Washington, D.C. tours, things to do and tickets

DC at sunset and night is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Experience the beauty yourself during this memorable city highlights tour at dusk. As night falls in the capital, all of the famous monuments are lit up, casting a glimmering glow over the city and offering countless photo opportunities.

You’ll begin the tour at the U.S. Navy Memorial then board the luxury tour bus to iconic attractions including the White House, the Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

Each building and monument features a special illumination at night. Hop off the bus and explore the memorials with your guide, taking advantage of multiple photo opportunities. The full shimmering skyline can be seen at the start and end of your tour, including views of the twinkling Tidal Basin and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Washington DC, night tours don’t get much more magical than this!

You haven't seen Washington DC until you've seen it at night! On this narrated evening tour, you'll enjoy the sights and sounds of Washington DC, and see first-hand how Washington turns into a magical city when the sun goes down. You cannot miss this experience of a lifetime!

Explore the popular monuments in Washington, DC with this guided, 3-hour tour of the National Mall at night. Hop aboard a deluxe motor coach and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the nation’s capital. Stop at the White House and United States Capitol, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and more.

See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Aboard a state-of-the-art, luxury 30-passenger coach for a narrated 6-hour tour, see the White House, enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more! For a unique experience, this tour includes a leisurely cruise on the Potomac River! (seasonal: Apr 1 to Oct 15)

Discover the iconic sights of Washington, DC at your own pace by open-top Hop on Hop off Bus and the only National Park Service authorized tour of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The bus route is designed to take you on a captivating journey through Washington DC's rich history and daily life where you'll pass by and have the opportunity to hop off and further explore the city's most iconic and historical memorials, monuments and museums. Many customers choose to do one full loop to see the city and decide where they want to hop off on the next loop around, but its completely up to you how you plan your day and visit.

Customers can also try a one-hour free bike rental from Unlimited Biking. Rental includes bike, helmet, basket, lock, roadside assistance and an illustrated map featuring key routes and attractions.

See Washington DC’s major sites in a fun, unique way – aboard an electric cart! As you explore Capitol Hill, see famous monuments and landmarks including the White House, US Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian and more. These eco-friendly, all-electric vehicles let you enjoy the fresh air while admiring great up-close views of DC's major locations and off-the-beaten-path areas. You'll also hop off your cart to explore some areas by foot.

This is a small group experience, with each electric cart limited to a max of 7 people. Whilst we do our best to seat groups together, we aren’t able to guarantee to seat together and at times groups may be asked to sit on separate carts.

Get the presidential treatment with the most comprehensive Washington DC day tour! The tour includes reserved access to the National Archives Building and the U.S. Capitol Building!

Your tour includes guided stops at the White House (outside only), the National World War II and World War I Memorials, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

After lunch, summer brings the opportunity for a boat ride through Georgetown and the DC Waterfront. The tour price includes a complimentary boat ride, and tourists will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at one of several waterfront restaurants in the summer. In winter, instead of the seasonal boat ride, this guided Washington DC bus tour culminates with a visit to the Pentagon and several more fascinating war memorials along the way!

Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC.
The tour route will maximize your time and provide you with a great introduction to Washington, DC’s beautiful scenery and rich history. Join us aboard our custom-built Stadium Trolleys featuring stadium seating where every view is a great one.

The Trolley will make 15 stops along the tour route. Trolleys come by every half hour. Tour at your own pace while visiting America's most iconic historic locations and make a full day of visiting the Nation's Capital.

During the tour you will see major sites, including the White House, Washington Monument, Untied States Capitol Building, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Union Station, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Smithsonian Museums just to name a few!

Experience Washington DC on a 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour through the nation's capital and experience all of the great sights the city has to offer! There will be an abundance of photo opportunities of more than 25 historic buildings, monuments and memorials. Don't miss a word during the tour with our Vox radio headsets. Our knowledgeable guides will provide a wealth of information and humorous anecdotes not found in any guidebook.

Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time for training and equipment fitting. Tours leave our location promptly at the scheduled time.

Tour Highlights:
• White House
• US Treasury
• Blair House
• Constitution Gardens
• Lincoln Memorial
• Reflecting Pool
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• DC War Memorial
• Tidal Basin
• WWII Memorial
• Washington Monument
• Smithsonian Museums
• National Gallery of Art
• US Capitol
• Canadian Embassy
• Newseum
• National Archives
• US Navy Memorial
• FBI Building

Get the most out of Arlington National Cemetery with this 2 hour, guided walking tour. Pay your respects to President John F. Kennedy, view the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and learn American history as you visit civil war graves and notable people throughout history. Join a local, expert guide to ensure you see all Arlington Cemetery has to offer.

