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Experience the history and scale of Washington, DC’s monuments, museums, and memorials on a Segway tour with plenty of photo opportunities. Avoid long hours of walking between destinations, and see more the city with a guided tour. Headsets insure you can hear your guide’s insightful commentary as you whizz past prominent buildings and historic sights. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to get a good overview of the city, in order to know where to explore in more depth later.

Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood is considered the historic core of the city, but remains an energetic area today. See the best of past and present on a 2-hour walking tour of Georgetown that covers its main attractions over the course of a mile. A guide with extensive knowledge about the history of the area will provide narration throughout the tour.

Perfect for first-time visitors to Washington DC, this introductory walking tour will bring you up close and personal with many of the top sights in the nation’s capital. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at the Lincoln Memorial. You’ll discover landmarks like the US Capitol, the National Mall, the Washington Monument, and the museums of the Smithsonian—and will learn about their back stories and history from your guide.

Discover the hidden history and local legends of Georgetown with a ghost tour. Today the upscale area is bustling with tourists, but it also has a darker past. Learn about supernatural occurrences and listen to true crime stories as you traverse the cemeteries, churches, and alleys of the city’s oldest neighborhood.

See Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sites illuminated at night on a 3-hour, small group tour with an experienced guide. Enjoy time to explore the city’s moving memorials to the Marine Corps and Korean Veterans, then see the World War II Memorial and the Pentagon Memorial. Walk around the landmarks dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson, and capture unforgettable images of the capital city after dark with time to photograph some of D.C’s most famous views.

Explore some of Washington DC’s grandest streets on a 2-hour, small-group walking tour of Dupont Circle and Embassy Row with a local guide. Hear stories about capital city scandals and history as you follow a 2-mile route past Gilded Age mansions, extravagant homes, embassies, and architectural landmarks.

Watch the city come alive on a private night tour of Washington D.C. Pass by a number of illuminated monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol Building. Learning about the history of the city and the U.S. from your guide.

African-American heritage and community are woven into the fabric of Washington DC—and this walking tour provides an in-depth cultural and historical education. Set off on foot from U Street—once known as the “Black Broadway”—and see the venues where musicians like Duke Ellington once played. From there, venture to other local highlights, from Ben’s Chili Bowl and the Howard Theatre to the streets of Little Ethiopia.

This highlight tour of Capitol Hill brings the political center of Washington DC alive with stories & trivia. Our Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Tours bring you to the top of "the Hill." Jenkins Hill, as it was called, was thought to be an ideal location to build our Congress House. As the government holdings and staff expanded, the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building, the Supreme Court Building, and Congressional office buildings were built here. This tour enters both the Library of Congress and the Capitol Building and when possible the Supreme Court. You will be required to go through security twice. Please be prepared - our tickets are timed and if you are delayed going through security, the group will need to proceed without you. While we have tickets to enter, you will still need to wait in line to go through security. -Guided tour is 2 hours then the Capitol Interior Tour is an additional 50 minutes -Each guest needs a full ticket (regardless of age)

With elegant mansions, churches, and a world class university, Georgetown is one of DC’s most fashionable neighborhoods. Get your bearings and explore Georgetown architecture on a 2-hour, small-group walking tour with a local guide, who will share Georgetown stories as you visit historic highlights and campus landmarks.

Immerse yourself in multicultural Dupont Circle on a gourmet food and walking tour to the area’s best eateries. Going with a guide eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own, instead allowing you to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the neighborhood. Over the course of the afternoon, skip lines to sample locally-sourced foods from a range of international cuisines, from Moroccan to Malaysian.

Discover a side of Washington DC’s past that most history books leave out—and hear the city’s most salacious and sordid stories—on this immersive walking tour. Pick between afternoon and evening start times, and set out on foot. As you stroll along major arteries like Pennsylvania Avenue, learn about the area’s past as a red-light district, hear stories about the madams who shaped the city, and glimpse a number of highlight landmarks.

