Last Minute things to do in Washington DC

We rank 701 last minute things to do in Washington DC, United States. The highest scoring is Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $1 per person. Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

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Last Minute in Washington DC compared

Top 10 last minute things to do in Washington DC by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience88$794h4.9/5 (1,310)
Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards88$692h4.9/5 (2,781)
Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour88$702.5h4.9/5 (2,014)
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions88$793h4.9/5 (1,719)
Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise87$796h4.7/5 (3,695)
DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart86$542h4.8/5 (3,075)
Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night86$542h4.8/5 (3,130)
DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available86$543h4.7/5 (7,242)
US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry85$552h4.8/5 (2,131)
Private Multilingual DC City Tour (Spanish, Portuguese, English)84$504h5/5 (225)

Every last minute experience we rank in Washington DC

Last Minute in Washington DC: common questions

What are the best last minute things to do in Washington DC?
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 1,310 traveler reviews. Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards, Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour, Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions follow close behind. We rank 701 last minute experiences in Washington DC in total.
How much do last minute activities in Washington DC cost?
Expect around $70 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards Walk from $1, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book last minute activities in Washington DC for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked last minute experiences we track in Washington DC currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank last minute experiences in Washington DC?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable last minute options in Washington DC, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Washington DC?
Late March to April for cherry blossom, or September to November for cool museum weather.

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Culture & History 512Nightlife 182Outdoors 115Most Popular 73Family Friendly 71Food & Drink 56Most Highly Reviewed 14

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