DC Spotlight - Washington DC Walking Tours

Across the 11th Street Bridge

Venture with us through the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood and past the historic Washington Navy Yard to see the 11th Street Bridge park site.

Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Brookland

Tour the landmark architecture and gardens of DC's "Little Rome," including the Franciscan Monastery gardens and a hidden complex.

Saturdays, June 22 and August 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Buzzard Point

You'll be guided along a nearly undiscovered path hugging the Anacostia River, which leads to a conservation center that houses live raptors.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Please contact us for more information.

Capitol Hill and Eastern Market

Capitol Hill is one of Washington’s oldest neighborhoods. We'll show you our favorite hidden gems on this walk, including remains of a 1795 estate.

Saturdays, May 11 and September 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Carnegie Library and Mount Vernon Square

Join Washington Walks on a guided tour of the Carnegie Library building and other historical sites in Mt. Vernon Square.

Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Columbia Heights

On this historic walk, we'll trace the evolution of DC's Columbia Heights from the streetcar era to the vibrant community it is today.

Saturdays, May 4 and October 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Dupont Circle

Splendid mansions are just the start. Join us for an adventure in one of Washington's most storied neighborhoods.

Available for private and group tour bookings only in 2019. Please contact us for more information.

Foggy Bottom

Once a port town called Hamburg, we'll guide you to Foggy Bottom’s historic alleys, courts and neat row houses, plus explore new additions.

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Georgetown Waterfront

Trace the evolution from tobacco port to industrial mill to upscale neighborhood on this walk while taking in panoramic views of the Potomac River.

Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

How Food Shapes a City

Explore D.C.'s history through its markets, restaurants, and foodie hotspots on this walking tour.

Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

I've Got a Secret

Join Washington Walks on a 20th Anniversary Edition of its original walking tour!

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

August 10, September 7, and October 5, 2019

Kalorama

Kalorma is one of D.C.'s most beautifully elegant neighborhoods. Get to know its exquisite mansions and famed residents on our walk.

Saturdays, April 6 and July 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

The only U.S. National Park devoted to aquatic plants, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is one of DC's most beautiful -- and undiscovered -- treasures.

Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Klingle Valley Trail

Explore the Klingle Valley Trail, a new woodland trail connecting the Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.

CANCELLED IN 2019! Please note the walk that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. has been cancelled because Klingle Valley Trail is temporarily closed. (For more information, visit http://www.klinglevalleytrail.com/constructionupdates.)

Logan Circle

Logan Circle remains DC’s only unaltered Victorian residential district. Our walk tells the remarkable history behind this living jewel.

Available for private and group tour booking only. Please contact us for more information.

L’Enfant Plaza and the Southwest EcoDistrict

L’Enfant Plaza is exploding with possibility. Future Southwest EcoDistrict? Home of the new Eisenhower monument? Our walk gazes into the future.

Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Penn Quarter

Part walk, part urban scavenger hunt. We'll discover remnants of bygone eras set amidst gleaming museums in this 21st-century neighborhood.

Available for private and group bookings only. Please contact us for more information.

Southwest Waterfront: The Wharf

An all-new waterfront in D.C.'s Southwest neighborhood is surrounded by some of the city's most historic buildings.

Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

U Street

Dubbed “Black Broadway” for its theaters and nightclubs that showcased black talent, U Street still keeps beat to African American history in D.C.

Saturdays, April 20 and November 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Van Ness and the International Chancery Center

Tour the vast hilltop home to foreign embassies, many reflecting the architectural character of their home countries, plus nearby landmarks.

Available for private and group tours only.

Walt Whitman and Congressional Cemetery

Visit the gravesites of those whom Walt Whitman knew and loved on this tour of Congressional Cemetery with Washington Walks.

Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Walt Whitman in Washington

Walk in the footsteps of Walt Whitman with author Garrett Peck, and relive the poet laureate's time in DC, which began during the U.S. Civil War.

Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Woodley Park

Venture to Woodley Park on a guided walking tour with Washington Walks. Find the best group walking tours near me.

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

June 15 and November 23, 2019