National Gallery of Art Tours and Activities

Washington DC’s monuments and landmarks light up after dark, perfect for dramatic views and memorable photos of the capital city. Explore the sights from the National Mall to the White House and key memorials as your guide provides informative narration about each site. Hop off at select sights to get an up-close look with your small-group and guide. This tour includes transport between locations.

See Washington, DC’s best sites light up after dark on a 3-hour, nighttime tour of the National Mall and monuments. Listen to an entertaining narrated history of the capital city, then stop to explore the most important destinations, from moving tributes to America's 20th-century wars to inspiring presidential landmarks. Take in the White House and the U.S. Capitol building at their most picturesque and get the perfect orientation and overview of Washington, DC.

Experience Washington DC like never before on this guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about the history of the nation’s capital, and one of the most popular destinations in the US, while gliding around the city. See iconic landmarks like the United States Capitol, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and many more—a perfect overview of the city for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to see the sites. Guided Segway training plus bottled water and snacks are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Get more from your visit to the National Gallery of Art on this private tour of the museum. Follow your guide through one of America’s only national collections of artwork produced by Renaissance artists, French Impressionists, and great American painters. See works from Claude Monet, Raphael, Gilbert Stuart, Vincent Van Gogh, and Edgar Degas, as you learn what’s really behind the creation of some of these pieces.

Washington DC is full of historical sites and while it’s easy to explore on foot or by bus, this 2-wheel tour option gives travelers access to some of the city’s most popular landmarks. Check out the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Supreme Court and the Capitol on this Capital Sites Bike Tour. Your friendly guide shares plenty of history, facts, and city knowledge on this easy bike ride through the nation’s capital.

With art that stretches from Renaissance masters to American icons, the National Gallery of Art is a Washington, DC museum that belongs on every art lovers’ itinerary, but the enormous collection can be overwhelming for first time visitors. See the best of the gallery with an expert guide on a 2.5-hour museum tour that explores the stories, techniques, and scandals behind the paintings.

This Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you through the Eastern part of the National Mall where Washington's Museums are located. There are a few side trips to see various interesting things you're expecting to see, and other things you didn't know where there. It takes 2-3 hours to complete, do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighborhood.

Pack in tons of sights all in one day with this private, 5-hour tour of the National Mall and the National Gallery of Art. Make stops at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, National WWII Memorial, White House, Korean War Veteran Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Afterward, head to the museum to see great works of art from artists, such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, and Picasso.

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking — and no waiting. You'll be protected from the weather, including rain, snow and sun. Kid friendly and your dogs are most welcome! This is the best option for anyone with a mobility impairment. Our most popular tour is the Monuments and Memorials tour. We have done this tour 100+ different ways, depending on our guest's wishes. This is a tour of the entire National Mall on tricycle and includes the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean, Vietnam and WWII War Memorials, and the White House, as well as other memorials. We also conduct night tours, which usually include all the amazing lit-up sights (our favorites at night are The White House, World War II, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and the Capitol).

Get an overview of the attractions around the National Mall and the National Gallery of Art on this small-group walking tour with a group of eight people or fewer. Enter the National Gallery of Art to see some of the world's most famous paintings and take a break halfway through the tour for lunch (own expense).

Take a walking tour of the historic grounds of Capitol Hill and explore the foundation of the American government with an expert local tour guide. Your experience begins at the illustrious Neptune Fountain where you will meet your tour guide before taking a very short walk to the Supreme Court of the United States. Enter the Library of Congress to observe its stunning interior-architecture and learn about its historic collection of books, exhibits, and documents. Next, you will proceed to the United States Capitol Visitor Center to enjoy a guided walk through the US Capitol Building. See the Crypt, Statuary Hall, and the remarkable Rotunda located within its famous dome. Enjoy a nice walk to the National Gallery of Art where your guide will provide details of the building and its history. Your tour will conclude at the National Archives where you will have reserved access to see the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and much more at your leisure.

See DC Today on this 3-hour small-group tour. This tour starts at the Washington Grand Hyatt. Meet up with your guide, board one of our spacious tour vans, and get ready to have some fun. Your guide provides commentary on the history of Washington DC, the sites that you will visit, and the landmarks that you pass by throughout the tour. You will be getting out of the van at the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Washington Monument. See the US Capitol Building from the National Mall. Take a photo at the gates of the White House. Pass by Smithsonian Museums, National Archives, Fords Theatre, FBI Building, and many more! - Our small-group tours are limited to just 10 people. - Contact us if you are interested in booking a private tour instead of this small-group tour. - Tour vans have phone chargers, complimentary waters & umbrellas. - We tour rain or shine.

The Madams in DC tour gives you a perspective of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely transformed the Capital, and turned Pennsylvania Avenue into a red light district main street lined with bawdy houses, taverns, theaters, and commercial ventures. Hard to imagine, now that it's lined with monolithic government buildings! You'll learn about how the women who worked in these brothels made their way in life, and even had an impact on affairs of government. Tour is held on alternating Friday mornings and evenings.

This Private Washington DC Tour can accommodate up to 10-in temp controlled van. Travel from site to site in DC/ Northern VA area- professional guide, plus hotel pick up & drop off whenever you desire. What's on your wish list? Your guide will share history of city and details for each site you choose to visit. Frequent restroom stops; device chargers & water. Lunch or dinner can be worked in - reservations suggested. Call us 202-971-9116 for private tour options, times & dates. Sample Itinerary 4 hour tour: stop at west side of the United States Capitol. Take the Presidential Inauguration route down Pennsylvania Avenue to your next stop at White House. Travel to the center of the National Mall and visit World War II Memorial and Washington Monument. Head over to the Tidal Basin and see the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial. Travel to the West Side of the National Mall and visit Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. .

Since the National Gallery of Art first opened in 1937 its collection tracing Western art from the Middle Ages to the present day has won great international acclaim. Composed of works by the greatest artists of all time, all the gallery’s artifacts have been gifted, many by American financier and former Ambassador to the UK, Andrew W Mellon. Today this glorious art trove is brimming with Raphael, Rubens, El Greco, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol. Leonard da Vinci’s Ginevra de’ Benci - dubbed Washington’s “Mona Lisa” - is also notable as the only da Vinci in all the Americas on public display. Your absorbing Private National Gallery of Art Tour is led by a respected historian to provide a rich and immersive 2.5-hour experience. As you move through the galleries, consider why certain styles proliferated at certain times, and explore the impact of the socio-political climate on artistic expression.