Things to Do in Washington DC

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Popular Tours in DC

Explore DC with guided walking tours, sightseeing trips, boat tours, food tours, historic experiences, and nearby day trips.
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This tour offers a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments, guided by expert Washingtonian storytellers. We love sharing unique, little-known facts that you won’t find on the internet or in books. You…

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Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and…

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Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!

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2 hoursFree cancellationNew on Viator

Explore Washington DC’s most famous monuments on a 2-hour guided small-group cart tour, with daytime, evening, and nighttime departures. Choose our charming 1930s-style Classic Vintage Cart or a larger Luxury Electric Cart with extra space…

Upcoming Events in Washington DC

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  • Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — COMEDY: Jerrod Carmichael at DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Remaining: 24. View Tickets
  • Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Sombr at Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004. From $51, Avg. price ~ $264, Tickets Available: 416. View Tickets
  • Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — BALLET: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company at Music Center At Strathmore • 1,976 seats, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. From $94, Avg. price ~ $123, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — FILM, Best Value: John Cusack With A Screening of Say Anything at Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102. From $23, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 217. View Tickets
  • Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Beat - Band at The Theater at MGM National Harbor • 3,000 seats, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. From $48, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 370. View Tickets
  • Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — Concert: Rookiez & Vetz SZN 1: Veteran's Day Beat Battle at Union Stage - DC • 450 seats, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. From $48, Avg. price ~ $55, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets

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