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Washington DC Holiday Lights Tour

TourTruth score 4.2 out of 10

Below average

150 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria sparkle with holiday trees, festive displays, and photo stops on a guided three-hour bus tour.

About this tour

See the nation’s capital glow with holiday spirit on a three-hour Washington DC Holiday Lights Tour. From the US Navy Memorial, board a climate-controlled luxury bus with an English-speaking guide and set out for a festive evening among the city’s seasonal displays.

Admire the National Christmas Tree and the Pathway of Peace, a collection of 56 smaller trees near the White House. Continue through Old Town Alexandria to see its Christmas centerpiece at Market Square, then head to National Harbor for a look at its 54-foot tree. At Gaylord National Resort, pause to take photos of the glittering holiday lights. The route also features the Capitol Christmas Tree on the West Lawn and a traditional display at the Canadian Embassy.

With live narration on and off the bus, this Washington DC Holiday Lights Tour brings together landmark trees and neighborhood celebrations in one easy outing. Meet your guide at the US Navy Memorial and enjoy the capital’s festive sights from the comfort of the bus, with photo stops along the way.

Highlights

  • Admire the National Christmas Tree and its Pathway of Peace
  • See Old Town Alexandria’s holiday centerpiece at Market Square
  • Take photos of the lights at Gaylord National Resort
  • Spot the 54-foot Christmas tree at National Harbor
  • View the Capitol Christmas Tree and Canadian Embassy display

What's included

Included

  • Live narration by English-speaking tour guides on and off the bus
  • Transportation by climate-controlled luxury tour bus

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet at US Navy Memorial Plaza
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • No food is allowed on buses
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.06 on Viator and 4.20 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.2.

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