City guides

Best Things to Do in Washington DC

Washington DC rewards travellers who start with the headline experiences and then branch into the city's strongest specialist picks. This cluster brings together the best all-round options across tours and museums for visitors planning walking tours.

Picks

Experiences

Top-rated all-round city picks based on review quality, review depth, and featured inventory.

5.0
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Electric Cart Tour
Tours
From$54
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
5.0
Big Bus: Best of DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Sunset Tour
Tours
From$69
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
5.0
From NYC: Washington DC Day Tour
Tours
From$149
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
5.0
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tours
Museums
From$95.40
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
5.0
Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC Dining Experience
Tours
From$37.65
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
5.0
National Air and Space Museum: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Tours
From$58.30
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
5.0
National Archives Museum Washington DC: Skip-The-Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Tours
From$59
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Sunset Tour
Tours
From$49
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
4.8
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria: Half-Day Tour
Tours
From$109
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.
4.8
Museum of the Bible: Entry Ticket
Museums
From$10.59
Included as one of the strongest all-round city picks by rating, review depth, and overall traveller confidence.