Things to do in Arlington, Virginia (VA): The Best Tours

September 30, 2021 Jana Sager

Known for walkable urban villages like Crystal City, Rosslyn and Ballston, Arlington was part of the "10 miles square" surveyed in 1791 to be the United States capital. Just across the Potomac from Washington, Arlington is home to the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Air Force Memorial and Pentagon Memorial. With 11 Metro stops, Arlington is car-optional and offers visitors everything from eclectic theater to Bohemian cafes.
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1. Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour - Private Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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On this private walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll follow your knowledgeable young guide to learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this 2.5 hour tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.

Inclusions: Guided Walking Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Reviewed By 1KTL

Excellent knowledge and guide. I have never seen before such master pieces and heard professional explanations. We really enjoyed our visit.

2. Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

DC Military Tours
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Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each of the Kennedy graves. Discover Robert E. Lee's mansion upon the grounds and his wife's garden where the first burials took place. Discuss the beginning of the cemetery during the Civil War and its evolution through all of our nations conflicts. US federal or state government issued photo identification or passport is required for entry into Arlington National Cemetery.

Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuity

Reviewed By Q5165ISmicheles

Tom was a fantastic guide! We are grateful for his knowledge and flexibility in accommodating our group! DC Military Tours is highly recommended!

3. Private Washington DC Guided Tour

Continental City Tours
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Enjoy a private city tour catered to places you would like to see! Appreciate the comfort of our luxury vehicles such as the large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van or the Cadillac Escalade Full Size SUV guided by a professional tour guide who will not only explain but make learning historical facts and stories behind each place we visit fun! We look forward to having you join our unique tours and appreciate the architecture, meaning, and historical background of every place we visit! As a private tour, the whole time and professional vehicle is dedicated to your experience!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By charlieo4145

Victor was fantastic and provided the best tour we have ever had. He is so knowledgeable about all the monuments and the history of Washington DC. I would highly recommend his to anyone visiting DC.

4. Private Tour of Washington DC

Washington Monument, 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA Benjamin AB.DC
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I offer very personal guided tours of Washington DC, in French, Spanish and English.  I am a professional guide, member of the Guild of Guides in Washington DC. When not guiding, I work as an archaeologist and as a cultural heritage consultant internationally. A curious urban explorer, passionate about art, history and D.C.’s hidden tales, I arrange customized boutique tours for international visitors, local diplomats, corporate small groups and private families. Let's transform your time in Washington DC into an unforgettable experience. Contact me now !

Inclusions: Certified Guide, Private Tour

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5. Customized, Private Guided Tour of Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., DC, USA Concierge Tours
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THIS COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what they want in the time they are in the Washington, DC area. A customized itinerary will be created and reviewed so that our guests know exactly what sights they will visit on the day(s) they spend on tour. Concierge Tours also caters to children! We keep them entertained and engaged during the tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-Up and Drop Off at the guest's hotel or any destination of their choice.

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6. Private Tour of Washington DC

Crown Limousine Service
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Crown Limo Service provide extensive tour of Washington DC at affordable rates. ​ Our professionally trained tour guides will take you to explore the beauty of DC. Experience the best tour service with exotic limos at lowest rates. We are #1 Rated tour operator in Washington DC.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Mineral Water, Ice, Glasses & Napkins

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes

7. 2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22209, USA Universal Tour Group USA
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Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide during 2H. This guided experience provides historical and human perspectives of US nation’s leaders and protectors that make your visit much more meaningful and informative.

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

8. Washington DC Private Tour with Spanish or Portuguese Option

Black Hawk Sedans
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This private city tour around Washington DC will take you to all major monuments and sights for 4 hours with private driver.The tour can be conducted in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Included on this tour are some sights of the residential area of Washington DC and the monuments in Virginia. Chose from a morning or afternoon tour, all days of the week including weekends and holidays.

Inclusions: Private tour, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless noted otherwise, Gratuities

Reviewed By B4993WPpatriciao

Jorge took care of us with white glove service and was able to accommodate a last minute change quickly.

9. Washington DC City Day Tour with Stops at 10 Top Attractions

Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA See DC Today
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Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in four hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this four-hour day tour. We will go over the history of Washington DC with you and give you details about each of the iconic landmarks that we stop at. You will be dropped off and picked back up as close to each of the sites as possible. You will have plenty of time to walk around each site and to take photos. We will stop at these ten iconic sites. - United States Capitol Building - White House - World War II Memorial - Washington Monument - Jefferson Memorial - Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial - Iwo Jima - Lincoln Memorial - Korean War Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pick up and drop off is at the Washington Grand Hyatt. You will meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW and board a 15 passenger high roof transit van that will transport you to 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks. PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT US.

Inclusions: 4-Hour Guided Day Tour of Washington DC, Transportation from site to site, Stop at 10 DC Attractions including White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial., Pass by top DC attractions such as FBI Headquarters, National Archives, Smithsonian Castle

Exclusions: Storage Space for Wheel Chairs - Scooters, Gratuities, Hotel Pickup

Reviewed By love19681968

We had booked a daytime small group tour and they had to cancel the day of our arrival. They couldn’t have been more helpful to give us some other options. We chose to have a Private Tour with Steve for a discounted price. We are SO happy we made that decision! He picked us up where we were having lunch in Georgetown and we set off for roughly 5 hours of learning and seeing the sights. We were able to pick what attractions we were most interested in seeing and Steve made it all happen. He was full of knowledge and insider information about DC, the buildings, the history and fun gossip. This was my husband’s first trip to DC and while I had lived in VA for 8 years previously we both came away with an even greater appreciation for our Nation’s Capital. I can’t recommend Steve and this tour enough...we got all the photos we wanted, had plenty of options for restrooms and just had a fabulous day all the way around. Next trip we hope to book the Night Tour with Steve to see everything from another perspective. Can’t wait! ????????????

10. Dynamite Day Tour: Small-Group DC Bus Tour

325 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA Bi-Partisan Tour Company
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Discover the major points of interest in Washington, DC on this guided, 7-hour, sightseeing tour. This small-group bus tour visits many of the famous monuments and memorials, like the White House, the Washington Monument, the National Mall, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many other popular locations. A number of lunch options (own expense) is available.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned coach; either a Dodge Sprinter (11/12 guests) or Mercedes Sprinter (14 guests), Professional Washington DC Tour guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Andy T

We were back to D.C. celebrating our 55th wedding anniversary (there on our honeymoon) and decided this time to take a small group tour. Most visits we have stayed in the National Mall area. It turned out that we were the only ones on the tour and Brian went overboard to make our trip enjoyable and informative. He had little stories to go along with every place we visited and even though we have visited numerous times he pointed out things we never had seen or knew about. With only the two of us, you might think he would hustle us along but no he spent as much time as we would like at each site visited. If you are only going to be in D.C. for 3-4 days I would strongly suggest you start your first morning with Brian (Bi-Partisan Tours) as you will get a wonderful overview allowing you to spend more time at individual attractions. As the title states Brian was one of the best guides we have ever had and we have travelled to numerous states and countries. Thanks Brian for a special morning. Andy & Kathy

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