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

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...
$41

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...
$158

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...
$158

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...
$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...
$100

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,...
$75

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...
$522

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...
$88

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...
$25

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...
$35

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,...
$69

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...
$105

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...
$69

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...
$8

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...
$115

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...
$158

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

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...
$10

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...
$109

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...
$1,299

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...
$69

