We went on a fabulous tour of the National Museum of art this afternoon with Caroline! It was so…read moremuch fun and so special and informative! We were a group of seven and it was a perfect size. We learned so much while enjoying each other's company and the museum. Caroline was so humorous and smart and knowledgeable! It is a tour I will never forget and I hope that I will be able to take a museum hack tour again! Thank you!

Loved it! We had an office team-building activity at the National Gallery of Art, and Museum Hack…read morehad two staff lead us on a fun and exciting and irreverent while also knowledgeable tour of the museum. It brought out different sides of my colleagues and me, and we got to know each other better and to work together better.

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

Excellent!! I booked the Smithsonian Natural History +…read moreAmerican History - Exclusive Tour. There are six people in the Natural History tour, only four in the American History tour. The groups are small, they truly are exclusive tours. Our tour guide was Stephen Mead. I booked five guided tour with different companies. I can truly said that this is the best tour and Stephen Mead is the best of all guides. He's extremely knowledgeable. He explains everything clearly and with enthusiasm. You can tell he has passion for what he's doing. He's friendly and attentive. Both Natural and American history museums are HUGE! One can easily get lost in the sea of exhibitions. I highly recommend getting a guided tour and request Stephen Mead as your guide!!!

Good communication, great tour, reasonable price. Our guide Mary Beth was very knowledgeable and…read moreengaging.

The Hirshhorn Museum is easily one of my favorite modern art museums in Washington, DC. Every visit…read moreoffers something new to discover, and the museum itself is as impressive as many of the exhibits it houses. A few highlights from my visit: Beautiful, clean, and modern space that complements the artwork perfectly. The museum's unique multi-level circular layout makes it easy to navigate and explore. Every turn seems to reveal a new exhibit, installation, or piece of art that invites you to stop and reflect. A great mix of modern and contemporary works that appeal to both casual visitors and art enthusiasts. Clean, well-maintained facilities throughout the museum. Bathrooms are conveniently located on the lower level and easy to find. Free admission makes it an easy recommendation for anyone visiting the National Mall. One of my favorite aspects of the Hirshhorn is how immersive the experience feels. As you move through the circular galleries, each corner offers something different to see and experience. The museum encourages exploration, and it's easy to lose track of time wandering between exhibits. Overall, the Hirshhorn is a must-visit for anyone interested in modern and contemporary art. Between its striking architecture, thoughtfully curated exhibits, and welcoming atmosphere, it's a place I return to whenever I'm in DC.

This is a pretty cool museum, but they REALLY overhyped the Basquiat x Banksy collaboration. There…read morewas one piece of Banksy art which was a take on a Basquiat piece. The Basquiat collection was also pretty sparse. Mr. Smithsonian should be ashamed. I hope he's looking up and reading this. The museum's upper floors are 2 concentric circles so I'd recommend doing 2 loops around to avoid missing anything. There were displays with videos, lights, paint, and other media. I enjoyed exploring. The sculpture garden was closed when I was there, so I was unable to see anything there. I also don't know what was on the ground floor besides the entrance and the cafe. Seemed like something else should have been there. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It's worth a visit for sure and I enjoyed my time. But I was drawn in by the false hype.

What a lovely gallery! There was so much to see. A nice variety of art. I spent most of my time in…read morethe impressionist galleries. It wasn't crowded at all and it was easy to meander from room to room. The Garden Cafe was decent. They need more staff through. They had one person both clearing tables and serving food. She was working quickly but the wait was long.

I gave up taking pictures after a while because each exhibit room felt like more of the same. It…read morestarted to feel like I was living out Groundhog Day--every wall was filled with similar-looking portraits. While the subjects were different people, the artwork had such a similar style that it all began to blend together. I don't even think I took any pictures. I've never seen so many portraits in one museum before. It felt like room after room was filled with similar-style paintings, and after a while, it became repetitive and honestly exhausting. I found myself rushing through many of the galleries, and at one point I was so bored I started hiding from my daughter while she explored. Don't get me wrong--the artistry is incredible. The painting techniques, attention to detail, and craftsmanship are truly impressive. My only criticism is that the sheer number of similar portraits made the experience feel monotonous. By the time I reached exhibits featuring other cultures and artistic styles, I was already experiencing museum fatigue, which made it harder to fully appreciate those collections. A little more variety throughout the galleries would have made the overall experience much more engaging.

This was one of the best museums I've been to in a while and best of all, it was free. You could…read moretell they have really put a lot of thought int the exhibits and the building. The exhibits were very interesting and the layout of the museum was very beautiful and unique looking. I will say that I wish their Motown exhibit was a bit bigger, since both my husband and I are Motown fans and find its history interesting. They also have a cafe which was pretty good considering it was in a museum, although a bit on the pricier side. I ordered a slice of peach pie since it was peach season and it was very good. I would say it's one of the must-see museums in DC and I'm glad that I got a chance to go, since last time I was in DC they didn't have it.

