We booked a private tour with Rob and had a wonderful experience, it was like exploring on our own, except 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. read more

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Rob met us for a private tour on Christmas Eve, 2022. There was an arctic chill and it was below freezing!! Rob was phenomenal and really gave our 5th Grade daughter the one on one history brief and inspiration behind each monument we visited.. He was incredibly informative and all of his D.C. travel tips were spot on and useful. We'll keep watching his Trip hacks even long after our visit because it's not only educational- but, entertaining too! Thanks ROB!! We would have been completely lost with you.. read more

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Rob is very knowledgeable and a great guide! My family learned a lot from him as we toured the monuments. We are glad we chose Trip Hacks DC to help us enjoy our visit! read more

I can't thank Rob enough in how much his YouTube videos and his recent guided tour has made our family trip to DC such an amazing and successful experience that we will always cherish. My family and I don't usually like to travel outside our comfort zone and so was a little hesitant to travel to Washington DC, but we felt a little more confident once we binged some of his YouTube hacks and signed up for one of his guided tours. We were pleasantly surprised and star struck when we found out he was actually our guide for the Trivia Tour. He has such a down to earth and friendly personality. It's amazing to me at how much facts and knowledge he has about American history and of Washington DC. I highly recommend taking the Trivia Tour because you will learn so much, and at the same time, you will get your exercise in. read more

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Request for the guide named Rob! He answered all our questions. That is the type of tour guide we need 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! read more

My husband found out about Rob's tours through YouTube. At first I was a little skeptical (as one should be for finding things on YouTube) but once I watch a few of his videos I could see why my husband thought it was a good idea to book him as our tour guide! The monuments tour at night was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! We both learned so much about the history of the monuments not to mentions the nightly views were amazing. Rob was friendly, charismatic, approachable and easy to talk to. We walked about 3 miles (good pace) so make sure you wear tennis shoes...really, sandals or flats won't do (he mentions this in one of his videos as well). Specially because if you picked the night tour more than likely you already did a lot of walking during the day so you will be *tired*. We are so glad we chose to do this tour we HIGHLY recommend it!!! read more

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I did the Monuments guided tour and it was worth every penny. As a self-proclaimed history buff, I already knew a few things that were being explained on the tour. But our guide had such an in-depth knowledge of the monuments, from what the symbolism is of a particular monument to what the process was behind the scenes of building that monument. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting DC. read more

This was our first family trip to Washington DC. My parents, sister, and I spent a couple of days in DC before heading over to Virginia for a family get together. While researching about DC, my mom sent me a YouTube video of Rob from Trip Hacks DC. I ended up watching most of his videos, and decided to contact him about a private tour through their website. Originally, we wanted to check out his Monuments at Twilight Tour, but we ended up booking the Cherry Blossom Bonanza Tour instead. When my family and I headed over to the meeting spot at the Jefferson Memorial using the DC Circulator, we hit the crazy DC rush hour traffic. At that time the Nationals game had ended, it was Spring Break, and people were heading back home from work. We ended up getting off at the Washington Monument and walked to the Jefferson Memorial. I was able to contact Rob to let him know of our delay, and he was gracious enough to wait for us. The private tour was definitely worth it. Rob was able to bring the monuments to life for us. We learned a lot and he was able to answer many of our questions. He was a good resource for where to take good photos for your social media outlets. Since we weren't able to cover all the monuments during our tour, he was kind enough to show us where to go next on our own. Rob is a true professional. If you're ever in Washington DC, I recommend that you check out Trip Hacks DC for one of their private tours. read more

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Rob is 5 stars all around! I found him on yelp after looking up tours in DC for a trip back home to the area with my husband (who is from NJ). Touring the monuments was what he always wanted to do in DC so I had the challenge of finding a tour within a few weeks of our visit during the holidays (after Christmas, right before New Years Day). I found it super easy and convenient that I could browse available dates for the tour online, as well as book and pay for the tour on the site. You can tell Rob really cares about the experience of his customers from the form he has you fill out when you book the tour, regarding information on who is in the group and what kind of information you are looking for. I went with my husband, sister, and two cousins and we loved the Monument Twilight tour. All of us (excluding my husband) grew up nearby in MD, but we all learned so much from Rob. You can tell he knows his stuff. He kept checking in with us for any questions we had and easily answered all of them with extreme detail. I definitely recommend booking a tour with him! read more

