Washington DC Private Tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Washington DC

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best Washington DC private tours & experiences with locals

We don’t mean to brag, but at City Unscripted, we’ve perfected the recipe for the best private tours in Washington DC, one of the world’s most iconic capitals. Our Washington DC private tours match curious travelers to knowledgeable local guides who have already uncovered every inch of their hometown – and in a city with as much going on as DC, you’ll be glad to have someone who knows their way around! From its fascinating historic origins to powerful modern politics, DC is the definition of American culture, and our local guides invite you to experience the very best of it with them on the ultimate private tours of Washington DC. See you in the city!

Meet some of our Washington DC local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

See DC like a local

On Washington DC private tours led by a local, you’ll discover a city that’s so much more than its status as a political icon. You’ll get to explore the locations that truly define DC, and you'll do it alongside someone who knows the city like the back of their hand. What does this mean for you? It means private tours of Washington DC with us will highlight all the places loved by locals – secret locations where you’ll find fantastic food, hidden sculptures, and even city views from a cathedral that could be mistaken for the Notre-Dame! On private Washington DC tours, you’ll see it all.

Get off the beaten track

Washington DC has no lack of world-renowned cultural attractions, from the White House to the current home of the Declaration of Independence – but why not step off the tourist trail with your local host on our Washington DC private tours, where nothing is set in stone? Maybe you’ll grab a bite at a century-old stall at Union Market, or perhaps you’ll admire Native American artistry hidden in plain sight in an urban park. You might even get a lesson in Black history at the jazz clubs where icons were born. Your private tours of Washington DC take you wherever you want to go.

A range of tailored tours

One thing’s for sure: No two travelers embarking on Washington DC private tours are the same. Perhaps you enjoy ticking off a new city’s bucket-list attractions, or maybe you like to keep things low-key at local haunts and hidden gems. Whatever your style, we’ll give you an itinerary that’s crafted especially for you. From neighborhood discoveries to unforgettable food tours, we have something you’ll love. Whether you choose to spend your private Washington DC tours at markets and eateries, fascinating museums, or hipster hubs, our number one priority is giving you a day to remember.

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Latest reviews from our guests

My husband and I had a day in Singapore so we decided to take a city upscripted day tour of Singapore. Our guide was Keven. Kevin spent eight hours and 20,000 plus steps with us exploring this beautiful City. Kevin was extremely informative and easy going. He designed the day so we got an overview of all the nationalities in Singapore and how they live, eat and work in harmony. We ate, drank and enjoyed the sights. We would highly recommend Kevin and City unscripted if you have a short layover in Singapore.

May 2024

Eric H
We do a lot of private tours and this was by far the best one. It wasn't the company that made the tour wonderful, it was our tour guide, Arnaud. He was so knowledgable about the sites, past/present culture, and history of Korea. He took us to a local "off the beaten path" cafe that we would have never found in a tour book or blog. In fact, they had the best matcha latte and that's saying a lot since I'm a match latte-holic. He's also fluent in French, English and Korean which made it even better. We were able to have in-depth conversations with him. His flexible and casual demeanor allowed for impromptu stops and detours along the way as we saw fit. I highly recommend the tour, specially if you are able to request Arnaud as your tour guide.

May 2024

Jenette C
Anna which is our local tour guide have a lot of experience when it comes to Nagoya life, she brought us to Nagoya Castle, Atsuta-jingu Shrine then Shirotori Garden. During the journey, she also touch on the local famous which we certainly appreciate her sharing. Do note that while she is the perfect local guide but she might not be a historian type of guide that some might expects from travel agency.

May 2024

Guan S
Sehr persönliche Führung genau nach unseren Vorstellungen mit einem regen Austausch zu allen unseren Fragen. Very personal tour exactly according to our ideas with a lively exchange on all of our questions.

May 2024

Annette G