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Tour bus outside the Capitol Building in Washington DC

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

CA $61
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Washington by Day: Small Group Sightseeing Tour via Electric Vehicle

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

CA $65
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC Highlights Tour

DC Highlights Tour

CA $74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC Highlights Tour
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

CA $25
per adult
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Tour group poses in front of White House

Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York

CA $188
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York
Headstones under the cherry blossoms at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

CA $30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass

City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass

CA $65
per adult
City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

CA $46
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
DC: Washington Monument Direct Entry with Guidebook

DC: Washington Monument Direct Entry with Guidebook

CA $35
per adult
DC: Washington Monument Direct Entry with Guidebook
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
7.8 out of 10 with 695 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $75 and current price is CA $67 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

US East National Parks: Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $83 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 66 reviews
Price is CA $162 per adult
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Attractions

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Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $48 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Washington, DC: Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

Activity duration is 2 hours
6.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $102 per adult
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A cityscape with multiple highways, modern buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Tysons Corner Center

9.2/10 (897 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Tysons Corner Center, a favorite shopping spot in McLean. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.
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