From the monuments of the National Mall to the hidden stories of Georgetown, our expert guides bring Washington DC to life in a way no map or audio tour ever could. Built for curious travelers of every kind.
★★★★★ Rated on TripAdvisor | 🗺️ Featured by Lonely Planet as one of DC’s most popular tour operators | ✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before | 🗓️ Flexible rescheduling always available
Browse & Book Our DC Tours
Walking & Bus Tours from 1.5 to 6 hours, starting from $39 per person. One name-your-own-price tour available.
Can I cancel or reschedule my tour?
Tickets and reservation fees are refundable with at least 24 hours’ notice before the tour. Rescheduling is free when space is available.
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Want Something More Personalized? Book a Private Tour.
Not every group fits a scheduled public tour and that’s exactly why we offer private experiences. Whether you’re planning a corporate outing, a family reunion, a student group trip, or just want a guide entirely to yourselves, we’ll build the tour around you.
Choose your route, your pace, and your focus. Travel on foot through the neighborhoods, in a private vehicle around the monuments, or on a group bus for larger parties. From the National Mall to Arlington Cemetery to Capitol Hill – and everywhere in between.
Corporate Groups
Team building, client entertainment, or company retreats.
We’ve done them all.
Families & Special Occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, multi-generational trips.
Tell us what matters and we’ll build around it.
Student & School Groups
Looking for an educational experience? Visit our EducaTours by Foot page for curriculum-aligned programs designed specifically for student groups.
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Why Choose DC by Foot?
- Serving Washington, DC since 2004: Our local experience helps us bring the city’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and history to life.
- Guides who are educators & storytellers first – Most hold advanced degrees in history or education. Almost all have classroom experience. Who knows how to hold an audience better than a middle school teacher?
- Small groups, big stories – We keep groups intimate so every guest gets a real experience, not a crowd.
- Every type of traveler welcome – Families, solo travelers, corporate groups, students, and everyone in between.
