Non-Touristy Tours in Washington, DC

Written By Elizabeth Womack

  • Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. Visit the gardens, underground catacombs, and more (free)

  • Heurich House. Step back in time to 1894, and visit the historic home of brewer and immigrant Christian Heurich ($10)

  • National Cathedral. The cathedral offers ironwork tours, bell tower climbs, behind the scenes, and more! ($30+)

  • A Tour of Her Own. They offer a variety of tours each month focusing on women's history in DC. ($35)

  • Washington Navy Yard. Built in 1799, the Navy Yard played a crucial role in WWII and was a major employer to local residents (free)

  • Mural Tours. You can catch more of these during the DC Walls Festival, but also in NOMA weekly ($32)

  • Black Broadway. Discover the music and cultural heritage of the district ($40)

  • Capitol Riverfront BID. The BID hosts a variety of tours in the summertime.

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