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

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Chesapeake Beach Guided Walking Tour Railway Trail

Chesapeake Windsail Tours, a division of Chesapeake Windsail Cruises, is offering a wonderful way to enjoy Chesapeake Beach, with a stroll back into time down …More

Chesapeake Windsail Tours, a division of Chesapeake Windsail Cruises, is offering a wonderful way to enjoy Chesapeake Beach, with a stroll back into time down...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$41
Washington DC Night-Time City Tour with Visit to Mount Vernon

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than …More

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Mt. Vernon Full Day Tour with Guide

The DC Memorials and Monuments is a comprehensive tour of the Monuments and Memorials with experienced tour guide. Guests will visit all the Monuments and …More

The DC Memorials and Monuments is a comprehensive tour of the Monuments and Memorials with experienced tour guide. Guests will visit all the Monuments and...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Washington DC Christmas Eve Plated Dinner Cruise

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in Washington DC. You and your guests will enjoy …More

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in Washington DC. You and your guests will enjoy...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$217
Festival Of Lights Night Tour

Meet at starbucks on 7th and E street –1 blocks from National Archives Metro and 1 block from Chinatown Metro. Bundle up in blankets on …More

Meet at starbucks on 7th and E street –1 blocks from National Archives Metro and 1 block from Chinatown Metro. Bundle up in blankets on...

50 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
Donuts, Lights & History: DC’s Holiday Walking Food Tour

Join us for a holiday themed Donut adventure through our nations capital, Washington DC. Join us for a historic Donut adventure through our nation’s capital, …More

Join us for a holiday themed Donut adventure through our nations capital, Washington DC. Join us for a historic Donut adventure through our nation’s capital,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Niagara Falls and New York City 3-Day Tour from Washington DC

Pack nature, history, and big-city energy into three days on this small-group round trip from Washington, D.C. Travel north to Niagara Falls by way of …More

Pack nature, history, and big-city energy into three days on this small-group round trip from Washington, D.C. Travel north to Niagara Falls by way of...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$522
Washington DC Cherry Blossom Small Group Half-Day Tour

See Washington and nearby Maryland dressed in spring color on a seasonal small group cherry blossom tour. Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and East Potomac …More

See Washington and nearby Maryland dressed in spring color on a seasonal small group cherry blossom tour. Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and East Potomac...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$88
Washington DC Monuments Sightseeing Cruise

Embark on a one-hour sightseeing boat tour with Boomerang Boat Tours on the Potomac River and prepare for an engaging experience that caters to both …More

Embark on a one-hour sightseeing boat tour with Boomerang Boat Tours on the Potomac River and prepare for an engaging experience that caters to both...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$25
Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour

Step into the past and see Washington, D.C. in a whole new way. Meet your guide near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey …More

Step into the past and see Washington, D.C. in a whole new way. Meet your guide near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Interactive DC Art Discover Stories Behind the Masterpieces Tour

Engage with art in a whole new way on this interactive tour inside the National Gallery of Art. Delve into fascinating stories behind renowned pieces, …More

Engage with art in a whole new way on this interactive tour inside the National Gallery of Art. Delve into fascinating stories behind renowned pieces,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour Changing of the Guard

Experience one of the most powerful and meaningful sites in the United States on a private Arlington National Cemetery tour designed for depth, clarity, and …More

Experience one of the most powerful and meaningful sites in the United States on a private Arlington National Cemetery tour designed for depth, clarity, and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
3 Hours Evening Tour in Shining City of Washington DC

The Shining City Tour is an after-dark tour of the lights and radiance of Washington, D.C. Aptly called the “Shining City,” Pierre L’Enfant drew his …More

The Shining City Tour is an after-dark tour of the lights and radiance of Washington, D.C. Aptly called the “Shining City,” Pierre L’Enfant drew his...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
The Kennedy Homes: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

The future President and the grandest First Lady met, married, began raising a family and help lift a quiet area into the Camelot era before …More

The future President and the grandest First Lady met, married, began raising a family and help lift a quiet area into the Camelot era before...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

Set sail for a memorable experience on the Potomac River with a Washington, DC Signature Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it …More

Set sail for a memorable experience on the Potomac River with a Washington, DC Signature Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Combo of Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Tour of DC

This Combo Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Sightseeing of Washington DC is your premier combo experience to see all the monuments, museums and …More

This Combo Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Sightseeing of Washington DC is your premier combo experience to see all the monuments, museums and...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Washington DC Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover D.C.: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. …More

The Best Way to Discover D.C.: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$3
Georgetown's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking Tour

On the tour you'll explore stories of Civil War-era spirits, the Exorcist stairs, unexplained phenomena in historic buildings, legends surrounding Georgetown University, JFK, and tales …More

On the tour you'll explore stories of Civil War-era spirits, the Exorcist stairs, unexplained phenomena in historic buildings, legends surrounding Georgetown University, JFK, and tales...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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George Washington's Mt. Vernon and Arlington Natl' Cemetery Combo

Guests visiting the estate can view Washington’s Mansion and many other original structures. The historic footprint also includes the tomb of George and Martha Washington …More

Guests visiting the estate can view Washington’s Mansion and many other original structures. The historic footprint also includes the tomb of George and Martha Washington...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Private Guided Tour to Washington DC

giving you the history, hidden details, and insider perspectives you won’t get on a standard tour. Every stop is interactive, personalized, and designed to make …More

giving you the history, hidden details, and insider perspectives you won’t get on a standard tour. Every stop is interactive, personalized, and designed to make...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,299
National Archives and American History Museum Guided Walking Tour

Visit the National Archives Museum in the best way to do so. Your History Nerd tour guide will have tickets for you to skip-the-line entry …More

Visit the National Archives Museum in the best way to do so. Your History Nerd tour guide will have tickets for you to skip-the-line entry...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
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