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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

“Meg was great. She had a vast knowledge of the topic and engaging with the group discussions. Answered all questions thoroughly and was happy to provide advice/recommendations for other activities to do to enhance our experience in DC.”

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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

“I loved this walking tour! The neighborhood is amazing and our guide Trevor was awesome, funny, and knowledgeable. The highlight was where we ended the tour at the Exorcist staircase.”

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4.DC Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC's haunted sites on a 1-hour ghost tour featuring eerie stories, historic landmarks, and lively guides, all for just $20.25.

★ 4.0

“My husband & son had an AMAZING time on this ghost tour! They came back to the hotel with tons of information and historical stories; they were thoroughly entertained!”

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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

“One of the best tours I have gone on. Our guide, Nick, was knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous. Such a great way to learn about DC’s history and see the sights at night with way less people around.”

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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

“The black history of the region was very interesting. It was a vibrant community with the blacks helping blacks. Then the riots happened and ruined a good community. We felt like it wasn’t a good value because the food did not justify the high cost.…”

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11.The Night of Lincoln’s Assassination Walking Tour

Explore Lincoln's final night in Washington DC on this 2-hour guided walking tour, visiting key sites and uncovering stories behind history’s most famous assassination.

★ 5.0

“Do not miss out on this tour! It was so great. My daughter said it was the most surprising thing we did. Such great information and Cecilia was a wonderful guide.”

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12.Capitol Hill Walking Tour with US Capitol and Library of Congress

Discover Washington DC’s highlights with this guided Capitol Hill tour, including inside access to the Capitol, Library of Congress, and more.

“Can’t say enough about Tyrone. He was upbeat, knowledgeable and good at keeping the group together. Best of all we arrived just as tour was starting due to an Uber driver with navigational problems and were dropped at wrong spot. Before I could call your…”

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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

“Worth it! Our tour guide, Becca, was great! She was energetic, good at timing everything, and knew a TON about DC. She seemed to really enjoy being a guide. The tour itself is a lot of walking, but there is so much packed into the…”

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14.Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Walking Tour

Discover Georgetown’s best eateries and hidden stories on this 3-hour guided walking tour, perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 4.5

“Overall a good experience but not worth the cost. Most food/walking tours are half the cost of this one. Maybe my expectations were wrong, but I was expecting more Georgetown history, higher end dining options, and a smaller group. Lori was wonderful and made the…”

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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

“Our guide Shelby did an excellent job! She arrived at the starting location early and even waited for a little bit for some guests that never did show up. The story telling was amusing and interesting. I was concerned about it being at night but…”

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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