Union Station tours and tickets

Union Station questions, answered

What is the best tour of Union Station?

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley is the highest ranked option, scoring 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 4,171 traveler reviews, from $38 per person. We rank 14 experiences at Union Station in Washington DC, and Washington DC Day Tour from New York City and Iconic Capitol Hill Architectural Walking Tour are the closest alternatives.

How much do Union Station tickets and tours cost?

$5 is the lowest entry price we track, on Washington DC Neighborhoods Personalized Self-Guided App Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Union Station itself is free to enter, so you are paying for the guide, transport or timed access.

How long should I spend at Union Station?

The experiences we rank run about 16.4 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair Union Station with other Washington DC highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is Union Station worth visiting?

Union Station holds a 4.1 out of 5 traveler rating from 12,876 reviews. Across the 14 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 84 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a Union Station booking?

12 of the 14 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is Union Station?

Union Station is in Washington DC, United States at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington DC, 20002. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near Union Station?

Washington is the rare city where the headline attractions cost nothing and the scarce resource is access. Timed entry to the Smithsonian museums, Capitol and White House tours, and the night monument runs by bike or bus are what fill up. Our ranking rewards operators who secure the passes themselves rather than telling you to sort it out at the door. Outty ranks every Washington DC experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your Union Station slot.