Explore The Capital With Washington DC Private Tours

By Elena McDowell


The District of Columbia is undoubtedly a fascinating destination to visit. This is, after all, where decisions are made that affect the entire world. The city is positively brimming with sights, history and fascinating stories and one of the best ways to get to know about all of these is with Washington DC private tours.

Many travelers prefer a private tour to going on an organized excursion with a bus full of strangers. It's a more intimate experience and your guide will be able to give you his or her undivided attention. In addition, the excursion can be adapted with your particular interests in mind and to fit your schedule instead of that of the tour company.

If you've never been to Washington before, you may want to start with a tour of the city's main sights. Museums like the Smithsonian, monuments like the Lincoln Memorial or the different war memorials and of course the White House are must-sees. A knowledgeable guide will not only tell you about these places but can also provide fascinating anecdotes about people like former US presidents.

Washington at night is a photographer's dream. Most of the monuments are lit up after sunset, making them look extra dramatic. The larger-than-life statues of soldiers in action at the Korean War Veterans Memorial take on an almost ghost-like glow. If ghosts are in fact your thing, you may even want to try a hair-raising ghost tour of the city.

The city where someone with the code name Deep Throat brought a president to a fall is bound to have some wonderful stories of espionage and intrigue. The International Spy Museum offers a fun tour of sites linked to notorious espionage cases in the capital and they cater for private groups as well. You get to go on a pretend mission and see how well you'd fare as a secret agent too.

Once you know your way around, it may be time for a tour that looks at only one aspect of DC life. For example, a photography tour led by a professional photographer is a great way to learn more about the art and how to take extraordinary pictures. If you'd like to tantalize your taste buds instead, you may prefer a food tour.

Because so many of the famous sights are located in a compact area, the majority of tours are done on foot. If you want to, you can try a bicycle tour instead. Another option is a pedicab tour, where you simply have to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.

If you're looking for a good tour guide, your local travel agent or an online search may help you. Before you decide, read the reviews by others who had made use of the guide for their Washington DC private tours. Then, when you decide to contact the guide of your choice, let him or her know what your interests are and what your schedule looks like so that it's easier to design an excursion that you'll truly enjoy.




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