I never take the time to leave reviews but I was so happy with this tour that I wanted to leave a few words and some pictures of the tour. Sam was our tour guide on the Monumental Trivia at Twilight. He done a great job if you are considering a tour you will not regret this one. read more

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We had a wonderful time on the DC tour with Rob. We decided to do the evening private tour. We have a teen and a 8 year old. This tour was perfect for us because the girls could ask questions when they wanted instead of in a large group. Our youngest hasn't stopped talking about the tour and I was amazing at how much information she remembered from the tour. I highly recommend Rob and his tours of DC. Great evening in DC learning about our Nation's History read more

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The twilight monument tour with Rob was 3 hours of insightful trivia about the monuments around the National Mall. Rob is a great host, throwing in a good joke in with the fun facts. Highly recommended for those with comfortable shoes and take a water bottle! read more

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The Monuments at Night Trivia Tour was our first tour when my family of 3 landed in DC. Even though it was a super hot July night, Rob prepared us with a detailed email before the tour so we came prepared with plenty of water. Rob's tour was super interesting and incredibly knowledgeable. I've seen most of the monuments in the past, but his trivia was insightful and challenging. Would definitely recommend taking any of his tours if you're interested in getting to know a full scope of history, symbolism and appreciation of all the monuments. It makes a difference to have an understanding of the impact and historical significance of what each monument represents and is born from. Next time we're in DC, will absolutely try another tour!! read more

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We spent a week in DC and Rob's Monuments Night Tour was the highlight of our trip. The three hours with Rob was very informative and he provided not only the history of the Monuments but how the monuments were built and how the design was selected. Rob also knew the best place for photo opts. You may want to consider wearing comfortable shoes because you will do a lot of walking. Don't worry, there are a few rest stops with restroom along the Monuments. Since we had 3 people in our group, the tour was very interactive and fun. We did have some concerns about the weather since it predicted 80% chance of rain, but Rob was very responsive and helpful -- best to email Rob with any concerns regarding the tour. Luckily, the rain never came, To be honest, we would have never selected Rob if he had NOT produced any travel video tips to Washington DC. His Youtube video, "Trip Hacks DC" travel tips were extremely helpful prior to arriving. Any tour guide who spends that much time producing quality videos must really love what he does and it shows during our tour. Thanks Rob for a great tour! read more

My husband and our 14 and 11 year old kids were given an incredible evening tour of the Washington Mall by Rob last August. Rob was so knowledgeable and personable. It felt like taking a tour with a friend who happens to be an expert on DC history. He was especially patient with our 14 year old daughter who has Autism. We would recommend his tour to anyone. We discovered Rob after watching his videos on YouTube. read more

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My family and I took the 2-hour evening private tour of the monuments with Rob after having discovered him through his Trip Hacks DC videos with tips on visiting DC on Youtube. Search for Trip Hacks DC (so worth the look!). My experience with Rob was superb from beginning to end! The sign up to pick the tour on his website was simple. His email confirmations and related communications was the right amount. He even included a photo of the exact meeting location. Rob's narrative at each monument really brought each site to life. He engages you and asks questions along the way so you aren't ever bored (which is great). Not all tour guides are engaging (sorry, it's true). Whether you realize it or not, Rob is managing your time efficiently. You see all the monuments without having to watch the clock and without having to pull out a map to find the next location. You just have to listen, come along for the walk, and enjoy your time while learning A LOT from Rob's insights. Two hours goes by quickly. Rob sent a thank you note a few days later -- always a nice touch in my humble opinion. Rob is friendly, informative, and easy to be around. Rob is both a true professional and showman which makes for a memorable and fun experience. I highly recommend taking a tour with Rob of Trip Hacks DC if you are in visiting DC. read more

I highly recommend going on a tour with Rob! He's a great guide and was very accommodating for me (32 weeks preggo), my husband, and two boys (9 & 11). In addition to knowing a lot about DC in general, Rob educated us about the monuments and memorials. Most importantly for me, he knew where the best bathrooms were! Even though I've lived in the city for 2 years, there's a lot of interesting info that one can miss without a guide - whether it's a book or a real person. And come on, who has time to be looking in a guidebook when there's so much to see in DC? read more

