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Best Sightseeing Tours in Washington DC

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

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Take a guided tour of the nation’s capital and enjoy our national treasures. Here are the best of Washington, DC tours:

Old Town Trolley
Enjoy a narrated tour of Washington DC covering over 100 points of interest, including the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. On and off privileges at 17 stops allow you to tour at your own pace.

American Heritage Tour of Washington, DC
Hop on a Tourmobile and enjoy a narrated sightseeing tour of 25 major sites on and around the National Mall in Washington DC. One day and two day tickets are available. You may reboard for free throughout the day.

Monuments by Moonlight
Old Town Trolley Tours show you the sights of Washington, DC after hours on its 2 ½ hour tour. Enjoy the sights of the illuminated monuments and memorials, the Capitol Building, the White House and Georgetown. Stops include: FDR Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Lincoln and Vietnam Veteran's Memorials. Hear entertaining stories and learn of the ghosts whose spirits haunt our nation's capital.

DC By Foot
Free walking tours of the Washington, DC's monuments are offered twice daily at 2pm and 6pm with a fast paced and engaging presentation by young and energetic tour guides. The guides work exclusively for tips ensuring that you enjoy the experience. You'll hear unique and legendary stories about George Washington's love for dogs, the indestructibility of the President's car, why French women loved Thomas Jefferson and much more. Private tours are available as well.

Ghost Tours in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Take a walking tour and hear ghost stories and legends about infamous haunted places such as Lafayette Square Park, Historic Alexandria or downtown Annapolis. Find spooky tours around the region.

DC Ducks
Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and see the sites of Washington DC. Ninety minute tours begin at Union Station, continue to the National Mall where you'll see the city’s monuments and Smithsonian Museums. The tour concludes with a cruise along the Potomac River all in the same vehicle!

Spy City Tours
This is a new interactive tour, just launched by the International Spy Museum and Gray Line combining a Washington, DC city tour and espionage. See more than 25 of Washington's most notable espionage sites used by some of the nation's infamous spies from the World Wars to the Cold War to the present!

Bike the Sites
Enjoy a tour of Washington DC while riding a bike. You may bring your own or rent mountain bikes, child trailers, and strollers. Tours begin at the Old Post Office Pavilion, just a block from the National Mall. Choose from the following packages: • Museums tour: Smithsonian museums, Capital Hill, Union Station, Supreme Court and more! • Monuments or Sites @ Nite tour: Monuments and memorials along the National Mall and Tidal Basin. • Sculpture Garden and Hillwood Museum tour • Ride to Mount Vernon (Distance: 45 miles) • Bridges of Washington • Custom Bike Tours: Create you own tour

Segway Tours
Segway tours are the hip new way to explore Washington, DC! Cruise past the monuments, the Smithsonian museums, the White House, the Capitol and more as your guide entertains you with stories and historical facts about the nation’s capital. A Segway is a self-balancing, personal transportation device that's fun and easy to operate.

DC Party Shuttle Tours
Take a tour with personalized attention while visiting the Capitol Building, the White House and most of Washington, DC's monuments. Tour guides get on and off the shuttle and offer insight into the city's top attractions. Day and Evening tours are available as well as private tours.

Washington DC Cruises along the Potomac River
For a different view of Washington DC, take a cruise along the Potomac River and see breathtaking views of the Kennedy Center, Watergate, the Washington Monument, the U. S. Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial and more.

Georgetown Tours
Explore the oldest and most famous neighborhood of Washington, DC. Take a tour of Georgetown and see historic homes, the C & O Canal, the prestigious Georgetown University, and more.

Walking Tours
A walking tour is great way to see the city and to learn about the history, architecture, and famous people of a particular neighborhood. These tours are usually composed of small groups and can be targeted to your specific interests.

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