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Cherry Blossom Tours

This tour will take you around the Tidal Basin in the cool shade of the city's legendary cherry trees and through some of DC's most beautiful, majestic and picturesque memorials.

Capitol & Library of Congress

This highlight tour of Capitol Hill brings the political center of Washington DC alive with stories & trivia.

Ghost Tours

We offer Ghosts of Georgetown, the White House, and Capitol Hill tours - explore the darker side of DC neighborhoods.

Embassy Row

Wealth, power, intrigue, scandals, curses and political assassination fill the stories on this tour.  Take a walk around the world and see the international side of the nation's capital city.

Intro to DC

From the Washington Monument to the White House, take the Metro with a local guide and end at our favorite view of DC.

National Mall

We offer four different National Mall tours from a moonlight stroll to a 3 hour National Mall and Tidal Basin tour to see them all!

Lincoln Assassination

It was a night that changed the history of a nation forever. Journey back in time with your guide to learn about the Lincoln Assassination...

Historic Georgetown

Take a walk through Washington, DC's oldest neighborhood on our Historic Georgetown Tour. See some of the Kennedy homes, Georgetown University, and much more!

Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guards

Join our Arlington National Cemetery tour to learn about this hallowed ground, see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb...

DC by Foot is pleased to present free and name-your-own-price Washington DC tours and ticketed tours by our expert guides.  

On many of our guided tours, you choose how much the tour was worth after your tour is over, encouraging your guide to provide a memorable experience. 


We offer sightseeing tours of Washington DC, including Georgetown, Alexandria, and Arlington National Cemetery, which will give you a fuller appreciation of this great capital city and surrounding sights.

Be sure to check out our tour calendar to see which tours are offered while you are in town.



WALKING TOURS

We offer guided walking tours throughout Washington, DC - and beyond!

Not sure if our tours are right for you? Then read our reviews.

