The Washington Monument over the Tidal Basin, framed by cherry blossoms

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Small-group walking tours of Washington, DC, for every interest. Licensed guides, family-friendly and hassle‑free.

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Washington DC walking tours

  • 4.95 from 444 verified reviews
  • Licensed DC guides
  • Small groups
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour
Private & group tours

Private tours of Washington, DC

A licensed guide for your group alone, on your date and at your pace. Book any of our routes privately, or tell us what you have in mind and we will build the day.

Families & special occasions

Grandparents to grandkids, birthdays and reunions. Any of our routes for your party alone, at your pace. Capitol Hill and Lincoln are wheelchair accessible.

Private tours

Schools & student groups

Class trips led by one dedicated guide, or several staggered a few minutes apart for larger groups so every student can hear. Planned around your coach and your schedule.

Group travel

Companies & client visits

Team outings, offsites and clients in town. Early or late starts around your agenda, with one point of contact from first email to tour day.

Custom itineraries
Plan a private tour

Private routes: from a $300 booking fee plus the per-guest rate.

About us

Rated 4.95 out of 5, across every platform.

The Washington Monument at sunrise from the Reflecting Pool, a lone walker on the path

444 verified guest reviews across GetYourGuide, Google, Tripadvisor and Viator. Not a curated handful, the whole record, good and bad.

6Routes, all licensed guides
10–15Guests per group
GetYourGuide, Google, Tripadvisor and ViatorUpdated 26 Sep 2026
Declan, our tour Cornerstone Tour guide was amazing. He was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Had a great time and learned so much.

Kevin W.

Viator

Mark was a well informed tour guide. Made every accommodation to find elevators for me at all times, pleasant and kept a pace all could keep up with. Angelo & Georgia Talaganis

Georgia T.

Viator

Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and patient I’d give him a 5 star rating!! Very prompt and professional.

Mike F.

Viator

On the map

Every route is one afternoon

Pick a pin. Every route is plotted where it actually happens, from the Capitol to the Virginia bank of the Potomac.

Capitol Hill Arlington Georgetown Lincoln Assassination National Archives National Mall

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