Most Popular things to do in Washington DC

We rank 86 most popular things to do in Washington DC, United States. The highest scoring is Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $16 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
86
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$16

Most Popular in Washington DC compared

Top 10 most popular things to do in Washington DC by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour91$702.5h4.9/5 (2,056)
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience90$794h4.9/5 (1,321)
Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards90$692h4.9/5 (2,850)
Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + Boat Cruise89$896h4.7/5 (3,754)
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions89$993h4.9/5 (1,728)
DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available88$583h4.7/5 (7,289)
US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry87$893h4.8/5 (2,171)
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets87$706h4.7/5 (1,676)
Washington DC: Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour86$653h4.8/5 (893)
DC Monuments & Capitol Hill Highlights Tour by Electric Cart86$622h4.8/5 (3,128)

Every most popular experience we rank in Washington DC

Most Popular in Washington DC: common questions

What are the best most popular things to do in Washington DC?
Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 2,056 traveler reviews. Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience, Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards, Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + Boat Cruise follow close behind. We rank 86 most popular experiences in Washington DC in total.
How much do most popular activities in Washington DC cost?
Expect around $76 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission from $16, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book most popular activities in Washington DC for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular 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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