DC by FootExcellentDC by Foot5.0 Based on 909 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onJose M.Jose M. ★★★★★ We loved the tour. Ingeborg our tour guide was super nice and knowledgeable.Kelly J.Kelly J. ★★★★★ Eli was a great tour guide. We enjoyed the tour. We learned a lot about Georgetown and its past I would recommend it.Sandra P.Sandra P. ★★★★★ We are so glad that we booked a moonlight in the memorials walking tour with Dan. We are impressed with his knowledge of dc history. We will definitely come back for walking tours with dc by foot.Kristi S.Kristi S. ★★★★★ Great tour of Georgetown haunted places! Guide told some great stories of Georgetown ghosts and the area history.hopson1996hopson1996 ★★★★★ Great tour and the tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable! Highly recommended.Kaylie C.Kaylie C. ★★★★★ I was very lucky to attend one of the capital/library of congress tours and the moonlight tour through my university’s trip to D.C. I could not recommend these tours enough! Our tour guide, Dan, was extremely knowledgeable and had the most uplifting personality. My partner and I asked Dan a lot of completely random questions about the monuments and he always responded with the best answers and most thorough explanations. His knowledge of the monuments and the D.C area paired with his kindness and bubbly personality made our trip 100x better. We also learned that the company he works for offers Washington D.C ghost tours, which means we will definitely be back soon!Ryan J.Ryan J. ★★★★★ I had the pleasure of experiencing a tour of Washington D.C. led by Dan, who works for DC by Foot, and I must say it was nothing short of exceptional. Dan's knowledge of the city's history and landmarks was truly impressive, and his passion for sharing this information was palpable throughout the tour. Not only was Dan informative, but he also had a knack for keeping the tour engaging and interactive, ensuring that everyone in the group remained captivated from start to finish. His friendly demeanor and sense of humor added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. Overall, Dan's tour exceeded all expectations, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the nation's capital.Ryan Jnicola M.nicola M. ★★★★★ Excellent Intro to Washington DC tour! Katherine was so knowledgeable, amusing and well-paced in her delivery. We really enjoyed the small group approach (7 people!), we'd highly recommend both Katherine and the tour!!Christina J.Christina J. ★★★★★ Dan was great! Very informative and personable, kept track of everyone well and even fixed a glitch from the Viator booking re our tickets with the Capitol docent. Thanks!Debbie W.Debbie W. ★★★★★ We had a WONDERFUL tour of Georgetown by foot, with Katherine Fisher!!!! She was super knowledgable, engaging, funny and personable!! She truly made the experience a delight, and we can't wait to book another tour with KATHERINE - She's AWESOME!!Erik SErik S ★★★★★ Dan King was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and he has a wealth of knowledge.Flora H.Flora H. ★★★★★ Wesley brought this place to life. The Lincoln family endured so much hardship in their short lives. Very poignant tour.Ira P.Ira P. ★★★★★ Ian Petrulli (Holiday Travel I.Ian Petrulli (Holiday Travel I. ★★★★★ Yana N.Yana N. ★★★★★ We did a Ghost tour in Georgetown with Sarah and it was awesome. She was great. Loved all the stories and she was very captivating telling them. Would highly recommend her and Dc by foot.Erin S.Erin S. ★★★★★ Alissa H.Alissa H. ★★★★★ Highly recommend Ingeborg as a guide! Her extensive knowledge made the Capitol Building and Library of Congress tour fascinating. A fantastic experience with DC by Foot.”Steve B.Steve B. ★★★★★ Mariam H.Mariam H. ★★★★★ I am a huge fan of DC by foot! I have gone on more of their tours than I can count over the years and always bring new friends with me every time! Everyone thoroughly enjoys it!marie annick O.marie annick O. ★★★★★ Kevin is a fantastic and passionate guide!We had a great tour with him around Lincoln’s assassination… Kevin is very knowledgeable and courteous. I strongly recommend him!Shontae W.Shontae W. ★★★★★ Historic Georgetown Tour with Eli was great. His pacing and details were well received by our group. He had great knowledge and could answer our questions, would highly recommend!Roxanne H.Roxanne H. ★★★★★ Becca was amazing I highly recommend requesting her. She knows a lot about the houses and she knows the history behind them and she answers your questions. If you love paranormal history then this ghost tour is for you. Also if you’re planning on going on this tour you should definitely request Becca she makes the tour a lot more enjoyable. You also should have a camera because of all the cool houses. I highly suggest you take the tour. It’s not a waste of money or time.👻🫶🎃☠️Kendall H.Kendall H. ★★★★★ We had a great time! Becca was a fun guide and the tour was full of interesting stops and storieslidiadotcomlidiadotcom ★★★★★ Becca was amazingJessica P.Jessica P. ★★★★★ We really enjoyed our tour! The history was rich and the ghost stories were really fun. It was beautiful to walk through georgetown at night, even with it drizzling and cold. Inge was super knowledgeable and personable. Would definitely recommend doing a tour!Dawn M.Dawn M. ★★★★★ Inga was the star of the night, our group was talking about our tour the whole conference. Knowledgeable and entertaining - AND she made sure we fit so much in! Loved it!NYC E.NYC E. ★★★★★ Katherine was wonderful, informative and punctual. Enjoyable even by our teenage daughter. Highly recommend this tour.Marco A.Marco A. ★★★★★ Katherine foi incrível! Grande conhecimento, clareza nas explicações, gentil. Foi uma experiência marcante!Allie Z.Allie Z. ★★★★★ I am so fortunate to work with DC by Foot to organize private tours for my organization and have had nothing but positive experiences! The guides are knowledgeable, fun, and engaging, and we truly enjoy all of the walking tours that DC by Foot offers from Embassy Row to Capitol Hill and more! Would highly recommend for groups, private tours, and bringing friends and family who are visiting the city.Edward H.Edward H. ★★★★★ We arrange private tours for our students every semester. They learn so much about the history and life of DC. It is easy to visit the touristy spaces, but DC by Foot tours add such depth and context to those visits. I strongly recommend for any size group. The tour guides like to adjust their tours based on the questions and interests of the group. Can't say enough about how great the folks are at DC by Foot.Gordon K.Gordon K. ★★★★★ Fascinating and fun tour. Katherine was great. Her knowledge is impressive and she shares it in a fun and interesting way.Julie S.Julie S. ★★★★★ We enjoyed our tour so much. Great information and great delivery!!AnnikaAnnika ★★★★★ Katherine’s tour was exceptional to say the least! She went above and beyond as a tour guide giving insightful information about Washington DC and the National Mall. Couldn’t recommend more - a must do whilst visiting!!Melody M.Melody M. ★★★★★ Katherine did the Monuments tour and it was terrific! Good pace, lots of local “tips” and full of great stories - not just facts. Katherine was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. I highly recommend.Seeing Marine One was an added treat!Michael S.Michael S. ★★★★★ - Excellent tour experience with Katherine Sunday! Using her tips and insights, we ended up spending over 5 hours on site and could have stayed longer...Michael I.Michael I. ★★★★★ Alema N.Alema N. ★★★★★ The tour was informative and fun. I would recommendTim R.Tim R. ★★★★★ Ingeborg was our tour guide and she was wonderful. Knowledgeable and patient, she provided fun and interesting insight into her discussion of Georgetown. We loved it.Wendy St. H.Wendy St. H. ★★★★★ The tour explored many of the memorials at the capital including: the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King memorial, the Korean memorial as well as WW1. Our guide had a degree in history and was extremely knowledgeable as well as interesting. I would highly recommend this company.Alejandro la C.Alejandro la C. ★★★★★ Greta tour, 100% recommended. Becca was our guide and she was amazing!Regi S.Regi S. ★★★★★ Becca is a phenomenal guide. Her knowledge is unmatched much like her positive energy! The best experience and tour guide ever!!Melissa S.Melissa S. ★★★★★ Becca was the BEST storyteller and my family loved our experience, even with the rain.Keiya C.Keiya C. ★★★★★ An amazing experience with lots of information! Another great tour by DC by FootJudy M G.Judy M G. ★★★★★ Manja B.Manja B. ★★★★★ Rasheen C.Rasheen C. ★★★★★ Becca led our tour of Georgetown GLOW. She was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the installations and neighborhood. The tour finished in an hour and a half. It didn't feel at all rushed or too long.Omar Z.Omar Z. ★★★★★ Becca was a great guide! We did the Capitol & library tour;; she was very kind, knowledgeable and we got to see many details. Thanks to this tour I was able to see more than I could have seen by myself. Thank you!Carolyn F.Carolyn F. ★★★★★ Thoroughly enjoyed the Georgetown GLOW Lights and Public Art walking tour led by Kathleen. 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Rizwan A.Rizwan A. ★★★★★ it was a short walking tour but Eli was an informative guide and gave us tips on booking a tour of the beautiful Congress Library and Capitol.

