Most tours require 3-4 months' advance requests and can be made through your Member of Congress. Almost all tours & museums are FREE! Here are some helpful links to help you plan a trip of a lifetime and the best DC itinerary.
Hands down favorite – you must do a Capitol tour!
Book a Tour | U.S. Capitol
The People's House | Always an honor to visit the WH
Visit The White House
Excellent tour-1 of the 3 brances of government
Visiting the Court - Supreme Court of the United States
Fascinating tour
Pentagon Tours
Absolutely stunning! You can get a library card, which then gives you access to the Reading Room!
Visiting the Library
You can go to the top of the monument, which offers 360-degree views of the city!
Washington Monument Tour, Washington Monument
Seeing the monuments at night is one of the most spectacular views in DC! Don't sleep on this one!
Washington DC Night Tours
This is a great tour! You can also book a ticket to see a play in the theater!
Ford's Theatre
Georgetown…simply spectacular! The houses, the architecture, the shopping--it's all fabulous.
Historic Walking Tours of Georgetown
Must do! Hands down one of the most special places in DC.
Arlington National Cemetery Tours
Must see! Mount Vernon is a special place.
Plan Your Visit to Mount Vernon
Definitely worth it! Interactive and informative! Great tour for the whole family!
Museum of the Bible
Must see!
National Archives Museum
Excellent! Don't miss the Hope Diamond!
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
My personal favorite of the Smithsonian Museums.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Always a classic and favorite! Newly renovated
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Fantastic zoo!!! Definitely worth it!
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Beautiful museum
National Gallery of Art
Excellent museum. LOTS to see and definitely worth it.
