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The best family-friendly activities in Washington DC for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Holiday Lights Tour of Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria

Join us as we explore the Nation’s Capital and its spectacular Christmas trees and festive displays on this fully-guided, three-hour journey! Meet your professional tour …More

Join us as we explore the Nation’s Capital and its spectacular Christmas trees and festive displays on this fully-guided, three-hour journey! Meet your professional tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Washington DC and Mount Vernon. After you experience the sight of the monument in their resplendent beauty in …More

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Washington DC and Mount Vernon. After you experience the sight of the monument in their resplendent beauty in...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Georgetown Spy History Tour with a Former CIA Officer

Spyher offers spy-themed tours and events inspired by the real-world experiences of former intelligence officers. Visit select spy sites in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with …More

Spyher offers spy-themed tours and events inspired by the real-world experiences of former intelligence officers. Visit select spy sites in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour

Vigilance Tours is unlike other tours With 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and DC – Eric Hommel (Lt …More

Vigilance Tours is unlike other tours With 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and DC – Eric Hommel (Lt...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$54
Washington DC Legend's Cart Evening Tour

See many of Washington, DC's most popular sites on this guided sightseeing cart shuttle tour. Discover the major points of interest and attractions in DC during …More

See many of Washington, DC's most popular sites on this guided sightseeing cart shuttle tour. Discover the major points of interest and attractions in DC during...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet Lunch Cruise

With the sunshine reflecting off the Potomac River, there’s no better place to enjoy an afternoon in Washington, D.C. than aboard a City Cruises lunch …More

With the sunshine reflecting off the Potomac River, there’s no better place to enjoy an afternoon in Washington, D.C. than aboard a City Cruises lunch...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.1 (435)
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$82
Capitol Hill Food and Walking Tour

Located within earshot of the US Capitol and the Mall, Capitol Hill is one of the earliest, historically diverse, and most beautiful areas in Washington …More

Located within earshot of the US Capitol and the Mall, Capitol Hill is one of the earliest, historically diverse, and most beautiful areas in Washington...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$81
DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Step into the shadows of the nation’s capital on the #1 ultimate ghost tour in Washington DC! Operating nightly, year-round, this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women …More

Step into the shadows of the nation’s capital on the #1 ultimate ghost tour in Washington DC! Operating nightly, year-round, this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour

Recently voted one of Cool DC's top Food Experiences in the US. Join us for a historic Donut adventure through our nation’s capital, Washington DC. …More

Recently voted one of Cool DC's top Food Experiences in the US. Join us for a historic Donut adventure through our nation’s capital, Washington DC....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
DC: Water Taxi Unlimited Pass & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Experience DC in a way that’s easy, exciting, and completely flexible. Start your journey on a hop-on hop-off tour to enjoy sweeping views of the …More

Experience DC in a way that’s easy, exciting, and completely flexible. Start your journey on a hop-on hop-off tour to enjoy sweeping views of the...

45 to 110 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
DC Monuments by Night: Open-Top Bus Tour of Illuminated Landmarks

See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck …More

See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
City Cruises DC: Water Taxi One Day Pass

Skip the traffic and take the scenic route to your destination. Pass is valid for unlimited water taxi rides on a single date for one …More

Skip the traffic and take the scenic route to your destination. Pass is valid for unlimited water taxi rides on a single date for one...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$46
National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket

Celebrate 250 years of American History on our award winning small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don't …More

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Celebrate 250 years of American History on our award winning small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don't...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (226)
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$75
Washington DC: Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour

See Washington DC's historical monuments and memorials up close and personal on a 3-hour bike tour with an informative guide. Cruise around the National Mall …More

See Washington DC's historical monuments and memorials up close and personal on a 3-hour bike tour with an informative guide. Cruise around the National Mall...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (868)
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$65
Washington DC: Monuments at Night Bike Tour

See the famous sights of Washington by night including the Vietnam War Memorial, Jefferson, Lincoln and WWII memorials. There is no better way to spend …More

See the famous sights of Washington by night including the Vietnam War Memorial, Jefferson, Lincoln and WWII memorials. There is no better way to spend...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (559)
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$65
Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Dishes

Wisconsin Avenue is Georgetown's beating heart, and that's where your local guide will start. Your first stop is a neighborhood favorite from a Michelin-recognized chef, …More

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Wisconsin Avenue is Georgetown's beating heart, and that's where your local guide will start. Your first stop is a neighborhood favorite from a Michelin-recognized chef,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (355)
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$90
African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American …More

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KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (421)
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$90
Skip-the-Line National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Tour Semi-Private

Our SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS National Archives semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) guided tours will bring you face to face with the seemingly humble documentation that …More

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Our SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS National Archives semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) guided tours will bring you face to face with the seemingly humble documentation that...

60 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (222)
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$69
Dupont Circle and Embassy Row Architectural Walking Tour

Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and sordid scandals converge in Dupont Circle, once on the rural edge of the capital and later a playground for …More

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Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and sordid scandals converge in Dupont Circle, once on the rural edge of the capital and later a playground for...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (123)
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$48
Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)

A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial …More

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A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (170)
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$75
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