Things to do in Washington DC, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Washington DC, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience at 88 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $1 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 88 · from $79

Best value

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards Walk

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 77 · from $1

Best with kids

Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 81 · from $65

Most proven

DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 86 · from $54

Best short trip

Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 84 · from $10

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Washington DC compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience	88	Exceptional	$79	4h	4.9/5 (1,310)	Free to 24h before
Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards	88	Exceptional	$69	2h	4.9/5 (2,781)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour	88	Exceptional	$70	2.5h	4.9/5 (2,014)	Free to 24h before
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions	88	Exceptional	$79	3h	4.9/5 (1,719)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise	87	Exceptional	$79	6h	4.7/5 (3,695)	Free to 24h before
DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart	86	Exceptional	$54	2h	4.8/5 (3,075)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night	86	Exceptional	$54	2h	4.8/5 (3,130)	Free to 24h before
DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks \| Open-Top Upgrade Available	86	Exceptional	$54	3h	4.7/5 (7,242)	Free to 24h before
US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry	85	Exceptional	$55	2h	4.8/5 (2,131)	Free to 24h before
Private Multilingual DC City Tour (Spanish, Portuguese, English)	84	Exceptional	$50	4h	5.0/5 (225)	Free to 24h before
Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour	84	Exceptional	$10	1h	4.9/5 (413)	Free to 24h before
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets	84	Exceptional	$69	6h	4.7/5 (1,573)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour	84	Exceptional	$55	3h	4.8/5 (879)	Free to 24h before
Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour	84	Exceptional	$29	2h	4.9/5 (404)	Free to 24h before
Skip-the-Line National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Tour Semi-Private	84	Exceptional	$10	1h	5.0/5 (220)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley	84	Exceptional	$38	2.5h	4.6/5 (4,171)	Free to 24h before
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max	83	Exceptional	$10	2h	5.0/5 (189)	Free to 24h before
VIP Best of DC with US Capitol + National Archives Reserved Entry	83	Exceptional	$129	8.5h	4.6/5 (2,558)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials	82	Exceptional	$49	4h	4.8/5 (512)	Free to 24h before
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour	82	Exceptional	$89	3h	5.0/5 (330)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.