Big Bus: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Sunset Tour
— No ticket required
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.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Washington DC
From NYC: Washington DC Day Tour
Guided Moonlight Bus Tour of Washington DC
Washington Monument Entry Tickets
Big Bus: Best of DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Sunset Tour
Old Town Trolley: Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tours
Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Big Bus: Washington DC Sunset Bus Tour
Washington DC: Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tour
Bubble Planet Washington DC VIP Tickets
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tours
Bubble Planet Washington DC Tickets
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Electric Cart Tour
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Tours
Washington DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour
Washington DC: Guided Haunted Pub Crawl
Washington, D.C.
Washington DC: Guided Haunted Pub Crawl
De la24,76 EUR
1-Hour D.C. Ghosts Walking Tour
Washington, D.C.
1-Hour D.C. Ghosts Walking Tour
De la22,21 EUR
National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum: Small-Group Tour
Washington, D.C.
National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum: Small-Group Tour
De la57,05 EUR
National Gallery of Art: Guided Tour
Washington, D.C.
National Gallery of Art: Guided Tour
De la81,44 EUR
National Air and Space Museum: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Washington, D.C.
National Air and Space Museum: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
De la57,01 EUR
Washington DC & Arlington Cemetery: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
Washington, D.C.
Washington DC & Arlington Cemetery: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
De la51,66 EUR
Alexandria Virginia Bike Rentals
Washington, D.C.
Alexandria Virginia Bike Rentals
De la18,1 EUR
Alexandria Virginia eBike Rentals
Washington, D.C.
Alexandria Virginia eBike Rentals
De la36,2 EUR
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.