Best Private Tour Guides in Washington DC
GOLD STANDARD
“Our tour with PTW was a Gold-Standard experience guided by brilliance, professionalism, wit and wisdom.”
PRIVATE DAY AND NIGHT TOURS
A tour company is only as good as its guides, and PTW has “the best in the business.”
At Private Tours of Washington we’re locals who know the Nation’s Capital.
Let us show you the city’s iconic sights as well as its hidden gems for an experience you cannot find anywhere else.
Tour in comfort
All PTW TOURS INCLUDE
- Safe, sanitized and state-of-the-art transportation
- Personal consultation prior to your tour
- Tour agenda customized to your interests
- One of our expert local tour guides
- Black-car service and professional chauffeur
- Complimentary pick up and drop off within tour area
Tours also offered in Spanish
SELECT YOUR PRIVATE TOUR
DAY TOURS
PTW offers customized day tours to suit every group size, schedule and special interest. From the White House to Capitol Hill and Embassy Row to the Pentagon, see the Nation’s Capital in chauffeured comfort accompanied by one of our incomparable tour guides. At PTW we delve into the history, culture and everyday life of the city so you can experience Washington in a way that’s personal, informative and fun!
BEST TOURS ANYWHERE
“Gil expertly mixed his knowledge with humor, warmth, and attention to detail. I cannot say enough about him and I cannot recommend PTW enough to anyone looking for not just the best tours in DC — but anywhere.”
NIGHT TOURS
The Nation’s Capital was made to be seen after dark when its marble monuments and memorials are illuminated against the night sky. George Washington selected the location for the new capital, and Pierre L’Enfant, who planned the city, was inspired by his native Paris. Our knowledgeable and friendly local guides can show you Washington at night when it truly becomes a “City of Lights.”
PARIS ON THE POTOMAC
“The absolute best way to tour DC at night! We wouldn’t have had the opportunity to experience “Paris on the Potomac” if it had not been for our tour guide John and PTW. They will make your tour exactly what you’ve dreamed of.”
INSIDER TOURS
With PTW leading the way, explore parts of Washington few tourists ever visit. See where the city’s most powerful residents live in luxurious seclusion. Examine events — sometimes right where they happened — that once made headline news and the scandals, intrigue and espionage doing the same today. Add the informed and entertaining commentary of our guides, and you’ll see why PTW is in class by itself.
LIVING HISTORY
“Bill’s insights were from a real DC insider’s perspective… We came away with a vivid sense of living history. Not just the grand sweep, but the intrigue and intimate details behind the history from a person who often has had a front row seat to events he was describing… “
MULTI-DAY TOURS
If you’re coming to Washington for a longer visit and want to see more of the city than is possible in a few hours, PTW provides a variety of multi-day tours, all led by our veteran guides. The Nation’s Capital area offers a wealth of things to see and do, and we can help you take full advantage. Besides attractions in nearby Maryland and Virginia, PTW conducts tours of Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery.
PTW DID IT ALL
“PTW treated us to the utmost in customer service. We planned three full days of tours, including a night tour… Could not have asked for better tour guide than Larry… Bill and his team were organized, prompt, knowledgeable and friendly.”
LAYOVER TOURS
Have a few hours between flights and want to make the most of your layover? Private Tours of Washington can help with an express tour of the Nation’s Capital. Whether it’s a quick trip to Capitol Hill and the White House, a drive through Colonial Georgetown or a tour of the monuments on the Mall, PTW can turn your wait time into a time to remember.
FLIGHT DELAY DELIGHT
“When our flight was delayed, PTW had a tour arranged in less than an hour. And what a wonderful experience it was! The car and driver were fantastic, of course… but the highlight was our tour guide, who was an absolute delight! We enjoyed every minute. Can’t wait to come back!”
GETTYSBURG TOURS
The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point in a Civil War that threatened to destroy the United States. But the battlefield also became a symbol of what Abraham Lincoln called a “new birth of freedom.” See Gettysburg’s battlefield, from Little Round Top to Cemetery Ridge with our expert guides, as you examine the history of the battle and its aftermath.
BEING THERE
“Bill and Larry filled every minute of the three days we were together. But the visit to Gettysburg was the highlight … No matter how many books you read, there is nothing like being there and listening to an inspired guide… I cannot state this too strongly. Use these guys. You won’t be disappointed.”
