TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10
Best Historical Sites & Landmarks in Washington DC
19 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 19 historical sites & landmarks in Washington DC using 2,529 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour (8.8/10). Prices start at $5.99 and most cost between $30 and $500. A typical one lasts 1 hr.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10
Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour
509 reviews · $69
Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative tour, historical artifacts
Budget pick
TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour 1 hr
124 reviews · $59 · 1 hr
TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
Washington Monument Entry Tickets and Guidebook 1 hr
Top 24% · 1 hr · 1,399 reviews
from $25
2 providers
TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour | TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (422) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (87) | $69 | – |
| 2 | Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour 1 hr | TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (124) | $59 | 1 hr |
| 3 | Washington Monument Entry Tickets and Guidebook 1 hr | TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 | Viator 4.7★ (808) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (591) | $25 | 1 hr |
| 4 | Washington DC Monuments & Landmarks Tour | TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.7★ (14) | – | – |
| 5 | Washington DC Library of Congress Private Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (3) | $208 | 2 hrs |
| 6 | Mount Vernon Private Tour 4 hr | TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (2) | $850 | 4 hrs |
| 7 | Washington DC National Archives Skip-the-Line Tour 1 hr | TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 | Viator 4.8★ (4) | $69 | 1 hr |
| 8 | Mt. Vernon and Arlington Cemetery Combo 6 hr | TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 | Viator 3.0★ (1) | $109 | 6 hrs |
| 9 | Washington Mount Vernon Admission and Old Town Alexandria Tour | TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10 | Viator 2.8★ (4) | $99 | – |
| 10 | Mount Vernon Private Van Tour With Guided Mansion Tour | TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10 | Viator 3.8★ (6) | $500 | – |
Questions
What is the best historical sites & landmark in Washington DC?
Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour has the highest TourTruth score (8.8/10) of the 19 historical sites & landmarks in Washington DC we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 509 reviews.
How much do historical sites & landmarks in Washington DC cost?
Listed prices start at $5.99; the median is $99, and most cost between $30 and $500. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are historical sites & landmarks in Washington DC?
The median listed duration is 1 hr.
Which historical sites & landmark in Washington DC has the most reviews?
Washington Monument Entry Tickets and Guidebook 1 hr, with 1,399 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.6/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide