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

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...
$81

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...
$30

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...
$65

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...
$158

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...
$109

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...
$82

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...
$79

Recently voted one of Key West Private Charters's top Food Experiences in the US. Join us for a historic Donut adventure through our nation’s capital,...
$75

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...
$46

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...
$65

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...
$75

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,...
$90

Explore Washington DC’s most famous monuments on a 2-hour guided small-group cart tour, with daytime, evening, and nighttime departures. Choose our charming 1930s-style Classic Vintage...
$52

Explore the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill with reserved timed-entry tickets and a guide who knows these halls inside and out. We reserve...
$59

Explore Capitol Hill on a fully guided 3-hour tour, featuring reserved entry to both the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress. Walk through the...
$69

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...
$69

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...
$48

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...
$75

A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites to pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing...
$49

Our SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACESS TOUR. Discover the United States’ turbulent history through works preserved in the National Archives. Exclusive guided tours will bring you...
$69

Magic LED Monuments Tour – Be the Light Through History! *Luxury Motor-Coach: Travel in style and comfort with climate-controlled seating and panoramic windows for the...
$68

