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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

“This was a somber experience and historically enlightening for the entire family. We were there in the morning in December so we bundled up. Did a lot of walking around the grounds with a 10 & 6 yr old, right at their limits. Our guide…”

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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

“Great time with Trevor, would recommend to anyone considering it. Great value for a tour and great for tourists wanting to learn more about Georgetown history”

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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

“We did our ghost tour with John on the 17th of June. He was informative, passionate, and super fun! We had such a good time listening to all the neat stories and watching his reenactments was the best! I will absolutely recommend this tour to…”

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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

“Short walk around the area of the capital. A fun activity for those looking for a night activity. Some lesser known history lessons.”

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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

“Superb walking tour with Ingeborg. Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining, with a good dollop of gossip! Learnt so much more than if just walking around with google. Highly recommend”

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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

“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

“Rasheed was a engaging, lively host. Warm, welcoming, personable and funny. Good humoured and knowledgeable. We loved the food and could've gone on all day.”

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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

“Katherine was so knowledgeable! Without spoiling it, her content was extra, extra! She was also incredibly patient. Our tour was in the evening and there were plenty of distractions (motorcades, heat, busy city activity) but Katherine’s patience was unwavering. The site seeing was spectacular and…”

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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.

“Great history! Great guide! Loved every minute of it! Our guide knew all of the history around the capital and library of congress. He made it personal by asking you where you were from and pointing out figures that were relevant!”

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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 enjoyed the stories shared, particularly the Decatur House. It was a really beautiful night walking around DC and seeing the sites that have dark stories behind them!”

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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