Rob is a great tour guide. He gave us the monument tour for a group of 5 "local tourists" with one person from NJ .Tour was about 2 hours and full of information. He answered every question we had. Rob knows his stuff. If you are in DC and want a tour, Rob is the guy. read more

After finding Rob on his YT channel and watching all of his videos, we booked a 3-hour evening walking tour. It was a long day with some moans from the kids about a night tour-Ugh. When we arrived, Rob was so engaging and a wealth of offbeat knowledge, everyone was thoroughly entertained. The route was well planned and I took a ton of photos. Overall, this was well worth it and I recommend it to everyone. read more

Amazing tour! I highly recommend Rob and his Trip Hacks DC informational videos. I brought my wife and four daughters to DC this January for a family trip and prepared before the trip by watching Rob's videos. I then booked a morning tour with Rob. He brought us coffee and donuts, was very friendly, extremely informative, and a top notch tour guide. My kids also enjoyed his tour very much and said it was one of the highlights of our trip. Next time in DC, I'll book a trip with him again. Thanks Rob! read more

We went to DC for a mother and sons vacation last month. My 18 year old had found Rob on YouTube while looking for tips on how to see DC. We wanted to have fun, not do a boring and stodgy trip, but we felt we must see the monuments. We booked Rob's Monuments at Twilight tour as that seemed different, private, affordable, and less stodgy and boring than the other offerings. A month later, and we're still talking about Rob's tour being the highlight of our trip (and we had a super fun trip!). It was neither stodgy nor boring. Rob's tour was the most delightful blend of information (so we knew what we were looking at), humor, and reverence for the moments in history depicted. Rob is one of those rare individuals you like right away, and his enthusiasm is contagious. We feel so very blessed to have found him. I have told everyone about his tour and have recommended it to all. Five stars without question. PS - his YouTube videos were so helpful! read more

This was probably one of the best tours I have ever taken! If you are going to DC I highly recommend Trip Hacks DC Tours especially, the monuments at twilight tour. I have seen the monuments during the day on a previous trip but had no idea how amazing they look all lit up a night. I went on the tour with my family on a warm night in October. The great thing was, it wasn't crazy crowded. Our tour guide Rob was an encyclopedia of information. I learned so much about DC and the monuments that I would have missed if it weren't for Rob. There was plenty of time to take photos and we were able to ask as many questions as we wanted. Most of all I just enjoyed listening to Rob tell the stories of the history and symbolism of the monuments. So... dust off your walking shoes and book this 3-hour tour! It was worth every penny! read more

My husband and I really enjoyed the Monuments trivia tour with Rob! We live nearby and thought that we might know a lot of the trivia questions but they were tough and we learned a lot. He saw several monuments that we've often skipped when walking around on our own so it was great to see some new stuff after we thought we seen most if not all of it! Rob was fun and smart, and we had a great time! read more

Great walking tour with Rob to see the monuments at twilight. The 3 hours and 3 miles passed very quickly and we ended the tour with new insights about the sites and history. Rob is very knowledgeable and makes the tour fun with trivia questions peppered throughout. Definitely recommend Rob and Trip Hacks DC. read more

If you have ever seen Rob in his YouTube videos (if you haven't, you must) he is the same guy in person, very knowledgeable and easy going. My wife and myself took his 3 hour night tour of the monuments and thoroughly enjoyed it. He has great insight to each monument's history and asks trivia questions through the tour to keep everything flowing and upbeat. If you are looking for a DC tour guide, I would highly recommend Rob and Trip Hacks DC. read more

My family of 6 visited DC for Spring Break and we booked Rob for the twilight monument tour. Rob is a great guide - very informative and personable. This tour is Cobb-Recommended. read more

This was my first trip to DC since I was a kid, so I did what anyone would do - went to YouTube to get travel advice. First off, this guy dominates YouTube travel searches in DC, we watched all of his videos and used his DC tips that turned out to be very helpful during our trip. We booked the Monument Twilight Trivia Tour (hopefully that was the correct name!). Rob was full of interesting facts that went along with each stop of a very well-planned itinerary. I learned things I never knew, had fun walking from site to site and enjoyed the tour. I think anyone would be hard pressed to find a better tour or guide in DC. read more

This was our first time in DC. We booked the Monumental Trivia at Twilight Tour and it was great. Rob made it easy to see many monuments in a short time. He pointed out and explained many details on every monument we visited. If you're ever in Washington DC, I recommend that you book a tour with Trip Hacks DC. read more

