interest and attractions in DC during the bustling daytime hours. Visit the Potomac River waterfront, the National Mall, and the magnificent monuments and memorials throughout the city. See the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many more. DC hotel pickup and drop-off included from the Hamilton Hotel. Drop-off at the White House or the Hamilton Hotel.
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites to pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard Ceremony. We don't just show you the sites on our walking tour; we tell you the stories.
-Presidents Kennedy & Taft Memorials - the only two presidents buried here.
-Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard - learn what it takes to be a sentinel & witness the tradition of guarding the tomb.
-Arlington House - visit the Slave Quarters & Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery.
-Military Women's Memorial - learn how women have contributed to the American military.
Hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones.
At the end, we provide a free self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery.
National Archives VIP Skip-The-Line Small Group Guided Tour
Don't waste your D.C. vacation waiting in the massive lines outside the National Archives! Book this VIP Skip-the-Line tour and gain priority access to the most important documents in American history.
With an ultra-small group size capped at just 6 guests, you'll avoid the crowded, impersonal bus tours and enjoy a premium, conversational experience with an expert historian.
Once inside, you'll bypass the crowds and head directly to the Rotunda. Stand face-to-face with the original Charters of Freedom: the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Your guide will bring these documents to life, sharing the incredible secrets of how they were drafted, hidden during wartime, and preserved in this highly secure vault. You'll also get to view a rare 1297 copy of the Magna Carta!
Highlights:
VIP Priority Access: Skip the hours-long general admission lines.
Max 6 Guests: An intimate, personalized experience.
See the Charters of Freedom up close
Moonlight Tour of Washington DC
* Fully climate controlled brand new 2017 Sprinter/Van used in this tour.
* Comprehensive Three Hours Moonlight Tour of Washington DC which covers all the memorials & historical sites.
* National Archives, U.S Capitol Building, Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, WWII, Jefferson, FDR, MLK & Lincoln Memorials.
* Personlized small group, maximum 14 passengers only in a tour.
* Plenty of time to take photo and discover the memorials & sites.
Discounted DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Snacks, LED Bracelets
Join our **Magic LED Monuments Tour**, where we take you to nearly 10 iconic stops that showcase the best of Washington DC under the enchanting glow of the monuments and the moon. This tour highlights the city's most famous landmarks, giving you a unique and unforgettable view of the capital at night.
What sets **DC Nation Tours** apart as the number one tour company in Washington DC? We utilize **earpieces** for crystal-clear communication, ensuring you don’t miss a thing—even in busy areas. Our fun and unique **LED bracelets** keep the group connected and easy to spot in crowds, DC is glowing with all participants, adding a visual element that makes the tour even more memorable. We offer **luxurious transportation** and pamper our guests with **free light snacks and unlimited bottled water**, so you stay comfortable throughout the tour. Plus, our tours are led exclusively by **certified licensed guides** who bring history to life with fascinating facts and stories. Smile With US!
Leesburg Premium Outlets Shopping Tour
When the travel itinerary includes amazing shopping outings, Leesburg Premium Outlets is a must-see destination on the agenda.
We have designed the perfect experience.
Shopping at Virginia Premium Outlets is more convenient, they are exclusive shopping centers that do not have the problem of as much influx as those located within the city.
Minimum 2 passengers.
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 a one hour and half live guided sightseeing tour that that is fun and informative. It will give you the opportunity to explore two of the leading landmarks in the capital city: US capitol and White House. At each of those two stops you will get a chance to step off, walk around and take pictures. After that, you will be treated to a bus ride that will drive by the other top tourist sites and main attractions of the capital city such as Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean War Memorial and many more. You will enjoy a once in a lifetime experience that you will remember for a long time.
Washington D.C. Day to Night with Mount Vernon Small Group Tour
Experience Washington D.C. from Mount Vernon to the city’s iconic monuments glowing under the night sky. Begin with a guided visit to George Washington’s estate, where historic rooms and riverside views reveal the daily life of the nation’s founding figure. Back in D.C., explore landmarks such as the White House, Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. As evening falls, admire the capital’s most famous sites beautifully illuminated, offering a dramatic new perspective on democracy in action. This tour also includes a reserved self-guided ticket to the National Air and Space Museum for the following day, letting you continue your DC adventure at your own pace.
Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
See the best of the Smithsonian Museums on a 3-hour guided tour of the highlights of the American History, Natural History, and Air and Space Museums.
Includes Reserved Entry to the Air and Space Museum!
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex with 21 museums and miliions of objects! The Natural History, Air and Space, and American History Museums are 3 of the most popular, often referred to as the Big 3. Each of these museums can be overwhelming so we put together a highlights tour. Our expert guide will take you through each of the museums and showcase all of the "must see" items in each. Including: Lincoln's Top Hat, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Cursed Hope Diamond, iconic Dinosaur fossils, the Original Wright Flyer, and artifacts from the Apollo 11 lunar mission!
Note that there is walking between the museums for a total of roughly 1 mile.
DC Monuments by Night: Open-Top Bus Tour of Illuminated Landmarks
See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck of our convertible luxury coach.
This guided evening tour takes you past the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol, with panoramic open-top views of each illuminated landmark.
Your expert local guide shares the stories behind the monuments while you soak in the DC skyline under the stars. Weather turning? Our convertible roof closes for full climate-controlled comfort — so the tour goes on, rain or shine. Perfect for first-time visitors, photography lovers, and anyone who wants to experience why DC is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities after dark.
Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk
Washington D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most notable residents, local commerce, embassies, and of course, culinary gems. On this tour, you will eat your way through this well-known and prestigious neighborhood. You will learn about Georgetown's early iconic years as we stroll off-the-beaten path for a taste from various local eateries.
Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials
See Washington DC’s most iconic landmarks in comfort and style – in just half a day! Perfect for first-timers or short stays.
This popular half-day guided tour takes travelers to the heart of the capital, hitting all of the must-see hotspots from the White House to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
See all the highlights of the capital from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle with a fully guided Washington DC tour. Over the course of four hours, a knowledgeable guide will accompany you to the most iconic sights and attractions – starting with the beautiful domed roof of the U.S. Capitol Building and the creamy porcelain exterior of the White House.
+ See top sites: Capitol Building, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and more
+ Enjoy guided narration by expert local guides
+ Travel in climate-controlled buses with panoramic windows
+ Multiple photo stops with time to explore
Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour
Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with just you and your guide. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.
Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate at the end of the tour (unguided)
DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart
Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments by day tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the moonlit magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!
DC Daylight Tour™ Private Luxury Tour of Washington DC
See all the main sights in Washington DC with your private chauffeur aboard a late model SUV( Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon). Maximum passengers 6.
Please note that chauffeurs must stay with the vehicle at all times, but you can leave and explore the monuments on foot. Your chauffeur will wait nearby at the most convenient location.
DCAcar's semi-narrated tours, conducted by professional chauffeurs cover all the main monuments in Washington, D.C. You can customize your 3-hour tour by selecting stops that interest your group. At the start, ask your chauffeur about must-see landmarks.
Sample itinerary: (not in order)
- The White House
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial/Korean War Veterans Memorial/Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- National World War II Memorial
- Washington Monument
- United States Capitol
Since this is a private tour you have the ability to skip or add other locations. Keep in mind that the tour cost is for 3 hours only.
Washington, DC: Sunset & After-Dark Monuments Tour by E-Cart
Please Note: The 6:00 PM tour may not be fully dark depending on the season. The 8:30 PM tour offers a fully after-dark monuments experience.
6 PM = sunset / evening atmosphere (not fully dark depending on season)
8:30 PM = fully after-dark experience
Experience Washington DC at night on a guided vintage cart tour. Enjoy an open-air ride across the National Mall as the city’s famous monuments and memorials glow after dark. See the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and Washington Monument with local stories, history, and photo stops along the way. This small-group nighttime sightseeing tour is a comfortable and memorable way to see DC’s most iconic landmarks without long walks or crowded buses.
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be 3 attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.
-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth
-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booth
-National Theatre - potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.
-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where VP Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned.
-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play. Travelers may opt to visit on their own. Tickets from NPS required.
-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.
Washington DC Sightseeing Tour with Vintage Model-T Classic Cars
Experience the enchanting beauty of Washington, D.C.'s monuments and landmarks on a captivating day and night tour aboard an electric vintage luxury brand new car.
Witness the dramatic illumination of iconic landmarks with unobstructed views and excellent photo opportunities.
From the Jefferson Memorial to the White House, Capitol Hill, and a poignant array of war memorials, your guide will provide historical context to some of D.C.’s most renowned sites.
For the group tour, you will share a car of 7-seaters.
The 4-seaters are only for private tours.
We can also provide privet tour based on customers request in our cars of 4 seater and 7 seaters for max of 72 passengers in the same time.
Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)
A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets.
Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch.
Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic.
Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom.
Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.
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 the glamour of DC in the early 20th century and the international aura of today.
Experience a fascinating 2-hour walking tour of Embassy Row, guided by a professional tour guide who will immerse you in tales of international intrigue and Gilded Age splendor. Starting at the iconic Dupont Circle Fountain, you'll travel along Embassy Row, marveling at the opulent mansions and historic embassies that line Massachusetts Avenue. Along the way, you'll uncover stories of power, diplomacy, and scandal that have shaped the area. The tour continues to Sheridan Circle before winding through the serene streets of Kalorama to visit the historic Woodrow Wilson House, a preserved gem of the past. Concluding back at the Dupont Circle Metro, this tour offers a captivating blend of architecture.
DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Pick Up/Drop, Snacks, LED Bracelets
Magic LED Monuments Tour – Be the Light Through History!
*Luxury Motor-Coach: Travel in style and comfort with climate-controlled seating and panoramic windows for the best nighttime views. *Exclusive Pick-Up & Drop-Off: No need to worry about transportation—we’ll pick you up and drop you at your hotel or designated location, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to end. *Earpieces for Every Guest: Ensures clear communication, even in busy areas, provides real-time safety instructions, and enhances the immersive storytelling experience. *LED Bracelets – Safety & Fun Combined! Improves visibility for guests, helps families and groups stay together, and adds a vibrant, festive touch to your nighttime adventure. *Complimentary Snacks & Refreshments: Enjoy free treats and a bottle of water to stay refreshed during your journey. *Friendly-Use AI for Extra Insights! Alongside our certified Tourist guides, our AI assistant & Virtual Tour Companion enhance your experience even further!
Stretch Limo Private Day & Night Custom Tours of Washington DC
Looking for private tour of Washington DC? Explore Washington with Five Star Limo Service. This perfectly sanitized Stretch Limo is for up to 10 people. We provide pick up and drop off at any desired place in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Distinguish customer service, modified limos and reliability shape our Tour Quality. Capture yourself in front of most of the historical buildings in the shortest possible time. We always exceeds visitor's expectations.