Washington DC Tours

Washington DC Tours

Tour Washington, DC with our luxury limo services

Avoid the crowds and stuffy tour buses, because no one knows DC like Chariots. With a staff of in-house Washington DC tour guides and uniquely trained and certified drivers we can provide you and your guests with a personal expedition through our Nation’s Capital. With one of the nation’s largest fleets of luxury motor coaches, executive sedans, limos and shuttle buses, we can accommodate any group or occasion. Join us for a professionally guided experience of a city that never fails to delight and entertain, your DC Chariot awaits!

Licensed Tour Guide3 Hours4 Hours5 HoursAddtl. Hours
Licensed Tour Guide
(Rates are in addition to hourly vehicle prices)
$400$400$500$100

Rates are good Sunday through Friday.

**$25 Temporary Fuel Surcharge not included in the below pricing**

DC Tour pricing only valid when booking a Tour Guide. Otherwise, please see Current Specials

Sedans3 Hours4 Hours5 HoursAddtl. Hours
Luxury Sedan$345$460$575$115
Luxury SUV$405$540$675$135
Limousines3 Hours4 Hours5 HoursAddtl. Hours
8 Passenger Lincoln Black MKT$600$650$750$150
Vans & Buses3 Hours4 Hours5 HoursAddtl. Hours
14 Passenger Van$550$600$650$125
14 Passenger Van Terra$625$675$725$150
24 Passenger Shuttle Bus$600$700$800$175
32 Passenger Shuttle Bus$800$875$925$200
35 Passenger Shuttle Bus$850$1,000$1,175$225
40 Passenger Motor Coach$1,150$1,350$1,500$235
56 Passenger Motor Coach$1,200$1,350$1,500$250

Premium DC Tour Packages

Prices good Sunday through Friday

For an additional fee

Guided DC Tours

Our expertly trained tour guides will accompany and enlighten you to the history and mysteries of Washington DC.

Additional Information

All Prices INCLUDE the 20% Added For Vehicle Service Fee

Gratuity is at our customer’s discretion. $25 Temporary Fuel Surcharge not included in the pricing.

NOTE: Chariots For Hire wants to ensure that passengers riding around Washington DC are transported safely and that patrons are aware of the District of Columbia’s laws regarding open containers of alcohol aboard any vehicle transporting people for compensation.

If you are renting a vehicle from Chariots for Hire, please read below regarding Open Container Laws in Washington DC:

According to The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Title 25-1001 (a)(2) “No person in the District shall drink an alcoholic beverage or possess in an open container an alcoholic beverage in or upon any of the following places: (2) A vehicle in or upon any street, alley, park or parking area.” The Metropolitan Police Department’s Traffic Safety and Specialized Enforcement Branch will be conducting stops on all “Party Buses” and similar passenger carriers in an effort to educate each business and operator of the law regarding the possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling in the District of Columbia.

Washington DC Tours FAQs

Yes. We provide private Washington DC tour transportation for families, corporate groups, wedding guests, school groups, visitors, and private parties. This is not a generic public tour bus service. It is private transportation arranged around your group’s schedule, pickup location, preferred stops, and overall itinerary.

A private Washington DC tour transportation reservation gives your group a more flexible and comfortable way to move around the city.

Yes. Private DC tour transportation can include planned stops near monuments, museums, memorials, restaurants, hotels, and other points of interest. Since Washington DC has traffic patterns, restricted access areas, and busy event days, it is helpful to provide your preferred stops in advance.

Our team can help coordinate transportation timing so your group has a smoother experience between destinations.

A limo may be a better fit for smaller groups looking for a more formal or private experience, while a party bus, sprinter van, minibus, or charter-style vehicle may be better for larger groups. The right choice depends on passenger count, itinerary, comfort preferences, and how long the group wants the vehicle available.

For group sightseeing, a private vehicle for a Washington DC tour can help keep the experience organized from pickup to final drop-off.

Yes. Many Washington DC tour reservations include hotel pickups, airport-area pickups, restaurant stops, private residences, or multiple drop-off locations. These details should be provided before booking so the route and timing can be planned correctly.

If the group needs flexibility throughout the day, hourly private transportation is often the best option.

Yes. Private DC transportation is a strong option for corporate guests, conference attendees, executive groups, client entertainment, and business events. Groups can be picked up from hotels, offices, conference venues, airports, or dinner locations and transported through a planned DC itinerary.

For business groups, a private shuttle, sprinter van, minibus, or charter-style vehicle may be more appropriate than coordinating multiple rideshares.

Pricing depends on the vehicle, date, service length, pickup location, group size, and itinerary. For accurate information, visit our current Washington DC transportation pricing or check the Current Specials page.

You can also request a custom quote with your preferred tour date, pickup location, group size, and planned stops.

Depending on your interests and time frame, tour guides welcome your requests!

Absolutely, we have expert chauffeurs who will follow your direction and can take you anywhere you’d like to visit.

Tour Guides are trained and properly licensed to give tours in Washington DC. They will provide you with the historical background of each stop and share unique stories about our Nation’s Capitol all along the way.

While we offer an easy and delicious catered lunch upgrade, you are welcome to bring your own food. However, please keep in mind that $250 will be charged for excessive clean up.

The National Mint, Spy Museum and Washington Monument do require tickets for entry. For an additional fee, one of our tour guides is more than happy to secure tickets for you and your guests.

Your safety and the comfort of all guests is our number one priority. Please be advised, standing and moving around while the bus is in motion is strictly prohibited.