Me and my family did the Monuments at twilight tour and were completely blown away. Rob is awesome and he went above and beyond to answer our questions and even threw in the Forrest Gump Jenny spot at the reflection pool. We took a few private tours and this one was the favorite for the whole group. When we come back we will definitely book another tour. Watch Robs videos. They helped us plan our trip and was very helpful also. Thanks again Rob!!!! read more

This was a great tour option especially if you like small groups with personalized attention! Rob is a very informative tour guide that just loves what he does. He entertains all questions and gives the little tidbits of information that make you feel like you're giving that little bit of extra insight to the monuments. Ask him to show you "Kilroy was here" at the WWII memorial. read more

It was my family's 1st trip to Washington DC and we were only staying for a few days. There was a lot to knock out in just a few days. I decided to book a private Monuments night tour with Rob and it was the best thing I did on this trip. He was very informative and a great host. He even waited with us until our Uber arrived when our tour was over. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

We just got back from our tour and could not wait to write a review for Rob! Our tour was the most enjoyable part of our visit to D.C. Our cousin had booked a tour with Trip Hacks DC and told me, it was a must. My husband says it was the best money he spent and he tends to be on the frugal side. Rob's tour is very well paced, not too fast and not too slow. We don't like large crowds and a private tour with Rob was the way to go. He showed us things we never would have noticed which made our experience so special. He asks you what is important to you as to deliver your own personal experience -first class. Rob was very personable, professional, and we loved the passion in which he brings to his tours as we experience the love he has of this beautiful city. This is a vacation you want to get the most out of while your here since there is so much to see. It was worth every penny! The next time we come back for a visit, I will be booking well in advance a tour with Trip Hacks! Thank you Rob for an experience that will last our family a lifetime. read more

Visited DC 4/4 - 4/11. Booked a Twilight monuments tour w/Rob and so glad we did. We met Rob on what he said would be the busiest day of 2018 which was Friday 4/6...the day after they declared the Cherry Blossoms were at peak. And boy were they! As nice as they were, it was really Rob that made our group of 9 feel special. We were 6 adults and 3 toddlers--strollers included! He did everything he could to accommodate our needs. If you're on the fence about booking this tour...BOOK IT! I am a big fan of having a tour guide. It just enriches your experience so much more. And I really like the approach Rob has of just keeping your tour PRIVATE, and not lumping in others. That is nice too at times...but for us and the babies, it was nice to not have to worry about upsetting others if we needed to stop or do something a little different. Be sure to subscribe to Rob's YOUTUBE channel too. We watched every one before our trip. Very informative. Enjoy your time in our Nation's Capitol. read more

When you're looking for DC tours you'll find many by bus, bike, segway, etc. but if you're looking for a great, private, family-friendly walking tour...look no further than Rob with Trip Hacks DC! We booked Rob's Christmas night tour which is similar to his Monuments at Twilight tour, but had stops at the White House Christmas tree, the Willard hotel, the Newseum, the Canadian Embassy (which had a beautiful Christmas tree) and the Capitol Christmas tree. The tour started at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where Rob showed us his suggestions for great photo opportunities, which we then named "Rob Stops". He is very knowledgeable and passionate about DC and catered the tour to engage both adults and children, including our 7-year old twins. Rob's tour is awesome because it is private and personalized - definitely worth it! Rob's tour was the highlight of our trip! read more

What a great experience!!! If you're going to be in DC for any amount of time... Then Trip Hacks DC is a must! Rob was an excellent guide & host! As we planned our trip it was very obvious that we needed some help in organizing how to make the most of our time with so much to see. Rob's trip was the perfect fit! He is extremely knowledgeable and his passion for DC is very apparent. The trip moved at just the right pace. (2 adults 3 kids) And we had just the right amount of time at each spot for Rob to tell us very interesting information that we would have never been able to find ourselves. His love for the city is contagious, and we'll be back! read more

To get the most out of seeing the monuments, see them with Rob!! Put on your walking shoes, bring your camera, & come prepared to learn. Rob clearly & articulately shares interesting monument facts & trivia you wouldn't know by just stopping & looking. You won't go away with information overload unless you ask for it. Rob knows the great photo spots & times. Night time is definitely the time to take this tour - the monuments are at their best! Highlight of our trip! read more