Magical Christmas Lights: Washington DC Private Walking Tour
Experience Washington DC as you never have before, on this Christmas lights private walking tour when the sun sets and the monuments and memorials are illuminated.
On your private Christmas tour, you will:
- Admire the United States Capitol with its seasonal illumination;
- Find out which National Forest provides the grand tree for the US Capitol - a tradition stretching back to 1964;
- Pass by the Sculpture Ice Rink for amazing views of the National Gallery of Art;
- See the monuments of DC standing majestically and brightly lit as holiday cheer spreads throughout the city;
- Enjoy the spectacular lights of the iconic National Christmas tree at the White House;
- Learn about the enduring traditions of the city and the unique way each First Family has celebrated the holidays;
- Stroll through the Downtown Holiday Market, shopping for trinkets, ornaments, and presents;
- Treat yourself to a warming hot cocoa or spiced cider as you shop your way through each stall.
Washington DC is inspiring year-round, but when the holiday lights are strung new magic hangs in the crisp, winter air - a collective joy overtakes residents and visitors alike. It's simply the most wonderful time of the year to be out and about in DC.
On your private walking tour, your guide will not only show you the spectacular lights on display throughout the National Mall but will also share with you the history of Christmas in Washington DC, which spans further back than the tradition of the National Christmas Tree, which began in 1923.
While your holiday walking tour will be filled with stories that remind us of the magic of the season, your guide will also be sharing the history of the monuments and how the city came to be. Your tour ends with a visit to the Downtown Holiday Market at Penn Quarter, where you will be free to continue at your own pace and of course, purchase any handmade Christmas gifts!
We invite you to join us in this spectacular city lights private tour made just for you this wonderful season.
Please note: This tour does not run after December 23rd.
