Best DC Neighborhood Walking Tours

Georgetown

Join us for stories of historic mansions and their eccentric owners, of fortunes won and lost, political intrigue, and Jackie & JFK's early years.

Sundays at 10:00 a.m. July 4 through Labor Day Weekend

(2021 dates beyond Labor Day weekend to be announced soon.)

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

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.

Sculpture titled "Let's Go Crazy" by artist Adrienne Gaither, part of Georgetown GLOW

Georgetown Waterfront GLOW

Join us as we explore Georgetown's Waterfront and the Georgetown GLOW outdoor artworks

Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.

July 17*, August 14, and September 4, 2021

Friday, July 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

*Please note: due to circumstances outside of Washington Walks' and the Georgetown BID's control, only two of the four light sculptures will be in place for the July 17th walk.

Woodley Park

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

Available for private and group tours. Please 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.

Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

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

Embassy Row

Get to know DC's Gilded Age society. We'll explore how the lavish homes they built became Washington's legendary Embassy Row.

Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. July 3 through Labor Day Weekend 2021

(2021 dates beyond Labor Day Weekend will be announced soon)

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.

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

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. 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.

Saturday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

Offering both in-person tours and virtual experiences! Reservations required.

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