PTW MEDIA COVERAGE
GOLD STANDARD
“Our tour with PTW was a Gold-Standard experience guided by brilliance, professionalism, wit and wisdom.”
Best Private Tour Guides in Washington DC
PRIVATE DAY AND NIGHT TOURS
A tour company is only as good as its guides, and PTW has “the best in the business.”
At Private Tours of Washington we’re locals who know the Nation’s Capital.
Let us show you the city’s iconic sights as well as its hidden gems for an experience you cannot find anywhere else.
Tour in comfort
All PTW TOURS INCLUDE
- Safe, sanitized and state-of-the-art transportation
- Personal consultation prior to your tour
- Tour agenda customized to your interests
- One of our expert local tour guides
- Black-car service and professional chauffeur
- Complimentary pick up and drop off within tour area
- Tours also offered in Spanish
SELECT YOUR PRIVATE TOUR
DAY TOURS
PTW offers customized day tours to suit every group size, schedule and special interest. From the White House to Capitol Hill and Embassy Row, see the Nation’s Capital in chauffeured comfort accompanied by one of our incomparable tour guides. At PTW we delve into the history, culture and everyday life of the city so you can experience Washington in a way that’s personal, informative and fun!
BEST TOURS ANYWHERE
“Gil expertly mixed his knowledge with humor, warmth, and attention to detail. I cannot say enough about him and I cannot recommend PTW enough to anyone looking for not just the best tours in DC — but anywhere.”
NIGHT TOURS
The Nation’s Capital was made to be seen after dark when its marble monuments and memorials are illuminated against the night sky. George Washington selected the location for the new capital, and Pierre L’Enfant, who planned the city, was inspired by his native Paris. Our knowledgeable and friendly local guides can show you Washington at night when it truly becomes a “City of Lights.”
PARIS ON THE POTOMAC
“The absolute best way to tour DC at night! We wouldn’t have had the opportunity to experience “Paris on the Potomac” if it had not been for our tour guide John and PTW. They will make your tour exactly what you’ve dreamed of.”
MULTI-DAY TOURS
If you’re coming to Washington for a longer visit and want to see more of the city than is possible in a few hours, PTW provides a variety of multi-day tours, all led by our veteran guides. The Nation’s Capital area has a wealth of things to see and do, and we can help you take full advantage. Besides attractions in nearby Maryland and Virginia, PTW conducts tours of Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery.
PTW DID IT ALL
“PTW treated us to the utmost in customer service. We planned three full days of tours, including a night tour… Could not have asked for better tour guide than Larry… Bill and his team were organized, prompt, knowledgeable and friendly.”
INSIDER TOURS
With PTW leading the way, explore parts of Washington few tourists ever visit. See where the city’s most powerful residents live in luxurious seclusion. Examine events—sometimes right where they happened—that once made headline news and the scandals, intrigue and espionage doing the same today. Add the informed commentary of our guides, and you’ll see why PTW is in class by itself.
LIVING HISTORY
“Bill’s insights were from a real DC insider’s perspective… We came away with a vivid sense of living history. Not just the grand sweep, but the intrigue and intimate details behind the history from a person who often has had a front row seat to events he was describing… “
LAYOVER TOURS
Have a few hours between flights and want to make the most of your layover? Private Tours of Washington can help with an express tour of the Nation’s Capital. Whether it’s a quick trip to Capitol Hill and the White House, a drive through Colonial Georgetown or a tour of the monuments on the Mall, PTW can turn your wait time into a time to remember.
FLIGHT DELAY DELIGHT
“When our flight was delayed, PTW had a tour arranged in less than an hour. And what a wonderful experience it was! The car and driver were fantastic, of course… but the highlight was our tour guide, who was an absolute delight! We enjoyed every minute. Can’t wait to come back!”
GETTYSBURG TOURS
The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point in a Civil War that threatened to destroy the United States. But the battlefield is also a symbol of what Abraham Lincoln called a “new birth of freedom.” See Gettysburg’s battlefield, from Little Round Top to Cemetery Ridge with our expert guides, as you examine the history of the battle and its legacy.
BEING THERE
“Bill and Larry filled every minute of the three days we were together. But the visit to Gettysburg was the highlight … No matter how many books you read, there is nothing like being there and listening to an inspired guide… I cannot state this too strongly. Use these guys. You won’t be disappointed.”
PTW MEDIA COVERAGE