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Ryan W.Ryan W. ★★★★★ We had a great time! Our guide was very knowledgeable, not just about Lincoln’s Assassination, but the history of DC!Martin B.Martin B. ★★★★★ i did the monuments tour. Stephen is very knowledgeable, passionate and good storyteller. His tour made my visit to Washington a great experience!Kerri M.Kerri M. ★★★★★ Gideon was a great tour guide. his love of history shone through and it was a pleasure to be a part of. I highly recommend this tour and really any tour by this company!Brenda L.Brenda L. ★★★★★ Loved, loved, loved the Ghosts of Georgetown Tour! Got creepy vibes which my daughters and I loved. Also loved the bits of history thrown in about Robert Todd Lincoln and the Kennedys. Amelia was a great tour guide-entertaining and fun! I definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun spooky tour.Irina B.Irina B. ★★★★★ We recommend Andy for your tour of Cathedral! The tour we had with him was amazing!Karen M.Karen M. ★★★★★ Just finished the Ghosts of Georgetown tour with Erin and had a wonderful time! She was fun and knowledgeable an you can tell she enjoys what she does. It was history focused with spooky stuff mixed in, which is how I like my ghost tours. I brought a friend who has never been on a ghost tour and this one has convinced her to start looking for them when she travels!LeAnn Pomeroy C.LeAnn Pomeroy C. ★★★★★ What a great tour! Emilia was a fantastic tour guide. I can't believe how much we covered in 3 hours and she never made us feel rushed. She gave us plenty of time to take pictures, really see the memorials and take bathroom breaks. Emilia was so knowledgeable and had some very interesting stories that are not generally known. I definitely recommend DC by Foot and Emilia if you can get her.Inna Buzhaker B.Inna Buzhaker B. ★★★★★ We went on the walking tour of Georgetown with Rebecca. She was great - welcoming, informative, funny! Highly recommend!Efro M.Efro M. ★★★★★ A wonderful time, Becca was very knowledgeable!December R D.December R D. ★★★★★ We did three different tours by these ladies and they were amazing. They made them fun entertaining and had everyone engaged. I highly recommend them and would do more tours with them on my next trip. Thank you for taking the time to teach us about the history and making it fun and enjoyable to learn about. Keep up the great work.Mary Kay Tettemer L.Mary Kay Tettemer L. ★★★★★ We did the Ghosts of Georgetown tour with Melissa and she was just amazing! Very knowledgeable and her stories kept us entertained! Definitely recommend!Ann Sherlock C.Ann Sherlock C. ★★★★★ Emilia was great fun on our tour and very informative. Every tour I have taken the guides are excellent, personable and have a great sense of humor.Greg L.Greg L. ★★★★★ The Lincoln Assassination tour was the highlight of our family trip to Washington. Becca, our tour guide was outstanding. Her description of the assassination brought the night of April 14, 1865 to life. I have read a number of books on the topic but Becca added details that were new to me. She is extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.Marilyn O M.Marilyn O M. ★★★★★ We did the monument night tour with Eli. He was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. This was so much better than any bus tour because you felt like a knowledgeable friend was showing you around. I would highly recommendAlicia P.Alicia P. ★★★★★ My husband and I did the evening Ghosts of Georgetown tour. Melissa was our guide and she was super entertaining and knowledgeable. Tour was well worth the price. Had a great time despite getting soaked in the rain! So glad we did this. Definitely recommend. 👍Marene C.Marene C. ★★★★★ My friends and I did the DC by foot Moonlight and Memorials tour and it was one of my favorite parts of our trip. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!Lauri M.Lauri M. ★★★★★ My son and I joined DC Tours by Foot for the Lincoln Assassination Tour. This was one of the highlights of our trip!! Becca kept everyone in our group engaged and hanging on every twist and turn of the story. Even though we were pretty familiar with the events, and the tour had to be modified due to COVID and other closures, we both loved our experience. Our only regret is that we didn't book more of our tours through DC Tours by Foot!
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Tour Calendar

