Top Washington DC Archaeology Tours

Experience the sights and sounds of Washington, DC in one day on this guided walking and riding sightseeing tour around the nation’s capital. Visit the city’s historic, iconic landmarks and monuments, like the White House, the United States Capitol, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. See and learn about the memorials of famous American leaders who helped shape the United States, like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Martin Luther King, Jr., to name a few. Includes a seasonal Potomac River cruise.

See Washington DC’s best sites light up after dark on a 3-Hour Guided Nighttime Tour of the National Mall and monuments. Listen to an entertaining narrated history of the capital city, then stop to explore the most important destinations, from moving tributes to America's 20th-century wars to inspiring presidential landmarks. Take in the White House and the U.S. Capitol building at their most picturesque and get the perfect orientation and overview of Washington, DC.

Take a hop-on hop-off Washington DC trolley tour to explore the nation’s capital at your own pace. The route encompasses the city’s top attractions, including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more. Just hop off at any stop when you want to explore, and then hop back on the trolley to continue around the city. You can also upgrade to include Arlington National Cemetery entry.

See the moving Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns on a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Be perfectly placed for good views of the moving ceremony, then continue to some of the cemetery's most important gravesites and memorials, including places dedicated to John F. Kennedy, the USS Maine, Second World War soldier Audie Murphy, and more, learning the fascinating history of the cemetery as you walk.

Head out after dark to see the iconic monuments of Washington, DC, lit up for the night. This evening tour takes you on a scenic ride past the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and other sites. This tour combines a ride in a tour vehicle with some stops where you'll get out to walk for a closer look. Learn about the history of the sites and ask plenty of questions.

Get a panoramic look at Washington DC on this half-day bus sightseeing tour. Listen to live narration as you see dozens of top attractions, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the monuments of the National Mall, and more. You'll also stop for a closer look at eight top attractions, including the White House, Capitol, and Vietnam Memorial. Choose to upgrade to extend the experience with a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Explore the vast Arlington National Cemetery, just across the water from Washington DC, at a pace that suits you on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. With trolleys departing regularly, you can hop off at any of the stops, including the JFK Gravesite/Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Arlington House. Listen to an on-board guide share the history of Arlington and the significance of the memorials, monuments, and burial sites that you pass.

See the best of Washington DC—and discover a new side of the city’s major monuments—on this nighttime tour. After sundown, meet your guide, hop aboard your vehicle, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll see highlights like the US Capitol, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, and more; will have the opportunity to stop for photo breaks; and will learn about the landmarks’ history from your guide.

Step into the past and be amazed by the natural world on this small-group or private tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Located in the heart of Washington DC, the museum is home to more than 126 million artifacts, including the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies, and a living coral reef. Spend time immersing yourself in the collection's stories and objects, and come away from the museum with new knowledge.

Beat the long entrance lines and experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy priority entry into the United States Capitol Building, the home of Congress. Then see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments, like the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and more. End your tour with a visit to the National Archives Museum, where the original Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are on display.

Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington, DC by the light of night on this small-group (or private) sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an open-air, electric vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of our nation’s capital. Travel around and through the plethora of famous memorials and monuments, with stunning views of an illuminated Washington Monument, the White House and many other landmark locations. This is a truly unique look at the iconic monuments of Washington, DC by night.

Explore the fascinating Natural History Museum on a small-group tour. This guided tour traverses the massive domed building and covers over 126 million years of natural history. Admire the famous Hope Diamond in the gems and geology section, get a closer look at mummies from ancient Egypt, and learn about the world’s thousands of species including Phoenix, the famous hanging whale.

Get an in-depth introduction to the renowned Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History during this interactive two-hour guided tour. Head straight to the museum's highlights, ensuring you won’t miss a thing. Listen to kid-friendly insights from your guide as you tour the vast collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts, from dinosaur fossils to prehistoric tools. Following the tour, feel free to continue visiting at your own pace.

Make the most of your time in Washington DC, and enjoy a comfortable and efficient way to explore the city, on this private, half-day driving tour. Meet your guide in the city center; hop aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle; and set off. You'll see dozens of top DC attractions, from the White House and Ford's Theatre to the Lincoln Memorial and beyond, and will learn more from your guide's stories.

Explore the National Mall in Washington DC at night on a 2-hour walking tour that takes in the floodlit monuments and other landmarks. See the White House, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, and learn about the importance of the memorials to military veterans and important people such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Dr Martin Luther King Jr. You’ll get insights into United States history as you pass by the key sights on the Mall.

Maximize your time at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History with a private 2-hour guided tour specially designed for families. Join a kid- and family-friendly guide for a customized walking tour of the museum and its extensive collection, focusing on what interests you and your family, from dinosaurs to mummies to a living coral reef.

Experience your Washington vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

Many Washington DC tours, especially ones that stop at the White House, can be jam packed with people. This Washington DC Small-Group Tour is perfect for travelers looking for a more intimate experience as you visit monuments and memorials in the state capital. With a small group limited to 11 people most, see the White House, Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and more.