History walks in Washington, DC
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Prices run from £37 to £85 per person. 1 of 4 is a private or small-group tour (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 15 | £37 | 4.9 (423) |
| Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House | 2 hours | Up to 15 | £50 | 4.9 (566) |
| Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour | 2 hours | Up to 20 | £57 | 4.9 (625) |
| DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour | 3 hours | Up to 12 | £85 | 4.8 (260) |
Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A two-hour walk through Georgetown's cobbled streets, the C&O Canal and historic homes such as the Old Stone House. Tour details: Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £37Free cancellation
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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House (opens Viator in a new tab)
A two-hour walk that follows the Lincoln assassination through the streets of Penn Quarter, with entry to Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House. Tour details: Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre & Petersen House
Guided in English
From £50Free cancellation
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Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
Donuts and sweet treats on a walk through the capital's history. Tour details: Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour
Guided in English
From £57Free cancellation
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DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A three-hour food and history walk along U Street in Washington, once known as Black Broadway. It stops at Ben's Chili Bowl and an Ethiopian restaurant, among other places. Tour details: DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £85Free cancellation
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