If a tour is not listed at the date and time, that means we are not running a tour then.

Private Tours and our Self Guided Audio Tours are always available!

Our Washington, DC walking tours are also a great way to meet fellow travelers and make new friends.

Our guests come from all over the world, and this means that many different perspectives are reflected in the questions asked of our tour guides and contribute to more enriching experiences for our guests.


We have over 2800 reviews with a rating of 5 out of 5 starsRead the reviews for yourself.  


We run a reduced schedule in the winter but tours operate year-round.

If you want to read a quick summary of every tour, read our Tour Options.

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Self-Guided Washington DC Tours

Don't see a tour that fits your schedule?

We also offer GPS-enabled audio tours as well as several self-guided tours, which are totally free to take.

These audio and self-guided tours allow you to take the tour whenever you want, though you won't have a live guide to answer questions!

Likewise, any of our tours can be booked as a private tour option, which can be customized.


OTHER TOURS

We also have recommendations for other tours available in DC that can get you around the city in different ways. Read more about the best options, ways to save money, and tips.


NIGHT TOURS OF DC

Some cities are meant to be seen by day and others at night. Washington, DC is one of the rare cities that need to be seen at both times of the day. 

Most museums are closed at nightfall, so there are still plenty of hours in the day to explore the city, the monuments, and memorials. Especially the darker side. 

In addition to our night walking tours (see below the video), there are also bus, boat, bike, and Segway tours of the nation's capital city.

We offer many nighttime tour options - some are family-friendly and some are adults only!

As always, check our tour calendar to see which walks are taking place when you are in the city.

Regularly Scheduled Night Tours


DEALS AND DISCOUNTS

Check out our guide to Things to Do in DC for advice on things to do in Washington, places to visit in DC, and tourist attractions to do.

While most things are free in DC, there are some great museums and attractions that do have ticketed prices.

To help you find the best option for your wallet, read about the deals and discounts you can find through booking attraction passes.

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