Vicky was a fantastic guide! I've spent a lot of time in Georgetown so I didn't know how much I'd…read morelearn, but Vicky blew me away with her depth of knowledge.

Georgetown, Washington DC - My handsome husband surprised me with Saturday night tickets for the…read moreGeorgetown Ghost Tour. We are local to the area and love history, spooky stories and corny jokes so for us this is a fun date :-). The tour began at the Old Stone House where we were checked in and divided into two groups of about 18 people each. Everyone in our group was from out of town except us and our amazing tour guide Sonia. She effortlessly led us from site to site while allowing time for questions and photos. She also made sure our group stayed together and safely crossed the streets. I was concerned that it would be hard to hear given the traffic and Saturday night usual cacophony that is Georgetown but that generally wasn't a problem. We didn't see any ghosts - DRAT! But we did have fun and learn some history along the way. We would recommend this tour company and this particular tour.

My family and I were finally able to take our twice-pandemic-postponed "Big 3 Smithsonian" tour…read morewith DC Insider Tours and it was definitely worth the wait! We were fortunate to have company co-owner Bo as our guide, He took us on an enthusiastic, informative, efficient four-hour tour of the highlights of the American History, Natural History, and Air & Space museum along with a stop at the Smithsonian Sculpture Garden. Bo's personable nature, passionate knowledge of all things Smithsonian plus Washington DC overall made the experience truly exceptional. The customer service provided by DC Insider Tours during my rescheduling throughout the pandemic was also incredible . We also appreciated the detailed day-of-your instructions, including a texted photo of the tour guide we were looking for. I highly recommend DC Insider Tours for any tour in the Washington DC area, you will NOT be disappointed!

My family hired DC Insiders for a private walking tour of DC yesterday. Bo, the owner took us…read morearound starting in Foggy Bottom at GW University. We explored the history and meaning of Foggy Bottom. Bo provided visual references and history of each spot we stopped at. We toured the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War 2 Memorial and Washington Monument. We learned information we never would have by walking around on our own. All in all Bo was full of energy and great for kids and we learned so much. We can't wait to return to DC and take another tour.

Went on the Georgetown Waterfront GLOW tour. The guide did a good job on the Georgetown waterfront…read morepart, but was totally lacking on the GLOW part. The tour was at 6:30 pm in the daylight. When we got to the first exhibit, she said she didn't know where the lighting was or how it would look. When we asked about the GLOW experience, she said, "Oh, I guess it was false advertising." We left the tour and plan to go back later on our own when it's dark.

I took the World War I focused tour of Arlington Cemetery and was really surprised at the…read moreuniqueness of the tour. Since I live in northern Virginia, I have been able to take many tours of Arlington Cemetery by many companies, but this tour was completely unique. Brenda, our tour guide, did an amazing job of explaining the deep connection of Arlington Cemetery to World War I, the birth of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, why the Tomb is guarded, 24-7, General Robert Pershing, and it was all fantastic, but she also showed us the Gravesite of James Reese Europe, the African American pre-Jazz great who fought for and was injured with the Fighting 369th, nicknamed the Harlem Hellcats. Possible the most amazing story was that of fellow Fighting 369th member Henry Johnson who single handedly took on 20 German Fighters and won, saving the life of his partner who had been injured. I highly recommend this tour, even if you have already gone on tours of Arlington Cemetery. It will show you a side of our military history that most tours miss!

Did the Capitol Hill tour with [adult] family today. Christine was fantastic - really engaging,…read moreknowledgeable, and fun. Not dry at all. We learned a lot and had a great time. HIGHLY recommend!

We had a great time with Carolyn during our Off the Beaten Path tour. It was a great combination…read moreof driving and walking including history, architecture, and some story telling. Carolyn is someone you will just like immediately. I wish we had more time with her! And Rida, her driver, navigated us flawlessly and seemed just like a great guy.

Request for the guide named Rob! He answered all our questions. That is the type of tour guide we…read moreneed around here! As a local, it's still nice to hear some facts and history about the monuments of the area. Rob was very clear, very articulate, and very friendly. We also came back from a lit brunch and he was very patient with my family. Rob was very humble and very accommodating to what we are looking for and what we wanted to hear. It is a walking tour, so he made sure we did not get left behind. All he was asking for was for a great review and he definitely will get it. Thanks Rob!

