The 3 Best Audio Tours in Washington DC

1.Best of DC: Hop-on Hop-off, Night Tour, and Arlington Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Start at Union Station for a Big Bus package combining 24, 48, or 72 hours of hop-on hop-off access, a separate two-hour open-top night tour, and audio guides for Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown. Expect onboard commentary in multiple languages; Erica is one named guide, but guide assignments are not guaranteed.

“Great way to see DC, day and night tours. Erica and crew are amazing guides. Hop off the bus to see exactly what you want to”

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2.Washington DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Explore more than two miles of central Washington, from the White House and World War II Memorial to the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol area. This private, English-language audio tour uses GPS-triggered stories and offline maps, so you can pause, take detours and set your own pace. It costs $16.99 per person and includes lifetime access after download.

“Tour guide has a Good overall in-depth understanding of all the memorials. Van was comfortable and clean.”

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3.Old Town Alexandria Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Follow a self-guided English audio walk through Old Town Alexandria, from the long-running farmers market to the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Along the way, hear about George Washington, Captain’s Row, Gadsby’s Tavern and a famously spiteful house. VoiceMap provides audio, maps and geodata for offline use, and you can pause or restart as you like.

“Our pace. Our way. Great. Had the ability to stop and start as needed. We enjoyed walking by ourselves.”

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