4-Day Washington, D.C. Itinerary

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

1. Morning

   Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

   

   2h · 4.8★ · 3k reviews

   DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $49 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h · 3.3★ · 175 reviews

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

   • Skip the line
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $20 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.6★ · 50 reviews

   DC History & Monuments Open Air Guided Small Group Cart Tour

   • 4.6★ · 50 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $65 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h 30m · 4.9★ · 966 reviews

   2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $45 a personReserve on Viator

1. Morning

   Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

   

   3h · 4.8★ · 2.2k reviews

   Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $85 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 5.0★ · 81 reviews

   Local Neighborhood Washington DC Food Tour by DrinkEatWalk Tours

   • 5.0★ · 81 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $169 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.0★ · 444 reviews

   City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet Lunch Cruise

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $59 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 4.8★ · 67 reviews

   Washington DC Night Tour: ICONIC Landmarks, Monuments SMALL GROUP

   • 4.8★ · 67 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Half-day

   From $45 a personReserve on Viator

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   1h to 1h 30m · 3.7★ · 10 reviews

   Bubble Planet Immersive Interactive Experience in Washington DC

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Special offer

   From $26 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 4.6★ · 5.6k reviews

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

   • 4.6★ · 5603 reviews
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $63 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 25m to 1h 55m · 5.0★ · 1 reviews

   National Mall Democracy Quest Experience in Washington DC

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $5 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

   Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

   

   2h · 4.8★ · 71 reviews

   Washington, DC: Sunset & After-Dark Monuments Tour by E-Cart

   • 4.8★ · 71 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $65 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.2★ · 71 reviews

   Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $64 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h 30m · 4.6★ · 2.5k reviews

   VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry

   • 4.6★ · 2547 reviews
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $129 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.3★ · 176 reviews

   Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

   • Free cancellation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $25 a personReserve on Viator