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Hidden Gems in Washington, D.C.

Free museums, monumental walks, cherry blossom evenings along the tidal basin. The lesser-known corners of Washington, D.C. most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites

Wisconsin Avenue is Georgetown's beating heart, and that's where your local guide will start.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $100 a person

Tour guide informs visitors to the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise

Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $89 a person

Washington DC Night Tour: ICONIC Landmarks, Monuments SMALL GROUP

Experience Washington DC at its most striking; after dark!

4.8★ · 67 reviews
Free cancellation

From $45 a person

Washington DC: Easy Sightseeing Guided Monuments Tour by E-Cart

Explore Washington, DC’s iconic monuments and memorials on a relaxed, open-air electric cart tour.

Free cancellation
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From $52 a person

DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments.

4.6★ · 5603 reviews
Bestseller

From $63 a person

1h 30m

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC.

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Free cancellation

From $55 a person

2h 30m

Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

Experience Washington DC on a 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour through the nation's capital and experience all of the great sights the city has to offer!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $70 a person

Washington DC Monuments & American History Guided E-Cart Tour

This tour offers a detailed introduction to U.S.

4.6★ · 551 reviews
Free cancellation

From $69 a person

1h to 1h 30m

Bubble Planet Immersive Interactive Experience in Washington DC

Step into Bubble Planet, an enchanting world where bubbles take center stage in over ten immersive environments designed for all ages.

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From $26 a person

Private Washington DC City Tour

Make this spring unforgettable with a private Washington DC tour designed just for your family, perfectly timed for cherry blossom season.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $550 a person

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guided Book

Enjoy timed entry access to the Washington Monument observation deck & take in breathtaking 360-degree views of Washington, DC.

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From $20 a person

2h 30m

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

You haven't seen Washington DC until you've seen it at night!

4.6★ · 4114 reviews
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From $60 a person

Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart – Day & Night

Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments tour!

Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $49 a person

Washington DC Monuments Sightseeing Cruise

Embark on a one-hour sightseeing boat tour with Boomerang Boat Tours on the Potomac River and prepare for an engaging experience that caters to both visitors and locals alike.