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

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Small-Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour

Explore the solemn beauty of Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-hour walking tour that showcases its most significant sites. From the iconic JFK gravesite to …More

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Explore the solemn beauty of Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-hour walking tour that showcases its most significant sites. From the iconic JFK gravesite to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

Join this 2.5 hour exclusive guided tour of the National Museum of American History to learn about the relatively short but immensely rich history of …More

Join this 2.5 hour exclusive guided tour of the National Museum of American History to learn about the relatively short but immensely rich history of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Tour 12ppl Max

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk …More

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour

Established fifty years before the Capital, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as …More

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Established fifty years before the Capital, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$48
Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre, Petersen House

On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and vanished into the Washington night, launching one of …More

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On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and vanished into the Washington night, launching one of...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with just you and your guide. We’ll talk politics …More

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with just you and your guide. We’ll talk politics...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Exclusive Guided Tour

On this walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll follow your knowledgeable young guide to learn about the graves of the famous men and women …More

On this walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll follow your knowledgeable young guide to learn about the graves of the famous men and women...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max

Join a 2 hour small group guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour, which …More

Join a 2 hour small group guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour, which...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$72
Smithsonian Museum of American History Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Join this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided tour of the National Museum of American History to learn about the relatively short but immensely …More

Join this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided tour of the National Museum of American History to learn about the relatively short but immensely...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
DC Lights Night Tour

The DC Lights Night Tour is a comprehensive  moonlight tour of  various historical locations within Washington DC . A very good way to experience nightlife …More

The DC Lights Night Tour is a comprehensive  moonlight tour of  various historical locations within Washington DC . A very good way to experience nightlife...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown

This is the one experience that makes a good trip into a great trip. This historical area is known by many but few get the …More

This is the one experience that makes a good trip into a great trip. This historical area is known by many but few get the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour

See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours can’t—especially after dark. This small‑group night tour (12 guests max) offers engaging stories, more time at each …More

See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours can’t—especially after dark. This small‑group night tour (12 guests max) offers engaging stories, more time at each...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour

Experience D.C. as day turns to night on this intimate sunset, day and moonlight tour, limited to just 12 guests max for a personalized vibe. …More

Experience D.C. as day turns to night on this intimate sunset, day and moonlight tour, limited to just 12 guests max for a personalized vibe....

2 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
DC's Monuments & Landmark Guided Small Group E-Cart Tour

This tour is a great alternative to see DC's Monuments by a E-Cart and knowledgeable guide. This tour offers a detailed introduction to U.S. history …More

This tour is a great alternative to see DC's Monuments by a E-Cart and knowledgeable guide. This tour offers a detailed introduction to U.S. history...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Washington DC Night Tour: ICONIC Landmarks, Monuments SMALL GROUP

Experience Washington DC at its most striking; after dark! This guided night tour showcases the city’s most iconic landmarks beautifully illuminated, from the White House …More

Experience Washington DC at its most striking; after dark! This guided night tour showcases the city’s most iconic landmarks beautifully illuminated, from the White House...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$48
Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Semi-private 12ppl Max

On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men …More

On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American …More

KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
DC National Gallery of Art Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

This 2.5 hour semi-private guided museum tour welcomes up to 8 guests who want to see the world’s most iconic artists inside two extraordinary buildings. …More

This 2.5 hour semi-private guided museum tour welcomes up to 8 guests who want to see the world’s most iconic artists inside two extraordinary buildings....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Private Pedicab Tour of DC Monuments and Memorials

With a top guide of Washington, you and your family can see the major DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House, at your own pace, …More

With a top guide of Washington, you and your family can see the major DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House, at your own pace,...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
Small Guided Tour Inside the Capitol and Library of Congress

Have the opportunity to discover the interiors of the most important and famous buildings of this Nation with a specialized Tour guide who will show …More

Have the opportunity to discover the interiors of the most important and famous buildings of this Nation with a specialized Tour guide who will show...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour

See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours simply can’t. This small-group experience (12 people maximum) is designed for travelers who want captivating stories, more …More

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See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours simply can’t. This small-group experience (12 people maximum) is designed for travelers who want captivating stories, more...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
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