Private Tour
Private Washington DC City Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
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Make this spring unforgettable with a private Washington DC tour designed just for your family, perfectly timed for cherry blossom season. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems beneath soft pink petals, with every detail tailored to your pace, interests, and must-see moments. We’re happy to customize your tour to fit your needs, whether that means slowing down, adding stops, or building the day around your family. Ride in comfort in a Cadillac Escalade ESV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, guided by a historian who brings D.C.’s stories to life. We plan routes to avoid crowds so your day flows smoothly. As a family-owned business, we believe the little things matter: booster seats, ice-cold A/C, buttery-soft seats, and complimentary water—just ask. Want to linger beneath the blossoms, spend extra time at the Lincoln Memorial, or adjust the itinerary? Just let us know. This isn’t just a tour—it’s your private springtime DC experience, wrapped in blossoms, comfort, and flexibility. Book now.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is enough space for collapsable wheelchair that can be lifted. No ramps/lifts in any vehicle.
Your Tour Guide will text you ~30-60min prior to your scheduled tour time to provide their name, and a description of the vehicle they will arrive in for your tour. Guides will use the phone number provided at checkout to contact you on the day of travel. Travelers should plan to be ready to meet their guides at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled tour time.
Tour operator is able to pick up travelers from any location within a defined area in Washington DC (National Mall/Downtown area) or Arlington, VA. Please provide your hotel or other preferred pick-up location during checkout. NOTE: If your preferred location falls outside of this radius we may not be able to accommodate you. If you have any question on if your location falls within this radius please contact us immediately to confirm.
Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in passenger count at checkout so we can assign a vehicle.
What To Expect
The White House
At the beginning of your tour, you will begin at the President's Church also known as St. John's and walk alongside the Black Lives Matter Plaza that leads directly to the front of the White House. You will also be able to walk in front of the White House from Lafayette Square and visit the Andrew Jackson Memorial.
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's, Lafayette Square is a downtown DC Episcopal parish across from the White House on the corner of 16th and H Streets NW.
What‘s Included
Multiple Language Options (must request during checkout): English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese
Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from select hotels (listed at checkout)
Licensed Professional Tour Guide/Driver
Glide through D.C. in refreshing, ice-cold air.
4-Hour Private City Tour of Washington DC
Complimentary bottled water—just ask and it’s yours
Transportation via Luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's or large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans
Gratuities
Restroom on board
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Custom Private Cadillac Tour
Children/Infants: Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in passenger count at checkout so we can assign a vehicle. Duration: 4 hours Bottled Spring Water Available Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV: Comfortable Luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's available for Private City Tours up to 5 people. Phone Number: Tour Guides will contact you on the day of travel using the phone number provided at checkout. Cell phone number recommended. Pickup included
Mercedes Sprinter Private Tour
Large Mercedes Benz Sprinter : The Mercedes Benz Sprinter accommodates up to 14 people, has additional roof hight/clearance for tall families and space. Children/Infants: Travelers of all ages are welcome, please include all children in passenger count at checkout so we can assign a vehicle. Private Tour: All our Private Tour's can be customized to modify stops/time at the memorials and what is best for your family. Duration: 4 hours Bottled Water Available : Bottled Water available at the back, please kindly just ask your driver! Black Mercedes Benz Sprinter : Spacious Mercedes Benz Sprinter 14 passenger seat van. Plenty of cargo space at the back for a liftable wheelchair/stroller. Phone Number: Tour Guides will contact you on the day of travel using the phone number provided at checkout. Cell phone number recommended. Pickup included
Reviews
1,606 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with Cliff!!!
kellyaC8665CI,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cliff was an amazing guide, who provided wonderful stories and history we would have not received from anyone else. I would do this again and highly recommend booking this adventure. Thanks so much for your valuable time, Cliff!
Memorial Day Weekend
Karen W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was outstanding, and our tour guide was exceptional. She was so knowledgable, and went out of her way to make sure we were able to complete most of the itinerary, even though DC was crowded and some streets were closed due to Memorial Day weekend. Highly recommend!
Fiona went the extra mile
Titansgranny,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fiona was great. She gave us an informative tour and helped us with photos and tips on places we could grab some good food while we are in town . We enjoyed our tour very much ! Thanks Fiona !
Fantastic experience
Alexander S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jennifer was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable, flexible, and very good at getting my mother who had bad knees and ankles as close as possible and the various attractions.
DC private tour
janicehavaich,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the tour. Van very clean. Provided us with some umbrellas as rained the whole time. Did not feel rushed. Helga was terrific. Easy to understand and knowledgeable
Private Tour Was The Best Way To See DC
Kit602014,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Private City Tour is a great way to see Washington DC and our guide was great! Our guide shared a lot of very interesting information. Highly recommend booking a private tour!
Educational
Roger S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the expense. Beautiful city even in a marginal weather day. To have to write a note with minimum number of characters is a pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
Amber S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! We highly recommend booking it! Sebastian was very warm, friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. We brought our four year old along with us and it was an ideal situation for us all! The ease of being dropped off and picked up at each location alone was worth it. Thank you, Sebastian for a wonderful day!
Only way to sightsee
ernestl770,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% first class all the way around ! Our driver Sebastian was very personable and very knowledgeable and very accommodating . Highly recommend ! we'll do it again if we come back
Best decision we made
Jack P,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely the best way to see DC. Our driver Jessica was knowledgeable, patient, and very friendly.
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