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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews

National Mall & DC Monuments Electric Cart Tour

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

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 1175 reviews

Small Group Night Tour of DC's National Mall

Marvel at DC’s iconic monuments beautifully lit at night. Enjoy a guided tour with comfortable transportation, multiple stops for photos, and engaging commentary from a licensed local guide.

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

You will experience the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater from the best spot to do so, Kennedy’s eternal flame, and Arlington House which has the best view of Washington D.C.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Small Group Capitol Hill Tour w/ Reserved Entry

Enjoy all Capitol Hill has to offer: the Supreme Court, U.S. Capitol, and Library of Congress. This includes hard-to-get reserved entry tickets for each guest!

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

DC After Dark: Monuments by Electric Cruiser

Ride an all-electric Red Roadster and see the White House and more by moonlight.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Create Graffiti Art in Washington, DC

Enter the vibrant world of graffiti art in the heart of the Nation's Capital.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews

Uncover Georgetown's secret spy stories

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

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

The Exorcist Experience

Visit filming locations of The Exorcist with a licensed DC tour guide who researched the real case. See Healy Hall, Dahlgren Quad, The House, and The Steps. Message Mike for tailored or group options.

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.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 529 reviews

Art and Soul of Black Broadway

Walk the U Street and Shaw neighborhoods in Washington DC. Explore their rich history through street art and diverse genres of music.

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Sightseeing Night Tour of DC by Open-top Bus

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.

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Big 3 Capitol Hill Tour: Capitol, Court, & Library

We reserve all entry tickets for you! Enter all 3 major Capitol Hill landmarks: The Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court, all in a small-group format capped at 10 guests.

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Explore the Capitol and Library of Congress

Step inside the Rotunda and Crypt with a reserved tour, then explore the Library of Congress with an expert local guide in a small-group tour.

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Walk the Smithsonian with a history insider

Trace air and space breakthroughs, stand before the Hope Diamond and see American icons with a guide who has led thousands of museum and cemetery visits.

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There is Power in A Presidential Portrait

This is the only gallery in the world with a complete set of portraits for every single president. Together we explore how they got here, and analyze the secret meanings hidden in select portraits.

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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.

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Not Your Average Art Tour

Experience the National Gallery of Art the way it was meant to be looked at: digestible, accessible, and full of giggles along the way. Da Vinci, Picasso, and Monet all under one roof.

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DC’s National Mall by Moonlight

You don’t do boring, and neither do we. At Friends in DC, we let your curiosities lead the way. All of our licensed guides know how to make history stick so you have something to brag about back home.

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Morning Walk Past DC's Iconic Monuments

Discover Washington DC's iconic monuments on a guided morning tour. Beat the crowds and enjoy a peaceful walk through the city's landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

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Retrace Lincoln's Assassination at Ford's Theater

With a host who built this assassination-focused walk, stand by the Ford's Theatre box, examine Booth's Deringer and diary beneath the stage, then enter the Petersen House room where he died.