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

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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 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
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
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
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$82
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
Washington DC's Best Donuts, Sweet Treats & Walking History Tour

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

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

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
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
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
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$90
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
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$65
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
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$75
DC Monuments: Day or Night Guided Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour

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 …More

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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...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

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 …More

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Skip-the-line DC National Archives VIP ALL ACCESS Guided Tour

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 …More

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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...

60 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
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

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
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$69
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
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$75
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

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 …More

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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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
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
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$48
Washington DC 3-Hour Express Sightseeing Monuments Tour

If you only have a short time in Washington DC, then this 3-hour sightseeing tour is for you. Traveling by van or minibus, see all …More

If you only have a short time in Washington DC, then this 3-hour sightseeing tour is for you. Traveling by van or minibus, see all...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
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