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The 15 Best Garden Tours in Washington DC

15 tours  ·  from $28 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 garden tours in Washington DC worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets - The monuments that reward daylight
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National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

1.National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $87Our pick

See 100+ Washington DC sights on a six-hour coach tour with major memorial stops, a seasonal Potomac cruise, and optional attraction upgrades.

“Great Tour. Very informative. We saw everything you could want to see in DC. Very fast paced. My elderly father had trouble keeping up. Boat broke down and we had to go back the next day for boat tour.”

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George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission - Start with the museum before walking the estate
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

2.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Explore Mount Vernon’s gardens, Potomac views, museum, tomb, and weekend distillery access with practical tips on timing and value.

“The mansion is gorgeous with an amazing view of the Potomac. The guide at the entrance of the mansion was informative and able to answer all my questions.”

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National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry - White House, Lafayette Square, and the presidential neighborhood
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National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry

3.National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 331 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

See Washington DC’s major monuments by bus, with guided stops and optional Capitol, Washington Monument, and museum entry.

“Tour guides were generally informative and entertaining. The meeting point was on the opposite side of the street, not as shown in the app! To reach the afternoon Capitol tour we had to take a taxi on our own expense! The 2h Capitol tour is led by a Capitol guide and includes a 30 minutes general film about the Capitol for all Capitol visitors.”

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The DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin Guided Walk - Lincoln Memorial: a strong first monument stop
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The DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin Guided Walk

National Mall & Cherry Blossoms Tour with Optional Museum Tickets - The National Mall memorials: the tour’s strongest section
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National Mall & Cherry Blossoms Tour with Optional Museum Tickets

5.National Mall & Cherry Blossoms Tour with Optional Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Review of DC’s 3-hour monument and cherry blossom tour, with major sights, guide quality, pricing, museum upgrades, and practical booking advice.

“James our guide and Cris our driver were very accommodating. James was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information along the monument tour. He incorporated our background from Australia into the tour information. We wanted to stop to take photos which he was able to accommodate in our very small group. A pleasant, fast passed tour.”

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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour - Japanese Lantern: where DC’s cherry tree story begins
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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

6.Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Washington DC’s Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour, with itinerary, crowd warnings, guide quality, value, timing, and booking tips.

“I went solo on this bike tour while waiting for a friend. There were three families there and they were all super welcoming. 10/10 would recommend and go again!”

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City Bus Tour, Seasonal Cruise, Optional Air & Space or Monument - The Capitol and White House: a strong opening pair
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City Bus Tour, Seasonal Cruise, Optional Air & Space or Monument

7.City Bus Tour, Seasonal Cruise, Optional Air & Space or Monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $87

Review of DC Guided Tours’ six-hour bus tour with monuments, memorials, seasonal Potomac cruise, and optional museum upgrades.

“It was wonderful to see so much of DC in such a short time. We were able to be driven to the tops sights on an air Conditioned Bus. The bus was comfortable and had outlets to charge our phones and they provided water. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the area. He gave us many tips on other things to do places to eat after our tour. Highly RECOMMEND!!”

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Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets - Meeting near the National Archives
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Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

8.Full Day DC: City Bus Tour, Seasonal Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $87

Review of a $87 Washington DC bus tour with major memorials, expert guides, a seasonal Potomac cruise, lunch break, and practical tips.

“The tour itself was great. Larry was amazing. Just wish there was more time to visit the gift shops. Also the guy Zuma that verifies the trips told my family that they did not do hotel pickups after we had confirmed this three times with customer service. He was rude and quite aggressive over the phone.”

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Narrated Boat Cruise & DC Bus Tour with 10 Stops, Entry Tickets - Starting near the National Archives
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Narrated Boat Cruise & DC Bus Tour with 10 Stops, Entry Tickets

9.Narrated Boat Cruise & DC Bus Tour with 10 Stops, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $87

See Washington DC by bus, foot, and boat on a six-hour tour covering major monuments, lunch in Georgetown, and seasonal Potomac views.

“Trip started late, we were rushed from site to site, the boat left without us and it was a poor experience all around. Still working on a refund , since we didn't do the boat part of the trip. Very poor organization”

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Washington: Cherry Blossom Tour - Starting at the U.S. Navy Memorial
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Washington: Cherry Blossom Tour

10.Washington: Cherry Blossom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Review of Washington DC’s $59 cherry blossom bus and walking tour, with memorial stops, Tidal Basin views, guide tips, and practical advice.

“I liked the variety of museums and memorials that we visited. I enjoyed the depth of knowledge and sense of humor of our tour guide. The bus was very comfortable- good seats, temperature perfect. Safe driver. Overall, no complaints. Highly recommend this tour and our guide! Leanne”

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National Mall & Cherry Blossoms with Washington Monument Ticket - The Capitol grounds: a quick start with a big view
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National Mall & Cherry Blossoms with Washington Monument Ticket

NYC to D.C Day Trip: Thomas Jefferson Memorial to Cherry Blossoms - The Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin
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NYC to D.C Day Trip: Thomas Jefferson Memorial to Cherry Blossoms

DC Kenwood Cherry Blossoms Half-Day Small Group Tour - What happens on the roughly two-hour outing
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DC Kenwood Cherry Blossoms Half-Day Small Group Tour

Washington DC: Cherry Blossom Walking Tour - Starting at the Washington Monument Lodge
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Washington DC: Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

14.Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Review of a two-hour Washington DC cherry blossom walking tour covering four major memorials, the Tidal Basin, price, route, and practical tips.

“It was fabulous! Our guide was so knowledgeable and great with my 7 year old! Highly recommend.”

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DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol - The White House and the city’s public face
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DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol

15.DC Bus Tour with 10+ Stops & Potomac Cruise, Optional US Capitol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87Top rated

See Washington DC’s top monuments by bus, cruise the Potomac, and add Capitol entry or museum visits to this flexible full-day tour.

“Had a wonderful time, the best part of the trip was all the information that the bus instructor conveyed on the Trip and the cruise. I would recommend this tour to others”

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