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A Guide to Sightseeing and Guided Tours in Washington, DC

The sites in Washington, DC are as spectacular as they are numerous. With so much to do, guided tours are a wonderful way to get an overview of the sites and cities as well as more in depth information on those places of real interest to the visitor. This resource will help you determine what kind of tour best fits your travel needs and will offer helpful reviews of the vast ways to tour the nation's capital.
Cultural Tourism DC - Walking Town Free Walking Tours
Cultural Tourism DC offers 100 free walking tours in the fall on September 19 & September 20, 2009. Don't miss these free tours that offer visitors an opportunity to hear historic tales about Washington, DC.
Mount Vernon – Home of President George Washington
Mount Vernon, home of President George Washington, is located just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. Mount Vernon is accessible by boat, bike or car and is a great experience for the whole family.
Mount Vernon: Bike to George Washington's Historic Home
Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, is a sight that most all visitors to Washington, DC hope to see. But getting there can be part of the fun, especially if you like to ride a bike.
Constitution Gardens in Washington, DC
Constitution Gardens in Washington, DC spreads across 45 acres of land and pays tribute to the 56 men who signed the US Constitution.
Gargoyle Tour of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC
The gargoyles at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC have long inspired the imagination of the very young and the very old. Join a tour group and learn about these imaginative stone carvings.
Hear The Washington Ringing Society at the Old Post Office Pavillion
The Washington Ringing Society rings the Congress Bells at the Old Post Office Pavillion. The NPA gives tours of the clock tower.
Segway Tours in Washington DC
Segway tours are a great way to see Washington, DC. This guide will help you plan your segway tour while visiting Washington, DC.
Walking Tour of Walt Whitman's Washington, DC
This walking tour will take you past the many haunts of Walt Whitman who lived in Washington, DC during the Civil War. The walk itself is just a little over a mile, but with all the sites to see and tour, plan on a few hours.
Top Seven Guided Tours in Washington, DC
There are many different ways to see DC. Whether you want to do it by foot, boat, tour bus, or bike, this list will help you find the right guided tour for you.
Walking Tour of the National Memorials
The national memorials are some of DC's most visited sites and one of the best ways to see these national treasures is by foot. This walking tour will provide you step by step directions to see eight of the most awe-inspiring monuments and memorials in the city.
Washington, DC Potomac River Cruises & Tours
Cruising down the Potomac River is a great way to take in the sites and sounds of Washington, DC. The city offers a variety of tours and cruises that provide visitors the opportunity to see DC from a different view and this link provides a round-up of some of the best.
Washington, DC Tours for Families
This round-up of Washington, DC tours will provide visitors with a variety of touring options that are fun for the whole family.
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