Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Washington DC (Updated 2026)

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Grand Monuments & Memorials Tour

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking …More

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking...

4 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$781
Essential Monuments & Memorials Tour

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking …More

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$368
Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise

Explore Washington DC on this Full Day Guided Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour. Start your day with a 2-hour Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill …More

Explore Washington DC on this Full Day Guided Bus, Walking, and Boat Tour. Start your day with a 2-hour Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Scooter Tour — Washington DC's Monuments and Memorials

If you want the absolute best tour of monuments and memorials, a private guided and narrated scooter tour is one of the best ways. You'll …More

If you want the absolute best tour of monuments and memorials, a private guided and narrated scooter tour is one of the best ways. You'll...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$152
Boat Rental @The Wharf DC No License Required Be your own Captain

Rent an electric boat at The Wharf and enjoy a self-guided adventure on the Washington Channel. Perfect for families and friends, this rental allows you …More

Rent an electric boat at The Wharf and enjoy a self-guided adventure on the Washington Channel. Perfect for families and friends, this rental allows you...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Private Smithsonian Guided Tour with Private Transportation

Welcome to an exciting private walking guided experience through Washington, DC’s most iconic Smithsonian museums! You’ll choose 2–3 museums from our top selections and enjoy …More

Welcome to an exciting private walking guided experience through Washington, DC’s most iconic Smithsonian museums! You’ll choose 2–3 museums from our top selections and enjoy...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$650
Washington Monument Skip the Line Ticket and Guidebook

*Ascend to the top of the Washington Monument for panoramic views *Enjoy a timed entry ticket for a hassle-free visit to the monument *Use a …More

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*Ascend to the top of the Washington Monument for panoramic views *Enjoy a timed entry ticket for a hassle-free visit to the monument *Use a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$24
Evening National Mall Walking Tour + Lincoln Undercroft Tickets

Explore the National Mall in a whole new light on this small-group evening walking tour. As the monuments glow against the night sky, experience the …More

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Explore the National Mall in a whole new light on this small-group evening walking tour. As the monuments glow against the night sky, experience the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
ARTECHOUSE DC Immersive Art Experience with Reserved Entry Time

A pioneer in the field of innovative digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it through innovative technology-driven …More

A pioneer in the field of innovative digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it through innovative technology-driven...

45 to 65 minutes Free Cancellation
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$26
Washington DC Capitol & Supreme Court Guided Tour

Stand where laws are made and justice is served on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do …More

Stand where laws are made and justice is served on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Private Road Ride Out & Around DC

Get in a great workout and explore the beautiful long distance trails, back roads and scenery around Washington DC. Whether you are a dedicated road …More

Get in a great workout and explore the beautiful long distance trails, back roads and scenery around Washington DC. Whether you are a dedicated road...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$395
Secrets & Scandals: Washington DC Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Enjoy a private walking tour of the nation's capital and uncover the infamous political scandals and secrets embedded in Washington, D.C.'s history. Learn how this …More

Enjoy a private walking tour of the nation's capital and uncover the infamous political scandals and secrets embedded in Washington, D.C.'s history. Learn how this...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide during 2H. This guided experience provides historical and human perspectives of US nation’s …More

Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide during 2H. This guided experience provides historical and human perspectives of US nation’s...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide

Explore early American history on a guided walking tour led by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, offering expert insight and storytelling that elevates …More

Explore early American history on a guided walking tour led by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, offering expert insight and storytelling that elevates...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Private Tour of Washington DC

Discover Washington, DC the right way—through a personalized, stress-free experience led by a licensed local expert who truly knows the city. Enjoy the comfort of …More

Discover Washington, DC the right way—through a personalized, stress-free experience led by a licensed local expert who truly knows the city. Enjoy the comfort of...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$732
RD Executive Transportation Worldwide

On this tour the travelers will experience a large amount of Washington DCs historic landmarks. On our private tour shuttle travelers will be taken from …More

On this tour the travelers will experience a large amount of Washington DCs historic landmarks. On our private tour shuttle travelers will be taken from...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$425
Private Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) transfer Round trip

This is a personalized private airport transport service. We will pick you up in front of the terminal without any additional stops and take you …More

This is a personalized private airport transport service. We will pick you up in front of the terminal without any additional stops and take you...

35 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$300
Customizable Private Night Tour of Washington DC

Explore the famous landmarks of Washington DC on a privately guided, 3 to 4 hour tour. Save time by hopping in & out of an …More

Explore the famous landmarks of Washington DC on a privately guided, 3 to 4 hour tour. Save time by hopping in & out of an...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$940
Family Friendly National Archives SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS

Explore History at the National Archives – A Family-Friendly Adventure SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS TOUR. Dive into America’s fascinating history on this 2 - 2.5 …More

Explore History at the National Archives – A Family-Friendly Adventure SKIP-THE-LINE VIP ALL ACCESS TOUR. Dive into America’s fascinating history on this 2 - 2.5...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$95
Transportation To/From Air and Space Museum, Udvar Hazy Center

Language: English, Spanish and Portuguese. Experience the wonders of aviation and space exploration with our hassle-free transportation service to the Smithsonian National Air and Space …More

Language: English, Spanish and Portuguese. Experience the wonders of aviation and space exploration with our hassle-free transportation service to the Smithsonian National Air and Space...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$550
Fresh Handmade Pasta Alla Vodka DC

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make the perfect pasta dough from scratch, mastering the techniques of kneading and rolling it out to …More

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In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make the perfect pasta dough from scratch, mastering the techniques of kneading and rolling it out to...

2 hours
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$63
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