You can combine your exercise regimen with your sightseeing adventures in DC by taking part in one of these tours, designed with active travelers in mind. DC’s wide sidewalks and flat roads make it perfect for exploring on foot or on bicycle; in fact, the District was recently named the most pedestrian-friendly city in the U.S. in a study by the Brookings Institute.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a beginning rider, Bike and Roll, Inc. enables you to explore the rich history and renowned architecture of the nation’s capital and surrounding areas on two wheels.
Find your way around DC's neighborhoods with narrated and self-guided walking tours. Dazzling storyteller and celebrated author Tony Pitch brings trendy Georgetown, vibrant Adams-Morgan and historic Lafayette Square to life on his Anecdotal History Tours.
For more fun facts, fascinating neighborhood history, Washington Walks offers ghost tours, food-themed tours and more. Or, blaze your own trail by following one of Cultural Tourism DC’s neighborhood heritage trails. DC By Foot entertains with free walking tours, offered six days a week, February through November.
If you’re drawn to the water, head to the Georgetown waterfront and climb on board the Nightingale for a narrated sightseeing tour from Capitol River Cruises. You can also tackle the land and the water on board the DC Ducks, or plot your own course in a canoe or kayak, available for rental on the Georgetown waterfront.
Runners can join a knowledgeable local for a jaunt past the city’s famous sights and charming neighborhoods with a jogging tour from DC Run. The one-on-one tours are tailored to each participant’s speed and must-see list. Runners receive a special water bottle and goodie bags with run-friendly treats, plus insider’s tips from knowledgeable guides.
