Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Sunset Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$44
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Free things to do in Washington DC
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Washington DC. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Washington DC, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
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Free things to do in Washington DC
Old Town Trolley: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$45.95
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria: Half-Day Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$109
Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$21.50
Big Bus: Best of DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Sunset Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$65
Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$49
1-Hour D.C. Ghosts Walking Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$26
Capitol Hill: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$51.94
From NYC: Washington DC Day Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$149
Washington DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$65
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tours
Washington DC, United States
From$95.40
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tours
Washington DC, United States
From$174.90
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Electric Cart Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$49
Bubble Planet Washington DC Tickets
Washington DC, United States
From$28.51
Bubble Planet Washington DC VIP Tickets
Washington DC, United States
From$40.17
Alexandria Virginia Bike Rentals
Washington DC, United States
From$21.20
Museum of the Bible: Entry Ticket
Washington DC, United States
From$37.09
National Air and Space Museum: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$95.40
National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum: Small-Group Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$95.40
Washington DC: Small Group Guided Electric Car Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$49
Alexandria Virginia eBike Rentals
Washington DC, United States
From$42.40
Washington D.C.: Capitol Hill Tour + US Capitol & Library of Congress Entry
Washington DC, United States
From$89
National Archives Museum: Semi-Private Guided Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$111.30
National Archives Museum Washington DC: Skip-The-Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Washington DC, United States
From$59
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FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.