What to do and see in District of Columbia, District of Columbia: The Best Walking Tours

April 30, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Discover the best top things to do in District of Columbia, District of Columbia including Private History of Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour, Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour - Private Tour, DC National Mall & Memorials Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max, Capitol Hill, Supreme Court and Library of Congress Small Group Tour, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Private Guided Tour , DC's History of Slavery Tour, 2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour , 2-Hour African American Heritage Tour in Washington DC, Haunted Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pub Walking Tour, The Smithsonian National Air Space Museum Private Guided Tour.
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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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5.0 based on 2 reviews

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.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

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. DC National Mall & Memorials Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

1600 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

This 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour through Washington DC’s most popular sites will introduce you to the wars and presidents that have helped shape the United States. Explore the monuments & memorial of the city on a tour, led by one of our entertaining guides, welcomes up to 8 guests.

Inclusions: Semi-Private Walking Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, 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.

4. Capitol Hill, Supreme Court and Library of Congress Small Group Tour

Capitol South, 355 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.

Inclusions: Semi-Private Walking Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine, Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.

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.

5. Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Private Guided Tour

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Join a 1.5 to 2 hour private guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour will lead you through the minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been wowing visitors for over a century.

Inclusions: Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 1KTL

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

6. DC's History of Slavery Tour

601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA DC Slavery Tours
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The theme/subject is a much needed topic of discussion for all Americans, young and old. This tour is unique because it is one of a kind in the Nation's Capital. There are many so called "classical tours" given but none on the lines of my tour which offers the history of slavery in the Federal City.

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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. 2-Hour African American Heritage Tour in Washington DC

1240 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA Universal Tour Group USA
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Meet your local Tour guide for an amazing evening walking tour of 2H and learn about African American history and heritage in D.C. Explore the U Street “Black Broadway” who was once truly the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene. It’s also the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington. Until the 1920s, the U Street Corridor was home to the nation's largest urban African-American community, this section of the city is as vibrant as ever, anchored by the lively 14th Street corridor to the west and the refurbished Howard Theatre bordering the Shaw neighborhood to the east, where a towering sculpture in reverence to Ellington stands. Food is eclectic and exciting. One of the best ways to experience food from soul food to Italian to the world-famous Ben’s Chili Bowl and uniquely, on the eastern end, you’ll the area known as “Little Ethiopia” for its concentration of residents from that country

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Reviewed By terrimC3969TZ

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was the highlight of the tour. Our tour guide did a great job informing us of so many details. Answered any of our questions. It was a great way to experience Arlington National Cemetery. We were very fortunate to have had a beautiful day.

9. Haunted Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA Nightly Spirits
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4.9 based on 18 reviews

Unearth the shady and seedy history of Old Town Alexandria on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell you tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way. During the tour, you will also stop at several historic Old Town pubs to enjoy a beverage before continuing on your way.

Inclusions: Costumed tour guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Visit local, historic bars, Stories of local hauntings and ghosts, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

Exclusions: Available for purchase

Reviewed By 436kathleenc

My sister and I always go on ghost tours while on vacation. We decided to do a pub crawl ghost tour most recently in Alexandria. What a fun and entertaining night! Hands down, our tour guide, Jaime, who played a fantastic Martha Washington was so fun. She has great energy and it's obvious that she loves what she does. If you are looking for a fun ghost tour that takes you to where George Washington was known to partake in libations, this is your tour!

10. The Smithsonian National Air Space Museum Private Guided Tour

654 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20565, USA Babylon Tours Washington D.C.
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4.9 based on 28 reviews

The 2 hour private guided museum tour will introduce you to the history of flight in the United States that eventually landed a man on the moon. Take one giant leap into the unique collection at the National Air and Space Museum, covering the United States’ world famous space program.  (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. Thank you for understanding. Feel free to refer the Smithsonian Air & Space website for an updated list of exhibits)

Inclusions: Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By 1KTL

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

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