Top Washington DC Day Trips
Saved to wishlist!
When are you traveling?
Popular
Search experiences that may have limited interaction with crowds.
Search experiences with increased health and safety practices.
Search tours and activities you can do from home.
You are viewing Virtual Experiences in Washington DC. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. 🌎
Day Cruises
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Sightseeing Cruises
Bike Tours
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Classic Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
City Tours
Hop on Hop Off
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Price
Duration
Time of Day
RatingClear
Specials
At the heart of the eastern seaboard, DC is an ideal base for seeing some of the US’ most fascinating cities and historic sites. Whether you want to step back in time or visit a city that never sleeps, here are our top picks for day trips from DC.
Arlington, VA — 5 miles (8 km) away
With military memorials and long lines of gravestones, Arlington National Cemetery is this city’s most important and moving destination, but visitors to Arlington can also stop by the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.
Mount Vernon & Alexandria, VA — 16 miles (26 km) & 8 miles (13 km) away
Martha and George Washington lived on an elegant plantation by the Potomac River known as Mount Vernon, and visiting is a glimpse of 18th-century life—tours of the estate explore the President’s rye distillery, home, and slave quarters. Just upstream from Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria is full of Revolutionary-era landmarks and architecture in a quaint, walkable downtown.
Gettysburg, PA — 87 miles (140 km) away
Visit the site of a legendary Civil War battle on a trip to Gettysburg National Military Park. The battlefield is now a peaceful landscape of rolling fields, but the fighting is remembered in a series of monuments, museum exhibits, and a 360-degree cyclorama painted in vivid colors.
New York City, NY — 226 miles (364 km) away
The Big Apple's skyscrapers and boroughs need no introduction and are a quick trip from DC by plane or a longer day excursion by rail. Bus tours, guided tours, and attraction passes are great ways to get your bearings as you spend the day shopping 5th Avenue, exploring NYC highlights, or cruising to the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge.
37 results | All Washington DC Tours
Sort by:Featured

Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour
611
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.
…More
From
$74.00
From
$74.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC
213
Explore some of the most famous landmark locations around Washington, DC on this guided, half-day sightseeing tour. Travel to Mount Vernon, George Washington's popular plantation in Virginia and one of the nation’s most beloved historic sites. Learn about his life and tour his home of more than 40 years. Then enjoy a guided bus trip around Old Town Alexandria. See the many historic 17th- and 18th-century homes, hear colorful stories about this founding father and discover little known facts about all the monuments, statues and buildings in the area.
…More
From
$81.17
From
$81.17
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Mount Vernon Day Tour from Washington DC
16
Visit George Washington’s historic home and estate with a 6-hour tour of Mount Vernon from Washington, D.C. Get a glimpse of the President’s life and work as you explore an elegant mansion furnished with period antiques and Washington’s personal belongings. Browse education exhibits at the onsite museum, and visit the tomb where George and Martha Washington were buried. Learn about the legacy of slavery at Mount Vernon in the slaves’ quarters, then tour the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds before returning to D.C.
…More
From
$86.10
From
$86.10
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Learn More

Private Washington DC Day Trip from New York
29
Visit Washington, D.C., on a private, full-day trip from New York City with a chauffeured minivan that accommodates up to six passengers. Enjoy the ride in comfort and style, then spend a day exploring the capital’s most important sites. See the United States Capitol and the moving tombs of the Arlington National Cemetery, then continue to the White House and Presidential memorials. Visit the museums and monuments that line the National Mall before returning to New York.
…More
From
$1,199.00
per group
From
$1,199.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Learn More

Private Tour of Washington DC
18
I offer very personal guided tours of Washington DC, in French, Spanish and English.
I am a professional guide, member of the Guild of Guides in Washington DC. When not guiding, I work as an archaeologist and as a cultural heritage consultant internationally.
A curious urban explorer, passionate about art, history and D.C.’s hidden tales, I arrange customized boutique tours for international visitors, local diplomats, corporate small groups and private families.
Let's transform your time in Washington DC into an unforgettable experience.
Contact me now !
…More
From
$65.00
Price varies by group size
From
$65.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Customized, Private Guided Tour of Washington, DC
8
THIS COST OF THIS TOUR IS BY GROUP. Concierge Tours ensures that all our guests, no matter the size of the group, see exactly what they want in the time they are in the Washington, DC area. A customized itinerary will be created and reviewed so that our guests know exactly what sights they will visit on the day(s) they spend on tour.
Concierge Tours also caters to children! We keep them entertained and engaged during the tour.
…More
From
$480.00
per group
From
$480.00
per group