We booked a private tour with Rob and had a wonderful experience, it was like exploring on our own,…read moreexcept we had someone who could answer any question we had, and add commentary to give us context to the cultural, historic and artistic aspects of the monuments. He was personable, the pace was great, and he was very engaging with our kids (9 and 11). He's also a bit of a DC celebrity! A couple stopped him at the end to take a photo with him because they knew him from his YouTube videos.

Great tour and super easy to book. The guide made it interesting and entertaining by sharing…read moretidbits about the sites that you do not commonly hear. I have taken historical tours before and this is by far the best so I plan to recommend to friends and family.

From the owner: Historical walking tours of Capitol Hill.read more

We attended the White House as a Museum Walk and were really happy with the experience. The guide…read morewas fantastic and providing the information using the real people from history to tell it is a unique approach that is more interesting than having a standard guide. It also allowed the tour to be from a different perspective - not facts and figures, but daily life at the White House and during that time period as well as the actual personalities of the presidents. The company itself also was very friendly and helpful and the tour was going to go forward even with only the 2 of us signed up, so no last minute cancelations due to lack of attendance to worry about.

From the owner: Our walks are really creative learning experiences. They are based on careful research in many…read moreareas but designed to uncover the personal side of history. Each walk tells an authentic story and is led by a different, real life figure from history. Each of the walks is based on a charming script written by an award-winning DC playwright into which walk guests are encouraged to get actively involved. Rascals in the White House - a walk with Quentin Roosevelt Press Secretary on the Edge - a walk with Press Secretary Liz Carpenter What a President Tells His Gardener - a walk with first White House gardener John Ousley {Please note: we do not go inside the White House or onto the White House grounds.)

Charismatic guides - check! Entertainment - check! Knowledge and great stories - double check! Add…read morea social mission to eradicate disease, educate others, and better the world and you have the real deal tour company! This is a wonderful experience for locals and tourists alike! Tours For Humanity is a recently launched company and I had to admit, I was a bit skeptical. Very rarely do companies have it figured out and the tour guide can really make or break the trip. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surpised and overwhelmingly impressed with how well-organized the company was, how charismatic the guides were, and how much I really enjoyed the information and stories that the guides gave. It was clear that this group really enjoyed what they were doing and really wanted to make sure that you were having an experience that could not be matched by other tour companies. As an added bonus, they have a really cool social mission. Their outfits highlight various causes and a portion of proceeds go to eradicting disease or educating others. This is a must not just for those visiting DC, but also for locals who could truly benefit from knowing the stories and history behind the monuments that we are fortunate enough to see on a daily basis and often take for advantage. Definitely check them out!

The Hotel Drinking Tour in DC was just amazing. Such a wonderful time and our tour guide Bo was…read moreexceptional!! Great stories, good drinks and lots of laughs. Such a fun way to spend an afternoon.

We had an amazing experience on this Korean walking food tour in Annandale! We went with my wife…read moreand another couple, and it turned out to be such a memorable experience. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions, which made the experience even more engaging. She also came up with some really fun games that helped everyone interact and made the tour feel very lively and memorable. I've lived in Northern Virginia for almost 30 years and have always been fascinated by Koreatown, but this tour gave me a whole new appreciation for it. The food was fantastic, and the overall experience was fun. You can really tell this is a great, well-run business--the owners clearly care about creating a high-quality and enjoyable experience for everyone. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, whether you're local or visiting. We are already planning to do it again for a birthday celebration!

The Korean food tour was amazing! It was awesome to support local businesses while trying a ton of…read moredifferent Korean dishes. Such a fun way to try new food! Mina was a great host. She was so friendly and knowledgeable! She seemed to have a great relationship with all the businesses we went to as well, with the shop owners being super excited when we came in!

My husband I joined the moonlight tour in DC over the Easter weekend. The guide communicated well…read morebeforehand, was at the meeting place promptly, very knowledgeable and fun to share the historical background of the memorials we visited, and overall very pleasant. Evening view of the memorials and the historical sites was spectacular, especially all the cherry blossoms fully blooming :) After the tour, our hotel was only a block away so we planned to just walk back to the hotel, but the guide offered to dropped us off at the hotel we stayed. It was very sweet of him when he didn't need to do so. Overall, we had a blast and highly recommend this tour :)

George picked us up at our downtown hotel and was very communicative with arrangements. He was…read morerecommended to us after another family member had a tour with him previously. My 16 year old son said "this is pretty good" (so you know it was entertaining. George had some great facts and fun stories and kept the tour interesting but on schedule. Nice man and a great way to see the monuments. I highly recommend the night t