The 6 Best White House Tours in Washington DC

1.White House, National Mall and Lincoln Memorial Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 279 reviews · 2h 30m · from $52Our pick

Spend 150 minutes walking from St. John’s Church past the White House, the National Mall, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial. Guides including Daniel, John, and Wayne bring political stories and local context. White House entry is not included.

“This tour was fantastic. To have someone with Daniel’s personal experience of working in the White House during JFK and LBJ presidency, and being able to quiz him on this and listen to his first hand account of key events was incredible and priceless. Daniel’s knowledge was second to none and I really thoroughly enjoyed and learned so much on this tour. Daniel was also very friendly and personable and I know my fellow guests felt the same. Highly recommended!”

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2.Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Follow Lincoln’s last day from St. John’s Church through Lafayette Square, Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Theatre, and Ford’s Theatre. Guides such as Becca, Katherine, Trevor, and Wesley use period photographs and sharp storytelling. The tour lasts about two hours, covers roughly one mile, and stays outdoors.

“Katherine’s story telling was excellent and really added to our stay in DC. Even on a freezing night, we had fun!”

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3.White House and National Mall Highlights with Lincoln Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Walk from St. John’s Church to the Lincoln Memorial with a first-class DC guide. You’ll see both sides of the White House, the Ellipse, Washington Monument, WWII and Vietnam memorials, the Reflection Pool, and the National Christmas Tree in season. Daniel, Wayne, and John are among the guides praised for clear stories and friendly pacing.

“Daniel was a wonderful guide that was able to share his own experiences working with Senators and meeting presidents. We loved his stories and knowledge of the most inner workings of the White House and Congress.”

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4.White House at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

Walk from St. John’s through Lafayette Square to the White House with guides such as Rebecca and Trevor, hearing stories of affairs, duels, murder, reporters, and political scandal. This adults-only tour costs $39, begins at 8 pm, and ends near the White House Visitor Center.

“Fun informative tour. Trevor was great. We all had a good time. Good answers to random questions we asked.”

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5.Sweet and Savory Scandalous White House Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join Rae Valencia at 10:00 a.m. for a 1.5-mile walk through White House history, presidential scandals, Lafayette Square, and St. John’s Episcopal Church. The tour includes a specialty doughnut, a savory brunch dish, and gelato, with vegetarian and vegan needs accommodated.

“Excellent food choices of sweet and savory. We loved it! Rae was fun and knowledgeable about DC. The locations were great too.”

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6.America’s Main Street and White House Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $666

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring the White House district and Pennsylvania Avenue. Visit Lafayette Park, Freedom Plaza, the National Archives, and the National Gallery of Art, ending with Leonardo da Vinci’s only painting in the Western Hemisphere.

“The lady who took us on the tour was so knowledgeable it was unbelievable. She was so easy to talk to and a major asset to your business.”

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