The 9 Best Washington DC Cherry Blossom Tours

1.The DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Meet at the US Navy Memorial at 10:00 am for a four-hour bus tour of DC landmarks and cherry blossom spots, including a guided walk at the Tidal Basin. You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus, hear stories from an English-speaking guide, and stop for photos. Guides vary; names on recent tours have included Derek, Joey, Dion, and Sam.

“The tour hit a lot of great sites with just enough time to see everything without feeling rushed. The tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. And the cherry blossoms were just as beautiful as we had hoped.”

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2.National Mall & Cherry Blossoms Tour with Optional Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

This 3 to 4 hour Washington tour combines air-conditioned bus travel with walks at major memorials, the Capitol and the White House. Guides have included Tyrone, James, Sally and Dave. Expect photo stops, outdoor walking and an optional ticket upgrade for select museums or the Washington Monument. Cherry blossom walks are seasonal.

“Best tour guide ever! Super knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating facts! Great time for sure! Will take my family with me next time!”

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3.Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park with a guide, stopping at cherry-blossom landmarks and memorials including Jefferson and FDR. The two-hour tour runs seasonally from March 20 to April 11, costs $65, and includes a bike and mandatory helmet. Guides such as Greg, Bianca, and Aiden have led tours.

“I went solo on this bike tour while waiting for a friend. There were three families there and they were all super welcoming. 10/10 would recommend and go again!”

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4.Cherry Blossom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Ride from the U.S. Navy Memorial to Washington’s major monuments, then take a guided walk around the Tidal Basin. The four-hour tour pairs cherry blossom stories with city highlights, in an air-conditioned bus with live English narration. Guides including Evan, Alicia, Dion, and Theo have been praised for their humor and clear storytelling.

“Dion was great, entertaining and patient. Prince, the driver, was not helpful or friendly. I wish we had a smaller bus because we walkedmore due to parking issues with oversized bus. Walked 11,380 steps even though I stayed on the bus for last 2 stops. It was exhausting.”

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5.National Mall & Cherry Blossoms with Washington Monument Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at 10 am for a three-to-four-hour tour of DC’s major landmarks, with time to explore the Capitol grounds, White House area, Lincoln Memorial and Tidal Basin. Guides including James, Sally and Tyrone have earned praise for their facts and humor. Check your checkout details carefully: Washington Monument entry may be an upgrade, and its timing can require extra coordination.

“Good mix between walking and AC bus enjoyed the experience and tour guide was fun and knowledgeable !”

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6.DC Kenwood Cherry Blossoms Half-Day Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Ride from Washington, DC, to Kenwood in Bethesda for about 90 minutes beneath its arched cherry trees. Your English-speaking guide shares blossom and neighborhood history, then gives you time to walk and take photos. The group is capped at 12, and guides including Galen have been praised for being punctual and friendly.

“This was a very good tour of the cherry blossoms! Everything went very smooth. Galen was awesome. Very professional, prompt!”

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7.Cherry Blossom & Monuments Tour with Washington Monument, Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at 10:00 am for a three-to-four-hour guided tour of DC landmarks, from the White House and Capitol to the memorials around the National Mall. In cherry blossom season, you get 30 minutes at the Tidal Basin. Optional upgrades add self-guided entry to the Washington Monument and two museums.

“plusieurs endroits visités,ça donne le goût d'y retourner. trop peu de temps à certains endroits. Globalement très intéressant.”

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8.Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Washington Monument Lodge for a two-hour walk to the Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Jefferson memorials. Along the Tidal Basin, you’ll see Washington’s cherry trees and learn about their 1912 gift from Japan. A guide’s name is not provided, and small-group availability may vary.

“It was fabulous! Our guide was so knowledgeable and great with my 7 year old! Highly recommend.”

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9.National Mall Highlights with Cherry Blossom & Arlington Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $55

This 3 to 5-hour Washington tour combines bus travel with short walks and photo stops at the Capitol, White House, major memorials and more. A guide stays with you throughout. At checkout, you can add a two-hour Arlington Cemetery walk to see the Changing of the Guard, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and JFK’s gravesite. The tour is in English.

“A good tour of the cemetery and very informative. Tyrone our guide had a great manner and was very knowledgeable.”

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