Things to do in Virginia, United States: The Best Sightseeing Tours

September 18, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
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1. Private History of Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour

221 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA DC Military Tours
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On this 1.5-hour walking tour, experience Alexandria's Colonial and Civil War era history.  Visit John Carlyle's 18th century mansion, an 18th century tavern, George Washington's church, and a 19th century Apothecary shop. On your stroll through Alexandria, enjoy the passion of your professional guide and the rich history of the longest Union occupied southern city.

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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!

2. 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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5.0 based on 12 reviews

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.

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

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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. 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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5. Full-Day Tour in Washington DC

118 Waller Mill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA Oleta Tour & Travel, Inc.
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Travel with a guide into the Nation's Capital and learn some of the secrets about the town. We will depart with a breakfast stop around 9am. We start with visiting some popular sites at Arlington Cemetery, then make our way to many of the memorials. Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea, World War II, FDR, Dr. King are highlights. A driving tour of the city is next with picture stops of the White House and Capitol. The afternoon is free time for lunch or whatever you would like (typically around two hours). After meeting we begin to depart with a possible bonus stop before leaving the town, we arrive back Williamsburg between 8-10pm.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Meals are NOT provided but stops are made for them

Reviewed By BFSH_HSFB

Oleta is a spectacular company. Thoughtful, courteous and joyful in their approach to getting you from where you are to where you need to be (and back). Safety is very important to them and they are experts in navigating their large vehicles around busy streets and highways, but you are also likely to leave your experience with a new friend or two at the company. Our children's school has been using Oleta to facilitate class trips for over 15 years and wouldn't consider using anyone else.

6. Virginia Private Custom Wine Tour from Charlottesville

Blue Ridge Wine Excursions
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This 5-hour, private custom tour features 3 to 4 winery visits, luxury Sedan, tasting room recommendations, and an experienced personal Wine Trail guide. Add-on lunch options are available after reserving your tour. Inquire with our team to learn more, after reserving, to learn about food options and pricing.

Inclusions: Private tour, Chilled bottle water, Wine Trail Guide Publication, Transportation

Exclusions: Tasting fees and alcohol are NOT included, Add-on lunch options are available after reserving your tour. Inquire with our team to learn more, after reserving, to learn about food options and pricing.

Reviewed By kristen5chix

Gillie was a great driver and guide to the wineries!!! It was nice to be able to enjoy the wine without the worry of driving!

7. 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

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Reviewed By B4993WPpatriciao

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

8. Washington DC National Mall Night Tour - Stops at 10 Iconic 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 three hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this three hour night 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: 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of Washington D.C., Transportation from site to site, Stop at 10 DC attractions White House, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima, Washington Monument, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial & Jefferson Memorial, Pass by top DC attractions such as FBI Headquarters, National Archives, Smithsonian Castle

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Reviewed By L6015CAanitab

The tour was terrific and Dustin was an awesome guide! Thank you for a wonderful experience. The tour was very well planned and detailed. Dustin was engaged with us the whole time. I felt like a knowledgeable friend was showing me landmarks I've always wanted to see. The experience was both entertaining and humbling as I was learning so much about my nation's history.

9. RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond

53 S Jefferson St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA RVATukTuk
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RVATukTuk provides private tours on open-aired tuk tuks. These are fun and unique electric vehicles. We are Virginia Green Travel certified and a woman-owned business.

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Reviewed By Thepeytonroinnelteam

We really enjoyed our ride on the Tuk Tuk . Perfect ride for the drive in Drag Show. Lots of fun. The driver was on time and did very nice. I would highly recommend for some socially distant fun

10. Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

1301 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA Segway of Richmond
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Select between our 1 or 2-Hour Richmond Landmark Segway tour. An experienced tour guide will train you to ride a Segway PT before leading you on an adventure exploring interesting and notable sites in and around the great city of Richmond, among America’s oldest major cities. There is so much to see and experience on this tour and exploring it on a Segway makes it that much more fun!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professionally Guided Tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 48barb2015

Our”girls trip” decided to try the segways. Ages 16 to 71. We all loved it. Was not difficult. The guide,Vince, gave you plenty of instruction and was always watching out for everyone on the tour. The stops on the tour gave you a great overall feel for the city. We even got a little time to have fun with the Segway. I wish our guide had talked a little slower and louder. Maybe a microphone but certainly would recommend this tour to everyone! Great job Vince!

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