Lines for the Washington Monument can get long, especially at weekends and during school breaks. Bypass the line and experience this iconic monument with a guide along with the rest of DC’s most important monuments and memorials on this highly rated bus tour. In addition to enjoying views from the 500-foot (152-meter) Observation Deck, you’ll pass by the US Capitol and the White House, with photo stops at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.

Embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure with the Secret Food Tour: Washington DC, set in the captivating neighborhood of Georgetown. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic district as you savor a handpicked selection of curated bites from the coolest restaurants in town. You will experience the charm of Georgetown by visiting notable landmarks like the dazzling Washington Harbour. Discover the steps where the legendary movie "The Exorcist" was filmed, admire the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge, and explore the delightful canal parks that enhance the allure of Georgetown. Throughout the tour, you'll enjoy delectable food every step of the way!

A Nation's Capital Badge Of Excellence Experience, Tailored To Your Needs.! Select a schedule and desire pickup location inside the DC metro area and experience a private Washington historic cultural tour. Escorted by a licensed tour guide. Stroll Lafayette Square in front of the White House. Walk to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, change of guard in Arlington Cemetery. View the reflecting pool and GW Obelisk from Lincoln Monument. Grasp the Mount Suribachi moment at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Look up at the Air force commemorative spiers overlooking the “Pentagon”. Step down on westside Capitol façade, where elected presidents vow allegiance to the constitution every four years. WWII. MLK. VTM. and much more.! Remarkable city details will be revealed by your host tour guide, while driving through the main avenues and streets of the nation's capital. A distinctive experience like no other before.! More info or discounts visit our site journaltourtravels.com.

Visiting Arlington National Cemetery is always a moving experience, but far richer in the company of a guide who can provide background information and lead you to areas that visitors often miss. This private tour takes you to visit the graves of key figures in U.S. history to learn their stories. You'll also see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Take a stroll along America’s ‘front yard’ on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour of the National Mall in Washington, DC. From the banks of the Potomac River to the United States Capitol, this 300-acre national park is the premiere civic and symbolic space of a nation. Take a walk with a historian guide to better understand why this landscape looks the way it does, and visit famous historical sites like the Washington Monument.

See the National Archives and Washington DC landmarks on a full-day guided tour in a climate-controlled custom mini bus offering a glass roof and panoramic views. Take in the sites along the National Mall, pass the White House and a series of iconic presidential and war memorials and visit the National Archive. This DC tour ends at the National Archive and offers a thorough introduction to the city’s highlights.

Washington is a magical place! And with the local host, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await! Dive into the origin of Washington as you see the city’s main landmarks like Capitol Hill, The White House, and The Washington Monument. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Washington. Remember, the locals know best. The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Feel like changing the route a bit? The hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Washington, your Washington!

One of two national cemeteries run by the US Army, Arlington National Cemetery honors soldiers who fell in battle since the Civil War. Taking you off the beaten path to uncover this national shrine, you’ll visit the grave of JFK, see the symbolic changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier and take a revealing tour of Arlington House and quarters.

Get a feel for the DC atmosphere on an evening beer and sightseeing tour. Take the hassle out of navigating and visit three DC breweries and enjoy 12 beer samples, tours of the facilities, and tasting note information. Enjoy a hassle-free journey during this all-inclusive craft beer and cider tasting excursion.

Learn all about the women who helped shape Washington DC’s—and the country’s—history and politics on this immersive walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of the charming Georgetown neighborhood, and set off on foot. You’ll hear stories from the Cold War and Kennedy eras, will see the homes of former socialites and political wives, will spot key political landmarks, and much more.

Revisit the heyday of Washington D.C.’s African-American-led jazz scene during this Harlem Renaissance walking tour. See where Duke Ellington started playing ragtime, learn how U-Street earned its nickname “Black Broadway,” visit a club venue once favored by Billie Holiday, and stop for a snack in an iconic eatery that has kept presidents fed for over three generations.