Best Historical Tours in Washington DC

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

We compared 120 historical tours in Washington DC using 18,537 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 $6.82 and most cost between $52.43 and $299. A typical one lasts 3 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

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 Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (63) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (12) $59 2 hrs
6 Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (710) – –
7 Arlington Cemetery and Changing of the Guard Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (84) $45 2 hrs
8 Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (243) $69 3 hrs
9 Washington D.C. Georgetown Politics, Spies & History Tour TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (608) $69 1 hr 30 min
10 Arlington Cemetery Private Tour 4 hr TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (32) $875 4 hrs

Questions

What is the best historical tour in Washington DC?

Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour 4 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.3/10) of the 120 historical tours in Washington DC we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 316 reviews.

How much do historical tours in Washington DC cost?

Listed prices start at $6.82; the median is $80, and most cost between $52.43 and $299. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are historical tours in Washington DC?

The median listed duration is 3 hrs.

Which historical 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