Washington DC · WALKING TOURS
79 tours compared
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 walking tours worth booking, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Watch the Changing of the Guards at Arlington, then walk to major memorials and the JFK gravesite on a small guided tour.
“Derrick could tell details from a personal perspective as well as reply on very specific questions. Perfect timing, humour, interst in the visitors, in short a very recommendable walking tour.”
Big Bus hop-on hop-off with 17 stops across DC, plus a guided Arlington National Cemetery walk for a smart, flexible day.
“Some interaction from the driver instead of the recording”
Ghosts of Georgetown and The Exorcist Steps night walk in Washington DC. Small-group, licensed guide tour, $39, ends at the movie steps.
“Trevor's tour was awesome! His presentation was entertaining and his sharing of the history of the houses was interesting. He was a great host, making sure everyone was accounted for. If I ever make it back to dc I would definitely invite friends to join me on this haunted Georgetown tour. 5 plus stars”
Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour in DC: walk past the C&O Canal and Julia Child’s house with four tastings and a drink.
“We had a great time at the Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour! Jacob was super nice and told us many interesting stories about the houses and the Georgetown neighborhood. The food was great as well - our favorite were the tacos! Would definitely book again!”
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour with colonial landmarks, canal history, and plenty of tastings for $84 over about 3.5 hours.
“Excellent, engaging tour guide, and the food was phenomenal. Easy walk, delicious food and tons of fun information. Highly recommend.”
A 9 pm ghost walking tour of Capitol Hill with free story stops at the U.S. Capitol and Folger Library.
“Fantastic stories and beautiful scenery. Tour guide knew her stuff and was an awesome guide. Would definitely recommend and do again next time visiting”
Historic Georgetown walking tour in DC: small group, licensed guide, canal locks, Old Stone House, Georgetown University spires, taverns.
“Wayne shared lots of history and saw sites we would have not understood their significance without his insight”
A 3-hour small-group Smithsonian highlights walk in DC with reserved Air & Space entry, covering Natural History, American History, and more.
“Excellent experience because of our tour guide! Christina was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in our tour of the Smithsonian. She was clear and concise, with a little humor, in her presentation.”
A 3-hour U Street walking food and history tour with classic DC bites, street art stories, and a charity meal donation.
“We had a great tour with Jim! Loved hearing about the history of the U Street Neighborhood. Delicious food. Large servings so bring an appetite!”
Georgetown food and history walk with tastings, lunch, drinks, and small-group DC stories, ending near Prospect Street.
“We loved seeing the beautiful and historic homes in Georgetown. All four stops for food were just delicious. Our guide - I think his name was Jim, was fun, relaxed, knowledgeable, a very interesting person, and also interested in us. We had a Great time.”
90-minute after-dark walking tour through Washington D.C.’s eerie side, from the Eisenhower Building to Lafayette Square, for $34.99.
“Our guide was insightful and told stories we had never heard before. We had a nice time. Great pace, great story telling.”
A small-group, 90-minute night walk on Capitol Hill mixing ghostly presidential tales with real DC history for $25.
“It was a lot of fun. Stories I had not heard before. The presenter was engaging and let us sit during long stories. Felt safe with our presenter even late at night. Well priced.”
Walk past DC’s top monuments with a local guide, then get reserved entry to the African American History Museum at your own pace.
“Awesome tour and much excitements to enter the African American museum”
DC Cherry Blossom bus tour with Tidal Basin guided walk, air-conditioned comfort, top monuments, photo time, and guide for $59.
“I had family in town and we were so excited for the Cherry Blossom tour! Derek our tour guide was amazing and Gary our driver was a rockstar in the DC traffic. We hit the peak bloom a few days late but Derek knew exactly where to go to get the perfect pictures at every single stop. We even got the most beautiful pictures in front of Cherry blossoms on the tidal basin. Derek was so extremely knowledgeable, funny, and kept us engaged the entire time. Will definitely book more tours in the future!”
Capitol Hill and Library of Congress highlights in 3 hours with timed access and mobile tickets, plus a docent-led Capitol tour for $75.
“First of all, our guide Ingeborg did a very good job. She was very knowledgeable, approachable and good to talk to. However, due to the government shutdown the tour was just outside in front of the three buildings that we really would have liked to see from the inside. Even though we had known about the shutdown, we still were very disappointed. Maybe the company should have canceled the tour.”
