Best Cultural & Theme Tours in Washington DC

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

We compared 159 cultural & theme tours in Washington DC using 22,049 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour 4 hr (9.3/10). Prices start at $5.45 and most cost between $39 and $180. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour 4 hr

316 reviews · $89 · 3 hrs 30 min

Reviewers like: engaging guide, knowledgeable guide, black history

Watch for: museum entrance unavailable, compensation request

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guards Walking Tour

2,891 reviews · $69

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, clear explanations, engaging commentary

Watch for: missed tour

Budget pick

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

80 reviews · $32 · 2 hrs 30 min

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 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
2 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
3 Washington DC Walking Tour of the Madams TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (80) $32 2 hrs 30 min
4 Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards 3 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (95) $49 3 hrs
5 Washington, DC Dupont Circle and Embassy Row Architectural Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (123) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (7) $48 2 hrs
6 Washington DC Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (63) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (12) $59 2 hrs
7 Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (710) – –
8 Arlington Cemetery and Changing of the Guard Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (84) $45 2 hrs
9 Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (243) $69 3 hrs
10 Washington D.C. Georgetown Politics, Spies & History Tour TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (608) $69 1 hr 30 min

Questions

What is the best cultural & theme tour in Washington DC?

Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour 4 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.3/10) of the 159 cultural & theme tours in Washington DC we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 316 reviews.

How much do cultural & theme tours in Washington DC cost?

Listed prices start at $5.45; the median is $65, and most cost between $39 and $180. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are cultural & theme tours in Washington DC?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which cultural & theme tour in Washington DC has the most reviews?

Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guards Walking Tour, with 2,891 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.3/10.

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