Best Walking Tours in Washington DC

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

We compared 123 walking tours in Washington DC using 4,524 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour 2.5 hr (9.4/10). Prices start at $3.40 and most cost between $27.50 and $77.70. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour 2.5 hr

158 reviews · $55 · 2 hrs 30 min

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 Washington DC Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour 3 hr

768 reviews · $89

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, museum highlights, engaging guide

Watch for: no guide microphone, no participant headphones

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Washington DC Historic Alleyways Walking Tour

41 reviews · $32

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (158) $55 2 hrs 30 min
2 Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (125) $39 2 hrs 30 min
3 Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (90) $54 3 hrs
4 Washington, DC National Mall Walking Tour with Monument Ticket 3 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (102) $44 3 hrs
5 Washington DC Monuments Walking Tour at Sunset TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (82) – –
6 Washington DC Mall Walking Tour with Washington Monument Ticket 2 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (52) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (28) $55 2 hrs 30 min
7 Washington, DC National Mall Walking Tour with Washington Monument 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (79) $55 2 hrs 30 min
8 Washington, DC Capitol Hill Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (220) $55 2 hrs 30 min
9 Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (146) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (40) $55 2 hrs 30 min
10 Washington DC Historic Alleyways Walking Tour TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (41) $32 –

Questions

What is the best walking tour in Washington DC?

Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour 2.5 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.4/10) of the 123 walking tours in Washington DC we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 158 reviews.

How much do walking tours in Washington DC cost?

Listed prices start at $3.40; the median is $49.99, and most cost between $27.50 and $77.70. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are walking tours in Washington DC?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which walking tour in Washington DC has the most reviews?

Washington DC Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour 3 hr, with 768 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.1/10.

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