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15 Best DC Walking Tours

The walking tours: Arlington, Georgetown and the monuments at conversation pace, with the stories that plaques compress into dates. Wear the comfortable shoes; the capital is bigger on foot.

1.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

Discover Arlington National Cemetery on a guided walking tour including the iconic Changing of the Guard, key memorials, and notable gravesites for a respectful and informative experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was a pleasure to experience and know more about the historic facts about the cemetery and Christina my tour guide was exceptionally helpful and know all about it, i do recommend her shes very lovely and knowledgeable about her works.”

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3.Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour

Explore Georgetown’s haunted past on this engaging night-time ghost tour, blending history, spooky stories, and iconic sights for a memorable evening.

★ 5.0

“This was an awesome tour! Beautiful walk with excellent spooky stories told by Ingeborg - she's an excellent story teller and very knowledgeable about DC history. As someone who's lived in DC for many years now, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you, Ingeborg!”

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5.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC's spooky side with this engaging 1.5-hour walking tour, exploring haunted landmarks and legends with expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“The tour included fun and interesting stories about the area and was a good way to see some of the buildings.”

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6.Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

Discover Georgetown’s historic streets, iconic homes, and vibrant university life on this 2-hour walking tour with expert guides. Great value and insider stories included.

★ 5.0

“Vicky was excellent on the Georgetown tour. I would highly recommend . She was engaging , knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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8.Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry

Discover Washington DC’s top museums with this guided tour, including reserved Air & Space Museum entry, highlighting key exhibits in a 3-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“It was informative, fun, and just a great time! I felt I was able to see all the highlights of the three museums and walk away with great pics and memories!”

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9.Washington DC: Night Under the Stars Bus & Walking Tour

Experience Washington DC at night with a 3-hour bus and walking tour, visiting iconic monuments illuminated under the stars, guided by experts.

★ 4.6

“The tour was great. We did this on our first night in DC and it was a great easy to see the major sights and get the lay of the land. Rochelle was a great tour guide, she did a great job of being informative…”

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10.DC’s Original Food & History Guided Walking Tour

Explore Washington DC's U Street neighborhood on this 3-hour guided food and history tour, sampling diverse dishes and uncovering cultural stories.

★ 5.0

“1. Great food. Half-smokes were my favorite. My wife leaned towards the pastelitos. 2. Excellent tour guide in Rasheed - he was highly knowledgeable and shared a ton of local history and personal experiences with us. 3. Very cool area to walk around and learn…”

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13.Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC’s top landmarks on this 2.5-hour small-group tour with skip-the-line access to the Washington Monument. Perfect for history lovers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“It's a great way to get a fuller/more knowledgeable experience of the mall of the monuments and appreciate it's importance.”

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15.Dark Nights in D.C. – Walking Tour

Explore Washington D.C.'s haunted past on this 1.5-hour night walking tour. Discover spooky stories, historic sites, and dark secrets with knowledgeable guides.

★ 5.0

“Went with two of my best friends, and we had a great time! We learned a ton, and got in a lot of great steps. Also shout out to Dolly Madison who is the GOAT.”

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More DC Walking Tours

4.5Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 4.6Washington DC: Walking Tour and African American Museum3 hours$80 5.0Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)3 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.5Arlington National Cemetery Guided Morning Walking Tour2 to 5 hours (approx.)$55.00 5.0DC’s Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$48.00 4.5Washington DC: Potomac Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour$71 4.8DC: Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour with Air and Space3 hours$79 5.0Arlington Cemetery & Changing of Guard Small Group Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$49.00 5.0Historic Georgetown Guided Architecture Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$48.00 5.0The “Madams of DC” Guided Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$30.00 4.5Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour$71.00 4.6DC: Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour with Ford’s Theatre2 hours$69 3.6Washington DC: Capitol Hill Walking Tour2 hours$64 4.5DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Arlington Walking Tour, and Night Tour2 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.5Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$34.68 5.0DC: Monuments & Memorials, National Mall Sunset Walking Tour2 hours$39 3.8Washington DC: Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour2 - 5 hours$65 4.2Arlington National Cemetery: Guided Walking Tour2 hours$75 4.1DC: Hop-on Hop-off, Arlington Walking Tour, and Night Tour$75 5.0Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 4.02-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0Historic Alleyways Guided Walking Tour of Washington DC1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$30.00 4.5Washington DC History of Slavery Walking Tour1 hour (approx.)$40.00