Cultural & Theme Tours in Washington DC

Step into Washington, DC, history on a 70-minute walking tour led by a costumed, historical character that brings White House history to life. Hear insider stories and facts from an actor dressed as John Ousley, who tended the White House gardens through several presidencies. Get a personal perspective on the White House gardens and interior while strolling the neighborhood surrounding the White House. Please Note: The walk does not go into the White House or onto the White House grounds.

Take a spooky stroll through Washington DC on this guided, 90-minute walking ghost tour. Visit one of the most haunted buildings in the world - the United States Capitol Building, including the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress. Hear the stories of feuding ghosts of past lawmakers, haunted souls surrounding the Trial of the Lincoln Assassination Conspirators, the phantoms of past presidents and the curse that surrounds everything on Capitol Hill. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Get an overview of the attractions around the National Mall and the National Gallery of Art on this 5-hour walking tour with a small group of 8 people or fewer. Enter the National Gallery of Art to see some of the world's most famous paintings and take a break halfway through the tour for lunch (own expense).

Get a fun, irreverent experience of Washington DC's National Gallery of Art on a 2-hour 'museum hack' tour with an amazing guide. Spot the highlights of the museum's world-class collection, but keep it high energy and subversive to beat museum fatigue and art overload. This is an unconventional tour of the National Gallery of Art and is not recommended for participants under 18.

There's a long and haunted history behind one of America's most notable buildings, as the US Capitol is one of Washington DC's most haunted spots. Hear the tales of political tragedy and local superstition, and gain spooky insight into some of the Capitol's little-known, little-told secrets. Led by a professional tour guide and actor, this tour will help you see the Capitol in an unknown - and undead - light.

Check out the Library of Congress on this two-hour guided tour. You'll start outside by getting an up-close look at the iconic fountain and the sculptures that adorn the building. Then head inside and up to the top floor of the Jefferson Building to view the Mezzanine Gallery, the Minerva Mosaic, the Great Reading Room and Thomas Jefferson's Library.  On the second floor, you'll get a rare glimpse of the Gutenbergand Mainz bibles in the Bible Gallery. Pass by the ornate Great Hall and see the classical architecture and paintings by over 50 famous American artists. Then head back to the ground floor to visit the Bob Hope Gallery, the Gershwin Room, and Library Shop. You'll be able to view some of Bob Hope's personal papers, his famous joke file, and other memorabilia donated by one of the most famous entertainers in American history. See the first room dedicated to musicians in the Gershwin Room, where you'll George's grand piano and Ira's typewriter.

DC can be overwhelming; your walking tour shouldn't be.Our tours are like a stroll while chit-chatting with a knowledgeable friend.Dupont Circle is full of hidden gems -- in just an hour, we'll show you our 5 favorites, including a mansion with 70 secret doors and DC's most fire-proof residence. After the tour, at 1pm, we'll head to a local bar for lunch (everyone takes care of his own bill).Stay as long as you'd like. Sometimes the conversation is so good, lunch goes several hours :)

Washington DC is one of America's most famously historic cities, but aside from the political happenings around town and the legendary memorials, there's a haunted side to Washington DC that too often goes untold. During this two hour Washington DC haunted house walking tour, join a local guide and actor for a journey around the nation's capital that explores the paranormal. Hear the tales of death and tragedy that circle Lafayette Square, and finish the tour in front of the White House with a spooky, scary, and haunted sense of the capital's turbulent past.

Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this 4-hour history excursion in the Nation's Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites like Howard University, the vibrant neighborhood of LeDriot Park, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the M.L.K. Memorial, plus much more.

Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington, DC on this guided, 2-hour, small-group sightseeing tour. Hop aboard a special eCruiser vehicle and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of our nation's capital. Get a glimpse of the White House and travel around and through Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian museum complex, plus a plethora of famous memorials and monuments - like the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument - and many other hotspots. This is a great way to see many of DC's most famous landmarks.

Walk in the footsteps of many US presidents on this tour of Washington DC. During this 3-hour experience, visit the essential locations in the inauguration process, including the parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue and the US Capitol building, where the new president takes the oath of office. At the White House, see where the president and presidential spouse host the Inaugural Ball, then continue to the Jefferson Memorial and listen to your guide tell historical anecdotes about inaugurations past. Visit the National Building Museum and the National Air and Space Museum to expand your understanding of the inaugural process.