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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

“Derrick was an exceptionally knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly tour guide. We highly recommend this tour when visiting this very large, memorable cemetery for the first time.”

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2.DC: Hop-On Hop-Off with 17 Stops plus Arlington Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour plus Arlington Cemetery walk. See iconic landmarks, memorials, and more at your pace.

★ 4.1

“Great taped commentary, a little more stressing of the specific direction to eye-focus when approaching a spot may be needed! For us the tourists on the bus is sometimes challenging, i personally missed MLK monument in the National Mall, no big problem, we visited it…”

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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 tour was amazing! So many cool facts and stories about Georgetown and history in general. Wayne really seemed to love his job and made it all the more special and enjoyable!”

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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

“We took a group of 8th graders on the tour and they all really enjoyed it. They learned some history while hearing the ghost stories. It was great!”

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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

“This tour was the perfect length and had a ton of information. Our tour guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable!”

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7.DC: Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Reserved Entry Tickets

Discover Washington DC’s highlights with a guided Capitol Hill tour, including the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court, all with reserved entry.

★ 4.7

“James was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour entertaining as well as informative. I highly recommend him and this tour.”

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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

“Sarah was very knowledgeable and had great stories to tell. As fun as these tours seem based on the descriptions, they’re made by the guides. And we had a good one for ours. Also, we made a bonus stop at the Jefferson Memorial, which was…”

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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

“A great walk around this area, rich in history, with our knowledgeable guide! The half smoke at Ben’s, the Ethiopian food, the Cuban pastries and ice cream were all fantastic! Do not eat before, plenty of food!”

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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

“Lots of walking but provides a great overview of the Mall. Our guide, Brooke was fantastic. Genuine, informative and went at a great pace.”

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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

“Didn’t know what to expect, she was a great story teller with as much details as she could remember and side stories, enjoyed the walk and the history behind it a lot. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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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