Day Trips from Washington DC: Compare 49 Options

Independent comparison Prices checked October 3, 2026 Prices shown in USD 49 options compared

Our top pick is DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets (6 h, ★ 4.7 (1,628)). Well-rated options start at $69 from, per person, and 46 of 49 options offer free cancellation.

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Best overall

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

6 h · ★ 4.7 (1,628) $69 from, per person

Free cancellation

Highest weighted rating of 5 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability

Lowest price

Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park Small Group Day Tour

9 h · ★ 4.7 (130) $99 from, per person

Free cancellation

Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability

Private option

Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC

4 h–15 h · ★ 5.0 (155) $550 from, per person

Highest-rated private tour: only your group. Check availability

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Option	Duration	Rating	Price	Book
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets Free cancellation	6 h	★ 4.7 (1,628)	$69 from, per person	Check
Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC Private	4 h–15 h	★ 5.0 (155)	$550 from, per person	Check
Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park Small Group Day Tour Free cancellation	9 h	★ 4.7 (130)	$99 from, per person	Check
Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour Free cancellation Private	5 h	★ 4.9 (84)	$1,044 from, per person	Check
Gettysburg National Military Park Small Group Day Tour Free cancellation	9 h	★ 4.6 (159)	$179 from, per person	Check
Private Loudoun County Wine Tour from DC with 3 Winery Stops Free cancellation Private Likely to sell out	6 h	★ 5.0 (17)	$495 from, per person	Check
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour Free cancellation Private	5 h	★ 4.9 (28)	$600 from, per person	Check
Virginia Wineries Guided Tour and Tastings from Washington DC Free cancellation	6 h–7 h	★ 4.5 (24)	$230 from, per person	Check
Northern Virginia Private Custom Wine Tour and Tasting from DC Free cancellation Private	6 h	★ 5.0 (5)	$995 from, per person	Check
VIP Private Tour of Washington DC Free cancellation Private	4 h–5 h	★ 4.7 (27)	$740 from, per person	Check

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DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets 6 h · ★ 4.7 (1,628)
Free cancellation

$69 from, per person Check availability
Private & Custom Guided City Tour of Washington DC 4 h–15 h · ★ 5.0 (155)
Private

$550 from, per person Check availability
Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park Small Group Day Tour 9 h · ★ 4.7 (130)
Free cancellation

$99 from, per person Check availability
Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour 5 h · ★ 4.9 (84)
Free cancellation Private

$1,044 from, per person Check availability
Private Loudoun County Wine Tour from DC with 3 Winery Stops 6 h · ★ 5.0 (17)
Free cancellation Private Likely to sell out

$495 from, per person Check availability
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour 5 h · ★ 4.9 (28)
Free cancellation Private

$600 from, per person Check availability
Gettysburg National Military Park Small Group Day Tour 9 h · ★ 4.6 (159)
Free cancellation

$179 from, per person Check availability
Virginia Wineries Guided Tour and Tastings from Washington DC 6 h–7 h · ★ 4.5 (24)
Free cancellation

$230 from, per person Check availability
Northern Virginia Private Custom Wine Tour and Tasting from DC 6 h · ★ 5.0 (5)
Free cancellation Private

$995 from, per person Check availability
VIP Private Tour of Washington DC 4 h–5 h · ★ 4.7 (27)
Free cancellation Private

$740 from, per person Check availability
Washington D.C. ICONIC City & Mount Vernon Small Group 1-Day Tour 8 h · ★ 4.9 (11)
Free cancellation

$128 from, per person Check availability
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Private Tour from Washington 6 h · New
Free cancellation Private

$1,295 from, per person Check availability
Virginia Wine Country Day Trip from DC - Private Luxury Driver 6 h · New
Free cancellation Private

$800 from, per person Check availability
Private DC City and Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center Museum Tour 5 h · New
Free cancellation Private

$550 from, per person Check availability
Private Wine Tour from Washington with driver/guide and Hotel Pick-up 8 h · New
Free cancellation Private

$1,681 from, per person Check availability
Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria 8 h · ★ 4.5 (37)
Free cancellation

$158 from, per person Check availability
George Washington's Mt. Vernon and Arlington Natl' Cemetery Combo 6 h · ★ 3.0 (1)
Free cancellation Private

$109 from, per person Check availability
Capitol Hill with US Capitol, National Mall Bus Tour, Boat Cruise 8 h · ★ 4.9 (12)
Free cancellation

$125 from, per person Check availability
2 hours Mini Tour of Washington DC 12 h · ★ 4.8 (6)
Free cancellation

$49 from, per person Check availability
Discover Washington: A Self-Guided Tour 8.5 h · New
Free cancellation Private

$3.45 from, per person Check availability