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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

“We had an amazing tour. Wayne was our guide, and he was phenomenal. Great stories and laughs. Wayne made the tour everything we wanted. A lot of stops with interesting facts and tidbits. A great way to spend a couple hours learning about the area.”

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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

“Allegra was a great and enthusiastic guide. It was a great spooky little tour with plenty of history as well. Highly recommend!”

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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

“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

“Really enticing taste of the museums from well informed tour guide. Was a well paced tour. Skye had lots of useful information and interesting facts. Planning to use this company again next time I’m in town.”

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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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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 great! Becca is a great storyteller and wove many aspects of the Lincoln assassination together seamlessly as we walked the city. Such a fun tour to do in the evening when most of the museums are closed!”

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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.

“Dwayne was fantastic! He brought great energy and knowledge to our tour. 10/10 recommend. Would recommend not going on Monday to see library of congress”

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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 experience the monuments and learn interesting facts along the way. Trevor was very friendly and well informed.”

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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