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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
Washington DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Guided Moonlight Bus Tour of Washington DC
Washington DC: Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tour
Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour
Washington Monument Entry Tickets
From NYC: Washington DC Day Tour
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tours
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tours
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Electric Cart Tour
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tours
Big Bus: Best of DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Sunset Tour
Old Town Trolley: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Bubble Planet Washington DC VIP Tickets
Bubble Planet Washington DC Tickets
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Washington, D.C.
Dari€41,49
Bike Rental to Mount Vernon
Washington, D.C.
Bike Rental to Mount Vernon
Dari€57,92
1-Hour D.C. Ghosts Walking Tour
Washington, D.C.
1-Hour D.C. Ghosts Walking Tour
Dari€22,21
Washington DC: Lincoln Assassination Tour + Fords Theatre & Petersen House Entry
Washington, D.C.
Washington DC: Lincoln Assassination Tour + Fords Theatre & Petersen House Entry
Dari€67,44
Washington DC: Guided Haunted Pub Crawl
Washington, D.C.
Washington DC: Guided Haunted Pub Crawl
Dari€24,76
Museum of the Bible: Entry Ticket
Washington, D.C.
Museum of the Bible: Entry Ticket
Dari€31,66
National Archives Museum Washington DC: Skip-The-Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Washington, D.C.
National Archives Museum Washington DC: Skip-The-Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Dari€50,37
National Archives Museum: Semi-Private Guided Tour
Washington, D.C.
National Archives Museum: Semi-Private Guided Tour
Dari€66,51
Before you book
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.