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Washington DC Private Sightseeing Tour 5 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in Washington DC

41 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Washington DC’s landmark monuments and museums on a private 5-hour tour with hotel pickup and a personal guide.

About this tour

See Washington DC’s defining landmarks in a private tour designed to bring the city’s history into focus. With your own guide and vehicle, travel through the capital at a personal pace and hear the stories behind its monuments and institutions.

The 5-hour outing includes stops at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial, as well as a view of the U.S. Capitol and an overview of must-see Smithsonian museums. Take a break in Georgetown for lunch, which is not included. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water are provided. Groups of up to four guests ride in a luxury SUV; groups of five to 10 travel in a Mercedes Sprinter van.

Your guide shares historical context and answers questions along the way, making this Washington DC private sightseeing tour a comfortable way to connect the city’s landmarks. Book your Washington DC private sightseeing tour and explore the capital with a guide focused on its stories and symbols.

Highlights

  • Explore Washington DC’s iconic monuments and memorials with a private guide
  • Admire the Washington Monument and visit the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials
  • See the U.S. Capitol and get an overview of must-see Smithsonian museums
  • Pause for lunch in Georgetown, with time to explore the neighborhood

What's included

Included

  • Private expert guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Georgetown lunch stop
  • Smithsonian museum overview
  • Washington Monument visit
  • U.S. Capitol view
  • Jefferson Memorial visit
  • Lincoln Memorial stop

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Personal purchases and expenses

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Groups of up to 4 guests travel in a luxury SUV; groups of 5 to 10 travel in a Mercedes Sprinter van

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 300 minutes, or 5 hours.

What is the maximum group size?

The private tour accommodates up to 10 guests.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Is lunch included?

No. The tour stops in Georgetown for lunch, but lunch is not included.

What happens in bad weather?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • 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 8.5. Top 9% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Washington DC

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  • Viator

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