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The 15 Best Private Tours in Washington DC

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National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)

National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private) - The best night-photo moments: Capitol to White House in the first hour

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 $436Top rated

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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Gettysburg: Private Tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide

Gettysburg: Private Tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide - Your vehicle, not a crowded bus

Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests

Private Night-Time Monuments Tour of DC for up to 10 Guests - Pickup to drop-off: how the evening usually runs

Private Multilingual DC City Tour (Spanish, Portuguese, English)

Private Multilingual DC City Tour (Spanish, Portuguese, English) - How the driver guides you without walking the monuments

5.Private Multilingual DC City Tour (Spanish, Portuguese, English)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Private multilingual DC highlights tour with hotel pickup, photo stops at major monuments, and flexible guiding without the big-group hassle.

“This was a great tour experience certainly gave us a great lay of the land. Jorge Gets 5 stars from us!!! Enjoyed this so much would do it again in a moment's notice learn so much history history thanks again Jorge”

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National Archives Skip the Line Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

National Archives Skip the Line Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max - Meeting at the museum, then moving through security without drama

Private Washington DC City Tour | Monuments Tour

Private Washington DC City Tour | Monuments Tour - Capitol Hill and the government core, seen in fast, meaningful chunks

7.Private Washington DC City Tour | Monuments Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $342

Private Washington DC monuments tour in a limousine with hotel pickup, photo stops at the Capitol, memorials, and Pentagon, tailored for up to 3.

“Gligor our driver was so very nice and professional. He took us to ALL of the monuments and we were able to get out and walk around. This tour made sure we covered a lot of ground but also saved our legs for the museums. I highly recommend doing this in the evening to avoid traffic and see all the monuments lit up. Thank you again!”

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Private Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony

Private Washington DC Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony - A narrated drive down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the U.S. Capitol terrace

Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max - The storyline itinerary: from first flight to Apollo and beyond

3-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van

3-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van - National Mall ride: Smithsonian lights and a Washington Monument view

10.3-4 Hour Private DC City Moonlight Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Private van moonlight tour of DC monuments with hotel pickup, major memorial stops, and great photo viewpoints, ending at the White House north gate.

“Very knowledgeable. Loved the monuments and got good pictures. Very clean, nice van. Highly recommended. We were glad we chose the small group tour and big plus was pickup and drop off at our hotel!”

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Smithsonian Museum of American History Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Smithsonian Museum of American History Semi-Private 8ppl Max - How the guide keeps a giant museum from eating your day

11.Smithsonian Museum of American History Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Smithsonian Museum of American History semi-private tour for up to 8, guided route through key artifacts like Dorothy’s slippers and Washington’s sword.

“Brenda was fabulous. It is not easy to satisfy an age spread of 16-71, but she did! Her knowledge and ability to customize the tour to your preferences was outstanding. Tip: Husband had been before, but said he wished he had taken a tour because there was so much he didn't see. So worth going with a pro.”

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Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC - Pickup and routing: the part that saves you real energy

12.Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 4 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $550

A private, customizable Washington DC day that strings together Arlington, the National Mall, Lincoln sites, and top museums with easy pickup.

“If you’re looking for a private tour in DC do yourself a favor and book with Alan! I took my parents to DC for a few days and knocked off a lot of the places we wanted to see with our private day tour. My parents loved all the history we got with our tour. This was one of the BEST private tours I have booked! Thank you Alan.”

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3-4 Hour Private DC Highlight Tour by Van

3-4 Hour Private DC Highlight Tour by Van - White House and Supreme Court: the quick stop that can become the tricky one

13.3-4 Hour Private DC Highlight Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

A 3 to 4 hour private DC highlights tour by van with hotel pickup, comfort for up to 12, and quick stops at major monuments.

“My team had an amazing time! Our professional driver and tour guide "Tunde" was exceptional! He went above and beyond our expectation. Viator agent "Mark John" was amazing and helped me picked the right tour for my team. Tunde and Mark John are very friendly and professional. Thank you for making our experience one of a kind! They were both easy to work with and will go with the flow with our needs. Thank you very much and we appreciate you guys and your team!”

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Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Semi-private 12ppl Max

Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Semi-private 12ppl Max - How the Arlington route flows, and what you will likely do first

Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

Customized Private Bike Tour of DC - White House and Capitol Hill, the Fast Start That Helps You Get Oriented

15.Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $595

A private, customizable DC bike tour with hotel pickup, free monuments stops, and snack-and-water support for an efficient 3-hour ride.

“Did this ride with my family which included 50 years old to 12 years old. It was a great cross between education, sightseeing, and exercise. Jeff was an amazing guide. He rode at our pace and customized the route to suite our interests and to spend time where we had not previously in our trip to DC. I highly recommend this activity!”

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