D.C. is a fascinating city, but at night and under the stars,  it’s magical. Tour your favorite monuments and memorials all lit up with our experienced guide for 3 unforgettable hours.  In the spring and summer, you’ll hopefully catch a beautiful sunset with an iconic location such as the Capitol or the Washington Monument as your backdrop. Then watch as the lights come up all over the city on favorites like the White House and Lincoln Memorial. In the fall and winter, you’ll be able to see the city at its glowing best right from the start and even catch the seasonal holiday lights from November-January.It’s just the right blend of time riding and walking and you’ll visit all the most famous DC nighttime sights while hearing all about the Nation’s Capital from our personable and entertaining live guide.  If you’ve never been to DC before, a night tour is an absolute must. If you’ve been here before, there's a reason so many people want to do it again. 

Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments By Night tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the moonlit magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!

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.

We will stop at these ten iconic sites.

- United States Capitol Building
- White House
- Ford's Theatre
- Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool
- World War II Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Jefferson Memorial
- Tidal Basin / Cherry Trees
- Martin Luther King, Jr 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.

Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington DC

Often at the epicenter of the activism surrounding civil and black rights in America, the country’s capital holds the key to some of history’s most captivating moments. From the most famous to lesser-known but equally significant sites, your tour guide will paint a picture of the city from the African American perspective. You’ll be picked up at the U.S. Navy memorial with stops at momentous monuments such as the Emancipation Statue, Howard Theatre, and vibrant black communities.

Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you stand where Martin Luther King did when he roused audiences with his legendary ‘I have a dream,’ address. One of the most comprehensive African American history tours in DC, you’ll also get tickets included to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the the tour ends.

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
- Ford's Theatre
- Lincoln Memorial
- Reflecting Pool
- 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 12 passenger high-roof transit van that will transport you to 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks.

Enjoy a private City Tour catered to places you would like to see! Appreciate the sites from luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's or large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans that are driven by a Professional Licensed Tour Guide who will not only explain but make learning historical facts and stories behind each place we visit fun!

For all tours the guide is the driver, however, to have the guide step down with your family for a walking guided, please kindly sent a message directly and we are happy to accommodate!

We look forward to having you join our unique tours to appreciate the history behind every place we visit! As a small family business we are more than happy to customize your tour- making options such as seeing the Changing of the Guards at Arlington Cemetery (Federally run closes 5:30PM) a possibility or stepping down at the Jefferson's Memorial and so much more! We can change and edit different Memorial's and Monuments during your 4 hour tour with Continental City Tours.

Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will take you on an exclusive boat ride along the Potomac River from historic Georgetown while boat is operating. When the boat is not operating you will visit Jefferson and Eisenhower Memorials instead.

Top Sites:
• The Capitol Building
• Martin Luther King Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• The White House
• FDR Memorial
• Vietnam War Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• Air Force Memorial
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Potomac River Cruise
• Jefferson Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)
• Eisenhower Memorial (low season only, when Potomac cruise not operating)

Hop on board and discover Washington DC on this 90-minute tour, lit up for the night. Listen and learn of the fascinating history of each landmark with recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese. You can choose a weekend ticket to catch a live guide as they provide an insight on the rich culture and tumulus history.

Cruise by historical landmarks and highlights such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, Rosslyn, Georgetown, Pentagon and others. Marvel at the Lincoln Memorial as the illuminating lights reflect over the Lincoln Memorial Pool.

Experience Capitol Hill, inside and out, with a guided small-group tour of one of the most powerful neighborhoods in the world, including reserved entry to the US Capitol and The Library of Congress. See where the United States' laws are made, visit one of the largest collections of books in the world, and learn the history of the Supreme Court and of its current operations.

See Washington DC's historical monuments and memorials up close and personal on a 3-hour bike tour with an informative guide. Cruise around the National Mall and the Tidal Basin to see some of the most famous sights, and take breaks to walk around and explore attractions like the Lincoln Memorial.

Our Monuments tour does cross streets but there is no street riding making it the perfect option for families and those who may not have ridden a bike in an urban environment.

On a bike, you're able to see so much more than on foot or on a bus! If you've never taken a city city tour before, DC is a perfect city to give it a try. We know that once you've toured by bike, it will be the first thing you look for on your next trip to another city!

Please note that the "what to expect section" provides a sample itinerary and you may tour in a slightly different order based on what may be going on in this busy city on the day of your tour.