Private US Army and Pentagon Tour in Washington DC by Luxury Car
8
Explore the military history of Washington, DC, on a 6-hour, private tour of the Pentagon, Fort McNair, the Industrial College of Armed Forces, and Arlington Cemetery. This tour accommodates your group of up to 5 people, and includes round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees, and a personal driver/guide.
…More
From
$513.38
per group
From
$513.38
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Learn More

Luxury Tours of Mount Vernon
7
Up to five guests are picked up in a luxury SUV at Alexandria or National Harbor hotels or at metro stops for a private tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and/or other nearby historic sites. Tours are tailored to the guests individual interests, preferences, and endurance.
…More
From
$120.00
From
$120.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Private Customized Tour of Washington DC with US Veteran
18
Delve into the nation’s military history with a twenty-year Navy veteran as your guide on a private tour. Choose from an extensive list of museums, monuments, memorials, battlefields, cemeteries, and even the Pentagon (90 day advanced notice required) on an exclusive tour of Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Get unmatched insights and history and spend the day walking through the pages of a real life history book.
…More
From
$760.00
per group
From
$760.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Learn More

George Washington's Mount Vernon by Potomac Riverboat
22
Cruise on the Potomac River to Mount Vernon on this day trip from Alexandria. Listen to informative narration on board the boat, and then take a self-guided tour of George and Martha Washington's estate. Admission is included.
…More
From
$50.00
From
$50.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return
35
Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and Old Town Alexandria on this independent bike tour along the Mount Vernon Trail. Check out the historic estate, which was once home to George Washington, and wander through the grounds, galleries, and hallways of this stately mansion. Opt for a tour upgrade and kick back for your return trip on a narrated Potomac River cruise to Alexandria. This independent tour offers plenty of flexibility and is one of the best ways to explore Mount Vernon.
…More
From
$50.00
From
$50.00

Private Marine Corps Tour of Washington DC by Luxury Car
4
Get acquainted with the history of the United States Marine Corps on this guided, 6-hour, small group tour in Washington DC. From the Marine Corps War Memorial, aka the Iwo Jima Memorial, to the Marine Barracks, Marine Corps Base Quantico, and the National Museum of the Marine Corps, expert guides provide unique and detailed information. This intimate tour provides an incredible historical experience for those with an interest in the US Marine Corps. Lunch, entry fees and a local hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
…More
From
$675.00
per group
From
$675.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Learn More

War Memorials and Arlington National Cemetery Tour
159
Visit Arlington National Cemetery and explore some of the most famous memorials around Washington, DC on this sightseeing tour. At Arlington National, witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, then stop at famous landmark locations like the Marine Corps War Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and more. Additionally, see the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and many more—even the White House, the United States Capitol and the National Mall.
…More
From
$71.74
From
$71.74
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Full-Day Tour of Washington DC and Mt. Vernon
3
35 years of conducting excellent tours in Washington DC Metro area including Alexandria and Mt. Vernon
…More
From
$128.00
From
$128.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More

Private Wine Tour Transportation
2
Benefit from a customized itinerary and personalized attention on this private wine tour from Washington DC. You won't have to worry about navigation or choosing a designated driver; all transportation from the DC area is provided to wineries in Leesburg, Virginia. You and your private party can pick any three wineries you'd like to visit, where you can embark on tours and tastings.
…More
From
$467.50
per group
$82.50 savings
From
$467.50
per group
$82.50 savings
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Learn More
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Penn Quarter
- Georgetown
- The Smithsonian
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
- National Gallery of Art
- National Museum of American History
- Hard Rock Café Washington DC
- The Pentagon
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Old Town Alexandria
- Monticello
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
- Woodrow Wilson House
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Dupont Circle
- Georgetown University
- Things to do in Philadelphia
- Things to do in Pittsburgh
- Things to do in Newark
- Things to do in New York City
- Things to do in Brooklyn
- Things to do in Long Island
- Things to do in Buffalo
- Things to do in Niagara Falls
- Things to do in Niagara Falls & Around
- Things to do in Toronto
- Things to do in Boston
- Things to do in Charleston
- Things to do in Pennsylvania
- Things to do in New Jersey
- Things to do in New York