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4.86 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

National Mall & DC Monuments Electric Cart Tour

Skip crowded sidewalks and slide into e-Red Roadsters for a journey down the mall.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

DC Cocktail Experience w/ Netflix's Kapri Robinson

Join Bartender of the Year Kapri Robinson for an intimate, invite-only cocktail class.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 330 reviews

Uncover Georgetown's secret spy stories

Stroll Georgetown's WWII era landmarks, hearing about true spy tales and secret missions.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 517 reviews

See DC In A Day - National Mall Tour

Discover the heart of the Nation's Capital in this 4-hour guided experience

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

DC - Small Group Arlington Cemetery & Guard Change

Explore Arlington National Cemetery with a history guide; visit JFK's gravesite, watch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony, and discover the estate's fascinating Civil War past.

5 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Fun and Interactive National Mall Tour With Local

Discover well-kept secrets and interesting facts, even unknown to most locals.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Sightseeing Night Tour of DC

See DC after dark on an open-top bus tour featuring illuminated landmarks, live guide, and stops at the Lincoln Memorial and White House. Experience the city's monuments and in a whole new light.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Explore Georgetown's historic streets

Discover the transformation of Washington's oldest neighborhood.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

Walk embassy row

Walk embassy row and learn all about Dupont Circle’s opulent mansions and grand embassies.

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Explore Black Broadway with a Local

Stroll through U Street, uncovering its rich history and using all five senses.

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Explore Mount Vernon’s historic legacy

Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon home and gardens, delving into the life of America’s first president. Enjoy a bonus self guided pass to the National Air and Space Museum the next day.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Antietam Battlefield Driving Audio Tour

Explore the Antietam Battlefield with our GPS-triggered Driving Audio Tour Guide app. Go at your own pace, start any day, anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime validity!

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Skip-The-Line National Archives & Capitol Tour

Be the first of the day to witness the power of our nations founding documents, including The Declaration of Independence. Stroll along the Nat’l Mall to see the buildings that utilize them today.

3.67 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Explore DC’s iconic monuments by moonlight

On this 2.5-hour night tour, glide through history with expert guides, pausing at iconic memorials. Capture illuminated landmarks from your comfortable trolley seat while learning the rich history.

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DC Holiday Lights Tour

Marvel at America’s spectacular holiday trees on a festive evening tour through DC’s iconic landmarks.

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DC Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

A cherry blossom tour that goes deeper than the rest. See DC’s most iconic memorials, stroll the Tidal Basin, uncover a hidden stop most tours miss & learn the powerful story behind the 1912 blossoms.

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Embassy Row: Gilded Age Mansions and Diplomacy

Learn about the people & places that have turned Millionaires Row into the center of foreign diplomatic community. Walk around the world and see the international side of the nation’s capital city.

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Explore Annapolis landmarks with a historian

Visit Georgian mansions, St. Anne's Parish, and the Kunta Kinte Memorial with a war veteran and historian.

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Explore Maryland's Tipsy History

From colonial rum to rye whiskey's golden age, learn how Maryland shaped America's spirit history with a whiskey specialist.

3.67 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Connect Egypt to DC with an Egyptologist

Uncover ancient Egyptian influences at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Natural History Museum's Egyptian gallery with a renowned Egyptologist.

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