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

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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
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

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
5.0 (311)
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$59
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

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
4.9 (271)
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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
4.9 (218)
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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
4.7 (422)
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$90
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
5.0 (222)
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$69
DC Night Tour With Magic LED- Pick Up/Drop, Snacks, LED Bracelets

Magic LED Monuments Tour – Be the Light Through History! *Luxury Motor-Coach: Travel in style and comfort with climate-controlled seating and panoramic windows for the …More

Magic LED Monuments Tour – Be the Light Through History! *Luxury Motor-Coach: Travel in style and comfort with climate-controlled seating and panoramic windows for the...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (128)
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$68
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
5.0 (192)
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$72
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
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 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
4.8 (381)
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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
4.8 (255)
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$55
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
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

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
4.9 (421)
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$69
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
4.9 (194)
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$43
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
5.0 (147)
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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
5.0 (161)
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$43
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
4.9 (145)
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$72
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