DC Spotlight - Washington DC Walking Tours

Abraham Lincoln's Washington

The events of Abraham Lincoln’s time in D.C. come to life in this historic walking tour.

Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Also available for group and private tour bookings. Email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Brookland

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

Available for private bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Capitol Hill and Eastern Market Tour

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.

Saturday, October 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Capitol Riverfront

Venture with us through the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Discover evidence of its historic past while seeing new landmarks.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Also available for private and group tours. Email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

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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.

Available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

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. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

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.

Available for private bookings. Contact us at info@washingtonwalks.com for details.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

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Historic Southwest Waterfront

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

Saturday, April 15 and July 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

How Food Shapes a City

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

Available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Kalorama

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

Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Penn Quarter

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

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. THIS WALK DATE HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Rainbow Pride D.C.

Join Washington Walks on a walking tour exploring the social and cultural contributions of members of DC's LGBTQ community.

Available as a private or group tour. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Renewing Urban Renewal

We take a closer look at Southwest DC architecture and the urban renewal movement of the 1960s, including works of architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith.

Available for private bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Rock Creek Cemetery

Natural rolling landscape and winding pathways make it one of the city’s most inviting spots for visiting gravesites of notable Washingtonians.

Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Rock Creek Park

Join a rugged off-road hike in the heart of the city that explores “wild” Washington.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

The Washington Wilderness Hike

Get your post-Thanksgiving exercise in by joining Washington Walks for The Washington Wilderness Hike.

Friday, November 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Walt Whitman, head and shoulders photo portrait, by Alexander Gardner, courtesy of LOC

Walt Whitman, A Poet and His City

Walk in the footsteps of Walt Whitman and relive the poet laureate's time in D.C., which began during the U.S. Civil War.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Photo of mansion at 2860 Woodland Drive, photo credit Arts Home Base

Woodland Normanstone

Explore the Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood with its exquisite, cascading estates designed by renowned architects for D.C.'s rich and powerful.

Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Also available for private and group tour bookings.

Woodley Park

Venture to Woodley Park and explore a neighborhood rich in history, architecture, and zoo animals!

Available for private and group tours. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

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