Things to do in Washington, D.C.

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Things to do in and around Washington, D.C.

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Top activities in Washington, D.C.

#1 top pick

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Washington, D.C.

4.7 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 635 reviews

From $25

#2 top pick

Big Bus Washington DC 24-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour
Washington, D.C.

3.8 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Good, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 172 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $49

#3 top pick

Skip the Line Washington Monument Tickets and Self Guided Book
Washington, D.C.

3.4 Scored out of 5, traveler rating, 245 reviews

Skip the line

From $19

#4 top pick

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
Washington, D.C.

4.5 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Excellent, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 759 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $63

#5 top pick

US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry
Washington, D.C.

4.7 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Excellent, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 1084 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $51

#6 top pick

Washington DC's Monuments & US History Guided E-Cart Tour
Washington, D.C.

4.7 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Excellent, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 566 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $59

#7 top pick

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Washington, D.C.

4.6 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Excellent, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 144 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $29

#8 top pick

Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise
Washington, D.C.

4.8 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 1134 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $89

#9 top pick

Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
Washington, D.C.

4 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Very good, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 24 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $32

#10 top pick

Arlington National Cemetery Bus Tour
Washington, D.C.

4.8 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 45 reviews

Free cancellation available

From $22

Experiences travelers recommend

Washington DC See the City Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

Washington, D.C.

4.9 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 263 reviews

Lots of fun and great way to see the sites. Staff was very nice and knowledgeable also.

Guest review by Bill

From $70

Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour

Washington, D.C.

5 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 97 reviews

Found this guided tour through Booking.com, read the reviews and booked on the basis of these.

Guest review by Gareth

From $54

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

Washington, D.C.

4.7 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 635 reviews

It was wonderful

Guest review by Carlos

From $25

Arlington National Cemetery Bus Tour

Washington, D.C.

4.8 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 45 reviews

This was an economical way to visit Arlington National Cemetery.

Guest review by Christina

From $22

Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour

Washington, D.C.

5 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 180 reviews

After looking at other tour alternatives, this seemed like a "no brainer."

Guest review by Milton

From $89

Smithsonian Big 3 Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)

Washington, D.C.

4.8 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 379 reviews

Well worth the time and money. Only thing I would change is the length of time.

Guest review by Arthur

From $89

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards

Washington, D.C.

4.9 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 849 reviews

Our guide Shane/Bob, his tag said 2 names, was extraordinary.

Guest review by Michael

From $69

Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour

Washington, D.C.

4.6 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Excellent, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 200 reviews

Adrian was our tour guide and he was excelent.

Guest review by Filomena

From $65

Small Guided Tour Inside the Capitol and Library of Congress

Washington, D.C.

4.7 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 87 reviews

excellent guide

Guest review by Salvador

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From $79

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

Washington, D.C.

4.8 Scored out of 5, traveler rating Exceptional, How previous travelers rated the attraction, 1134 reviews

It was all good but the driver turned off the A/C in one of the attractions and the bus was very hot...

Guest review by Edwin

From $89

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