Washington DC Garden Tours: 9 to Book

1.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Spend 30 minutes to four hours exploring George Washington’s Mount Vernon, its gardens, tomb, museum, and Potomac River views. The $28 grounds pass includes the estate and, on weekends from April through October, George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill. Mansion access is separate and renovation work may limit the rooms you can see.

“Came to visit George Washington’s home with grandma and grandkids. What a great experience to share with both generations. Love the views of the Patomic, but then again, so did Washington.”

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2.The DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about four hours touring Washington DC by air-conditioned bus, with guided stops at the Lincoln Memorial, Tidal Basin, White House, and major war memorials. Guides such as Derek, Joey, Sam, and Nicholas have led lively tours, while the route includes time for blossom photos and a walk beside the water. Expect more walking than the short listing may suggest.

“Excellent guide Paul Sullivan with enormous amount of knowledge and great voice to project it. But tour was moving way to fast to get any kind of meaningful learning. Not enough time at all to admire cherry blossoms which we came here to see”

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3.National Mall & Cherry Blossoms Tour with Optional Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

This 3 to 4 hour Washington DC tour combines an air-conditioned coach ride with short walks at major monuments. A guide such as Tyrone, James, Chris, or Sally may lead the group through the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, war memorials, and Tidal Basin. Optional tickets are available for the Air and Space Museum, African American History and Culture Museum, and Washington Monument.

“This was the best experience, and we loved our tour guide! She was so full of knowledge, and gave us some really neat things to think about with history and how our nation was formed. With three children and hot weather, the air conditioning bus ride was perfect and just the right amount of time at each stop. I would highly recommend this to anyone with kids as well, wanting to see many places in a short amount of time!”

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4.Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride at an easy pace through East Potomac Park and around the Tidal Basin with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at the Japanese Stone Lantern, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and cherry blossom viewpoints. Guides such as Greg, Bianca, Aiden, and Wally have been praised for clear history and calm handling of busy paths.

“A very fun way to see the city and spring blossoms! I don’t think anyone needs an electric bike, the terrain is flat and easy to bike. Cherry blossoms all but gone now but still fun to see the few left and all of the tulips! Would love the tour to include the White House and capitol building but in the time we had we saw all the best monuments. Located by the wharf, there are many great restaurants to grab lunch or dinner. About 5.5 miles of biking. Greg S was a great guide!”

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5.Cherry Blossom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Begin at the U.S. Navy Memorial and ride a climate-controlled sightseeing bus past Washington’s major memorials before a guided walk at the Tidal Basin. Your English-speaking guide explains the 100-year story behind the cherry trees. Guides such as Evan, Dion, and Alicia have earned praise for lively storytelling.

“Couldnt have been better. All the perfect stops with the best tour guide in Washington DC. Highly recommend to all!”

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6.National Mall & Cherry Blossoms with Washington Monument Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

This 3 to 4 hour English tour combines a guided ride with short walks at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, MLK Memorial, and Tidal Basin. A Washington Monument ticket is included or available as an upgrade at checkout, depending on the booking option. Guides such as James, Sally, Tyrone, and Chris lead the experience.

“Tour was fantastic. We saw literally everything and Sally and Chris were so knowledgeable and helpful. My only suggestion is have some chips or cookies on the bus. I was starving by the end.”

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7.NYC to D.C Day Trip: Thomas Jefferson Memorial to Cherry Blossoms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Travel from New York to Washington, D.C., with a driver-guide, then visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin. The optional 90-minute cherry blossom tour adds seasonal context, photo stops, and the Hains Point Loop Trail. Pickup is available from selected New York locations.

“Amazing and memorable experience. Even though we had to browse a little bit the experience was great”

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8.DC Kenwood Cherry Blossoms Half-Day Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend about two hours visiting Kenwood’s arched cherry trees with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. The tour begins at 1:30 pm, includes transport from selected Washington pickup points, water, and a granola bar. Guide Galen has earned praise for punctual, friendly service, but confirm pickup details carefully.

“Brought us to a community that was so beautiful still full with Cherry Blossom is peaceful , in Bethesda Jefferson Park was not really fun because the wind chill was cold”

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9.Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Washington Monument Lodge for a two-hour walk through Washington DC’s major memorials. See Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Jefferson, while learning how Japan’s 1912 cherry-tree gift shaped the Tidal Basin. Wear good walking shoes and arrive by Metro if possible.

“It was fabulous! Our guide was so knowledgeable and great with my 7 year old! Highly recommend.”

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