Pulling up their page, I was surprised to find anything lower than a 5 star average. It's really a…read moremust see, but more than anything I'd hope that individuals visit to learn and better understand American history as a whole. Plus, I was told that due to the weight of the topics discussed, the museum aimed to create a comfortable space. Although the subject matter can be dark, it's nice to see floors dedicated to accomplishment and black joy. It's beautiful to have spaces that teach dance, and help African Americans discover their lineage. Many a review details individual experiences. Since that may vary, the purpose of this reviews is to help first timers navigate the space: *planning your visit: --while the museum is free you'll need to reserve tickets in advance --allocate the time you need to make this work for your schedule- this is near the mall, the area is packed, the heat is intense in the summer and traffic is extremely heavy during tourist seasons. We thought 3 hours would be enough. It was not. Def keep this in mind visiting with children. --give yourself additional time to decompress, process, and visit the gift shop --You will be checked by security upon entry so leave anything questionable at home. --if you don't understand something, I'd challenge you to ask yourself why, how it interacts with your world or beliefs and perhaps decide that it's not meant for you to understand. I came with 6 others. 4 of us, African American, 5 of us American. All 6 of us experienced the work differently. Be prepared to laugh, smile, reflect, and possibly shed a tear. --if you spend 20 minutes, an hour, or 5, visit, be present and enjoy!

I was contemplating on doing the tour to kill some time before checking into my hotel. I ended up…read morebooking this tour at the last minute. And boy it did not disappoint! Derek was an amazing guide. Another couple was supposed to be with the group and ended up rescheduling, so I basically got a personal tour! Derek was very knowledgeable of the city. He named, if not all, most of the buildings we passed along the way. My favorite places were all the places that we got to stop at to enjoy. The Washington monument, Jefferson memorial, MLK memorial and, of course, the Lincoln memorial! I would definitely recommend this company and perhaps use them again in the future. Thank you!

The tour was great. I cannot believe how beautiful and amazing this tour was during the evening…read more Max was our driver and very funny. He was so kind that he took photos of me and my finance. I highly recommend this tour. They even ask if you would like to be dropped off somewhere certain to accommodate you. Thank you Max. I hope you get to read this. -Edward C

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!

I had a friend visiting from Australia and he wanted to see the sights of DC. This FREE walking…read moretour showed both of us all the highlights of the monuments and such and our tour guide was the best. He is a former school teacher and he is both engaging and informative. The walk lasts for 3.5 hours so I highly recommend sturdy shoes and perhaps a bottle of water. Tim (the guide) provides a snack along the way and hits up rest stops at appropriate times. It is a somewhat brisk walk at times but to cover everything we saw in the time period it was perfect and totally do-able! Even if you have lived in DC or the surrounding areas all your life, if you have not taken this tour, I highly recommend that you do!

This was a great tour and Tim a wonderful guide. I would definitely suggest to anyone going to DC…read moreand wanting a tour of some on the National Mall. The tour we did lasted 4hrs and we covered White House, Washington memorial, WWII war memorial, Vietnam memorial, London Memorial, and ended at Korean war memorial. Tim was informative, interactive, personable, and all those other good words for a tour guide. He made sure to meet everyone and even gave out snacks when our tummies started to growl. The tour i took started at 10am so it went through lunch meaning you need to eat a late breakfast or bring some sustenance along in case. Highly suggest some sunscreen and good walking shoes. The starting location is a bit tricky to find due to Pennsylvania avenue doing jumping locations so be sure to check your map before you go so you don't get lost before it even starts! This is a free walking tour yes but as for all such things, tips I'm sure are welcome. I happily gave $30 at the end and actually would have given more if I could have found a Chase ATM in DC.

This was worth every penny! Finding the starting location was easy and only a block from a metro…read morestop. A staff member made sure bikes were the correct height and we were introduced to our tour guide. He was very helpful in navigating the city, making sure our group of 4 stayed together and was very knowledgeable. He was happy to let us walk around sites on our own and took pictures for us. If a memorial or location was blocked and we could see it, he adding something else in to make it worth our time and money. Excellent tour and a really fast way to get around and see everything in 3 hours!

We were recently visiting DC with our two teenagers. We had a limited amount of time in the city…read moreand a long list of museums and sites to see so we decided to book an evening 3 hour bike tour to maximize site seeing. We booked through Get Your Guide and they contracted with Unlimited Biking for the tour. Our guide, Tim, was friendly and very knowledgeable and our two teens thought the experience was the highlight of our time in DC! We visited a variety or noteworthy landmarks and the biking was a great low key activity! I highly recommend it!