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15 Best Washington Dc Walking Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 15 washington dc walking tours travellers book the most. We walk you through what each one covers on the ground, who guides it and what it costs, so you can pick the right one before you lace up.

15 Best Washington Dc Walking Tours

Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards - Meeting Point, Security Timing, and Getting There Without Fuss
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

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1.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

A small-group walk through Arlington National Cemetery timed for the Changing of the Guards, plus stops at major memorials and JFK.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“I had an outstanding, enjoyable, and extremely informative tour with Meg from Unscripted Tours (through Viator). She asked what I was most interested in, and we walked and talked for about 2 hours and 20 minutes. In addition to the "big" sites (Tomb of the Unknown / Changing of the Guard, Memorial Ampitheater), we saw…”

2,566 reviews2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.20by Unscripted Tours

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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour - Price and Value: What $39 Buys Besides Scare Stories
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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

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3.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Night ghost walk in Georgetown with a licensed guide, ending at the Exorcist Steps. Family friendly, small group, movie-linked scares.

★ 5.0

“Really interesting history/ghost tour in Georgetown. Wayne was amazing. Funny, knows tons of interesting info about DC. Would definitely recommend if you are interested in history, paranormal, movies, or architecture (just bc the town is at beautiful).”

610 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.00by DC by Foot

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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour - Meeting at 15th Street and F: timing, pace, and group size
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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

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4.Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

DC ghost stories and landmark history near the White House and Lafayette Square, with eight spooky stops in about an hour for $32.

★ 4.0

“Tour was a good balance ghost stories and DC history, though I think I would’ve liked a few more spooky tails. I definitely learned things I didn’t know about DC.”

446 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $32.00by DC Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

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Ghosts of D.C. - Walking Tour - Start at the Supreme Court: the vibe before the first haunting
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Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

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5.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

A 90-minute after-dark walk in Washington, DC with a small group, Capitol Hill landmarks, and ghost stories for $29.99.

★ 4.5

“Mike was our guide, he was great and very informative, he clearly cares about what he does. It was just me and my friend, so it was more personalized”

344 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.99by Ghost City Tours of DC

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Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour - Stop 1: Georgetown Port Streets, Cobblestones, and House Stories
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Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

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Smithsonian Museums Walking Tour with Reserved Air & Space Entry - Natural History’s best hits: Hope Diamond and Last American Dinosaurs
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Smithsonian Museums Walking Tour with Reserved Air & Space Entry

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7.Smithsonian Museums Walking Tour with Reserved Air & Space Entry

Smithsonian Highlights tour in Washington DC links Natural History, American History, and Air & Space with reserved timed entry for $79.

★ 5.0

“A great way to get introduced to the museums. Our guide, Christina, was very knowledgeable and set a comfortable pace. We asked lots of questions about other sights of interest, too.”

297 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Unscripted Tours

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DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour - Price and value: why $112 can make sense here
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DC’s Original Food and History Walking Tour

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9.DC’s Original Food and History Walking Tour

Walk Washington’s U Street Black Broadway corridor on a 3-hour food and history tour with lunch tastings, street art stops, and a sweet finish.

★ 5.0

“Jenn was a great guide who balanced the history of this interesting area and stories with delicious food. The tour was relaxed and well paced with just enough food, and time to chat with her and others on the tour. We particularly enjoyed the famous hotdogs, and the Ethiopian experience. We would highly recommend this…”

255 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $112.00by Blue Fern Travel

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Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre - The White House area stop: that final speech moment
Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews, Washington Dc

Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

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U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts - Meeting at 101 Independence Ave SE and the Pre-Capitol Picture Stops
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U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts

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Celebrate 250th: Washington Monument Ticket & National Mall Tour - The Real Value of a Guided National Mall Tour
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Celebrate 250th: Washington Monument Ticket & National Mall Tour

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12.Celebrate 250th: Washington Monument Ticket & National Mall Tour

Walk the National Mall with a licensed guide, hit iconic memorials, and get reserved Washington Monument entry in a small group.

★ 5.0

“Vicky was great and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and enjoyed her story about her family which tied into our tour. The only bad was the govt shutdown which prevented us from going into the Washington Monument which was out of anyone's control.”

204 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $75.00by DC by Foot

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Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour - Grace Street Start and Prospect Street Finish: A Simple Point-to-Point Loop
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Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

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Dark Nights in D.C. - Walking Tour - Price and Value: Why $34.99 Works Here
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Dark Nights in D.C. – Walking Tour

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14.Dark Nights in D.C. – Walking Tour

A 90-minute adults-only night walk in Washington DC’s darker corners. Visit the Eisenhower building, Decatur House, and Lafayette Square.

★ 5.0

“Mike is a wonderful storyteller. Really enjoyed the tour. He is very knowledgeable & entertaining. J am also super impressed with signs language interpreter on our tour!”

201 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.99by Ghost City Tours of DC

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Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill - Stop 1: Capitol Hill and the US Capitol grounds at night
Evening Experiences, Ghost & Dark History Walks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Washington Dc

Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

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15.Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

A 90-minute haunted walk on Capitol Hill with costumed guides, ghost stories tied to presidents, and night photo stops around landmark courts.

★ 4.5

“We live in DC, but decided to book this tour to learn some fun DC history. Our tour guide, the famous frontiersman, Davy Crockett, took us on an entertaining journey through history as we walked the Capitol grounds and nearby buildings. Having worked on the Hill, I’d heard bits and pieces of some of these…”

172 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $25.00by Scary DC

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