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The 15 Best City Tours in Washington DC

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One pass at the whole thing: the Mall, the White House from Lafayette Square, Embassy Row, Georgetown and the Capitol from its east front. This list sorts the full-city options by what they actually cover, how long they take and what a seat costs, from open-top buses to small-group vans.

Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour - 30-minute training: what you practice before you hit the monuments

1.Washington DC “See the City” Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,924 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Washington DC Segway tour with training and headsets. See the White House, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, and more for about 2.5 hours.

“The event was well organised and very helpful in understanding whats going on in central Washington. Our two guides who accompanied the group of around 15 were wonderful, very helpful and knowledgable. They explain many details to us and their approach was very friendly. Unfortunately I had a couple of mishaps with the handling of the Segway since I am an owner of a motorcycle and its management is quite different, especially turning which unlike a motorcycle the Segway turning needs some time to get used to it. Perhaps my age (60) did not help much. Anyway the event was wonderful and our two guides exceptional. Many thanks.”

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Private Washington DC City Tour

Private Washington DC City Tour - Capitol panoramas and National Mall drive-bys, plus the Washington Monument walk request

2.Private Washington DC City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $436

Private Washington DC city tour by luxury SUV, customized in 4 hours with White House, Capitol, Arlington, memorials, pickup included.

“As first timers in Washington D.C. we thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Cliff - our driver & guide - was an excellent host and knowledgeable historian with many a story to tell. It's not cheap but with freshly fallen snow in a winter storm, we would not have seen DC otherwise. Thank you, Cliff!”

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DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Buffet Lunch or Dinner: What’s on the Menu and Why It Matters

Washington, DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley City Tour

Washington, DC: Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley City Tour - Price and what you really get from about $48

4.Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 647 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $48Best value

Ride an easy hop-on hop-off trolley through 100+ DC sights, then add an Arlington Cemetery tram tour for a top-value capital combo.

“loved that we could get on and off as often as we wanted. the interactive map for the stops wasn't working and we had a hard time finding the stops. Most stops didn't have a sign for the trolly either”

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DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - The Odyssey Setup: 360° Viewing Without Freezing or Fading

Delicious Donuts of Downtown DC: A Sweet City Experience

Delicious Donuts of Downtown DC: A Sweet City Experience - Western Market start: maman french bakery and a smooth launch

City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Dinner Cruise - DJ, Dance Floor, and a Cabaret-Style Moment on Board

7.City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 502 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Dine, dance, and watch Baltimore light up on a 2.5-hour dinner cruise, with a DJ, buffet, and skyline views from the Inner Harbor.

“Boring, uneventful, and disappointing. The advertisement led me to believe that the experience would be more exciting perhaps with commentary/upbeat, DJ, impossible dancing on the upper deck. The DJ stayed on the main deck while most people went to the upper deck to, at least, sightsee. I told the crew that it was my husband‘s birthday, and I thought they would at least acknowledge it along with any other birthday guest, on the microphone, but they did not. I had hoped to have more fun, but instead, it was much too laid-back, and did not represent the advertisement.”

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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

Washington DC Night-Time City Tour - Meeting at 1200 Independence Ave SW, then rolling through the Mall loop

8.Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Night-lit DC landmarks in 3 hours, starting at 7 pm. Enjoy bottled water, a phone charger, and guided stops at major memorials.

“Great places and views! Our guide Mr. Kareem was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. 👍😀”

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City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet Lunch Cruise

City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet Lunch Cruise - Buffet brunch reality: included coffee and what the menu experience means

9.City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 418 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Two-hour Potomac lunch cruise with buffet brunch, picture-window views, and a DJ dance party passing DC landmarks and Alexandria.

“We had a great time! The food was so tasty! 😋 😊🙏 Enjoyed a lot with all the dancing and picture taking at the deck . Amazing experience! 🥳🥳 We will plan to have another get together 🎊🎉”

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City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Dinner Cruise - How the Ship Layout Shapes the Best Views

City Cruises Baltimore: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Baltimore: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Inner Harbor and Settling at Your Private Table

12.City Cruises Baltimore: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 248 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $75

City Cruises Baltimore on the Spirit of Baltimore: 2- to 2.5-hour brunch, lunch, or dinner buffet, DJ music, and skyline views.

“This lunch cruise was the best way to celebrate my birthday with friends. Whoever prepared these amazing dishes, did absolutely an fantastic job. The food was well prepared & so delicious. The staff from boarding the cruise to our server was so professional, very courteous and attentive. I'm sorry tips aren't accepted because our server went far & beyond making sure we were enjoying ourselves. I'm certain that I will be encouraging family & friends this is something we should do again. I would give this cruise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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City Cruises DC: Bottomless Mimosa Buffet Brunch Cruise

City Cruises DC: Bottomless Mimosa Buffet Brunch Cruise - Skyline views from the decks, plus indoor backups

13.City Cruises DC: Bottomless Mimosa Buffet Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $91

City Cruises DC 2-hour brunch cruise with bottomless mimosas, DJ music, and a buffet. Sail the Potomac with skyline views.

“The ship and crew were phenomenal. The food was incredibly delicious. The atmosphere was in very loud party mode. So loud I couldn’t talk to my husband at the table. Literally. If not for the loudness of the music and the big crowd, we would do it again. Had no idea it would be that crazy and loud.”

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Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour

Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour - Price and Logistics: Is $68 Good Value?

14.Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

See DC monuments illuminated on a 3-hour minibus night tour from Hyatt on Capitol Hill. Small-group stops, free entry sights.

“Our tour was very informative. It would have been nice if we could have seen more of Embassy Row. It was dark so it was more street lights than the homes. The night tour of the monuments was beautiful. We happened to be in DC while the Nationals were playing the World Series so there were a lot of Nationals displays like at the National Cathedral. The tour guide was very good and very respectful and very knowledgeable. Our pickup and drop off were perfect. We would recommend to the tour company to split the tour to some hours of daytime touring along with some night touring.”

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Washington DC Small-Group Evening City Tour

Washington DC Small-Group Evening City Tour - How the small-group setup changes the whole experience

15.Washington DC Small-Group Evening City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Small-group 7 pm tour by minivan: Marine Corps, Jefferson, Lincoln, Pentagon, Korean and Vietnam memorials with Eddie.

“Great tour and very knowledgeable and friendly guide. So much better than being in a big group. Lots of opportunities for questions.”

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