With so much to see and do, and such a fantastic amount of history on display in the city, it should come as no surprise that there are so many different tours of the city available to allow visitors to get a real taste of the many different activities on offer.

When you arrive into Washington, the sheer variety of different attractions can be a bit bewildering, and leave you panicking about managing to fit as much as you possibly can into your stay.

The best way to get a taste for the city is by taking a sightseeing tour in the company of a guide. This will allow you to see as much as you possibly can of the main outdoor attractions and monuments, and let you check out things that you may wish to return to later on in the visit.

There are many different tours of Washington that you can undertake and something to interest practically any visitor, whether they have a passion for politics, or just want to see the stunning architecture of the city and experience as much as they can about it.

Popular tours of the city include the chance to go around all the monuments and other sights around the Mall. The Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, White House and Congress are all incredible to look at and project the power of the nation.

One of the other great tours of the city that many people enjoy is a shopping tour in which a personal shopper will take you to a selection of great shops in order to find great looking clothes that will really suit you. They will let you know about all the best bargains, and help you with choosing the perfect outfit for a great night out in Washington.

If you have the time, a walking tour around Arlington Cemetery is a thought provoking and fascinating way to spend a morning. A veteran will tell you stories and guide you through the memorials of various campaigns, pointing out the heroes of each conflict as you walk.

Whatever Washington tours you wish to undertake, putting yourself in the hands of a local expert will give you the chance to truly enjoy the secret sights of the city and really get to know what there is to enjoy that visitors often miss out on.