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.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Contact us for a quote.

Adams Morgan

Join Washington Walks on a walking tour of Adams Morgan, a vibrant neighborhood with a fascinating history that is a study in contradiction.

Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

The walk originally scheduled for April 18, 2020 has been cancelled.

Out of an abundance of caution in regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Washington Walks is cancelling all public walking tours until May 2020.

Alexandria, D.C.

A walk for those fascinated by the early years of the making of the District — and have always wondered what happened to the Virginia piece!

Saturday, September 5, 2020 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.

Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

The walk originally scheduled for April 4, 2020 has been cancelled.

Out of an abundance of caution in regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Washington Walks is cancelling all public walking tours until May 2020.

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, June 27 and November 21, 2020 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.

Available for private and group tour bookings. Contact us for a quote.

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.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Contact us for a quote.

Dupont Circle

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

Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

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, July 11, 2020 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, July 18, 2020 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.

Available for private and group bookings only. Contact us for a quote.

I've Got a Secret

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

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Contact us for a quote.

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, May 23 and August 8, 2020 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 25, 2020 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.

Available for private and group tour bookings only, subject to trail closures: http://www.klinglevalleytrail.com/constructionupdates. Contact us for a quote.

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.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Contact us for a quote.

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.

Rainbow Pride D.C.

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

Saturdays, June 6 and October 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Rock Creek Park

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

CANCELLED Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Out of an abundance of caution in regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Washington Walks is cancelling all public walking tours until May 2020.

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.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Contact us for a quote.

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.

Saturday, June 20, 2020 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.

Available for private and group bookings.

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, October 24, 2020 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.

May 2 and August 15, 2020