Best Sightseeing Tours & Cruises in Washington DC

619 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 619 sightseeing tours & cruises in Washington DC using 111,310 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Washington DC Evening City Tour 3 hr (9.4/10). Prices start at $1.12 and most cost between $49 and $400. A typical one lasts 3 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Washington DC Evening City Tour 3 hr

254 reviews · $275 · 3 hrs

Budget pick

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Washington DC Walking Tour of the Madams

80 reviews · $32

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Washington DC Evening City Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (254) $275 3 hrs
2 Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (158) $55 2 hrs 30 min
3 Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (405) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $89 3 hrs
4 Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour 4 hr TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (316) $89 3 hrs 30 min
5 Washington DC Private Pedicab Tour of Monuments and Memorials TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (104) $270 1 hr
6 Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (125) $39 2 hrs 30 min
7 Washington DC Private Bike Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (120) $595 3 hrs
8 Washington DC Private Night-Time Monuments Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (359) · GetYourGuide 3.4★ (2) $675 –
9 Washington DC Private City Tour 4 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (226) $275 4 hrs
10 Washington, DC Capitol and Library of Congress/Supreme Court Tour TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (302) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (121) $65 2 hrs 30 min

Questions

What is the best sightseeing tours & cruise in Washington DC?

Washington DC Evening City Tour 3 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.4/10) of the 619 sightseeing tours & cruises in Washington DC we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 254 reviews.

How much do sightseeing tours & cruises in Washington DC cost?

Listed prices start at $1.12; the median is $82, and most cost between $49 and $400. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are sightseeing tours & cruises in Washington DC?

The median listed duration is 3 hrs.

Which sightseeing tours & cruise in Washington DC has the most reviews?

Washington DC Monuments Night Bus Tour 3 hr, with 7,611 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.0/10.

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