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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

“Scheduling the tour through the website was very easy. The company kept in communication with us so that we would know where to go and find our tour guide. The process was very easy, the tour guide was great, and we all really enjoyed the…”

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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

“We had the 3 day tickets, it's great for getting around the city, great information on the each landmark. Never had to wait long for a bus when using the app.”

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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

“Wayne was AMAZING!!!!! My sister and I had an awesome evening strolling through gorge town learning about all of the spooky stories. I will take the tour again with others because it was that good!! Wayne was so hospitable, funny and most importantly, super knowledgeable.…”

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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

“Had a lovely time learning about some of the ghosts and history of Lafayette square. Doug had good stories and was very engaged with our group’s particular interests.”

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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

“Chris was the best story teller! She really made the tour so great. 😄 we would recommend to anyone traveling to DC”

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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 outstanding and attentive to details of history as we walked through Georgetown. She even added an extra time to include some explanation about Georgetown University curiosities and facts to accommodate wishes of some students in the group willing to apply for the university.…”

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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

“Our guide Meg was fabulous!! Super friendly, very informative and knowledgeable and you could really sense her love of Washington, especially the Library of Congress. I did this tour solo but felt very comfortable with Meg and the group. Highly recommend!!”

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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

“This was an excellent tour. The museum has so many items to view, and I was glad that the tour leader picked out not only some of the best things to view, but also she told of the best places to view items and to…”

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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

“our guide and driver were absolutely amazing ! we have been to DC many times, but never did one of these. it was a great experience and glad we chose to do it. kept the kids entertained and we learned so much.”

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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

“My friend and I were lucky in that we were the only ones signed up for the tour so we received an excellent private tour. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. I left full from the food and great conversation.”

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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

“this tour was very interesting and Becca did a great job of presenting. she made you feel like you were actually witnessing the night. she really kept our attention and i’m so glad i booked this! highly recommend!”

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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

“Our tour was lead by a great guide. It was scheduled for a really hot day, and the tour company contacted us the day before to move it up an hour. Even with the adjusted time, the Washington Monument still closed an hour earlier than…”

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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

“We loved the history on this night tour. Will be looking into Dark Nights tour next time I’m looking for a travel activity”

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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