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Tour bus outside the Capitol Building in Washington DC

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

CA $60
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour

CA $82
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour
Washington: Small-Group City Unveiled eCruiser Tour

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

CA $48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

CA $97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
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
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

CA $88
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

CA $49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

CA $55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Discover DC Tour

Discover DC with Nick

CA $124
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Discover DC with Nick
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Tours & day trips

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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 684 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $77 and current price is CA $69 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Group/Private Washington D.C Moonlight Tour in Luxury Vintage Car

Group/Private Washington D.C Moonlight Tour in Luxury Vintage Car

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 122 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $112 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Washington DC Monuments & American History Guided E-Cart Tour

Washington DC Monuments & American History Guided E-Cart Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 386 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $98 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise

City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 36 reviews
Price is CA $155 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
9.6 out of 10 with 45 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $50 per adult
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Popular places to visit

The White House with a fountain in the foreground.

White House

4/5(393 reviews)

Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

White House
A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and columns.

National Mall

4.5/5(199 reviews)

National Mall is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

National Mall
A large red brick building with towers and arched windows.

Smithsonian Institution

5/5(9 reviews)

Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Smithsonian Institution
A capitol building with a dome, surrounded by autumn foliage.

United States Capitol

4.5/5(269 reviews)

United States Capitol is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

United States Capitol
The Washington Monument with a cityscape in the background.

Washington Monument

4.5/5(355 reviews)

Find out about the history of Washington Monument, one of the top monuments in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Washington Monument
A large circular plaza with a reflective water feature, surrounded by manicured lawns and statues.

Arlington National Cemetery

4.5/5(175 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Washington when you make a stop at a top site like Arlington National Cemetery. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

Arlington National Cemetery