Georgetown, Washington DC - My handsome husband surprised me with Saturday night tickets for the…read moreGeorgetown Ghost Tour. We are local to the area and love history, spooky stories and corny jokes so for us this is a fun date :-). The tour began at the Old Stone House where we were checked in and divided into two groups of about 18 people each. Everyone in our group was from out of town except us and our amazing tour guide Sonia. She effortlessly led us from site to site while allowing time for questions and photos. She also made sure our group stayed together and safely crossed the streets. I was concerned that it would be hard to hear given the traffic and Saturday night usual cacophony that is Georgetown but that generally wasn't a problem. We didn't see any ghosts - DRAT! But we did have fun and learn some history along the way. We would recommend this tour company and this particular tour.

Took the Ghosts of Georgetown walking tour. Our guide Georgia was fantastic. Her knowledge of the…read morearea and history of otherworldly happenings was great. She also was very knowledgeable and respectful of current tenants of the buildings and made sure that the group was also respectful for those living in the area. Love the tour especially with it ending at the Exorcist stairway.

I had a friend visiting from Australia and he wanted to see the sights of DC. This FREE walking…read moretour showed both of us all the highlights of the monuments and such and our tour guide was the best. He is a former school teacher and he is both engaging and informative. The walk lasts for 3.5 hours so I highly recommend sturdy shoes and perhaps a bottle of water. Tim (the guide) provides a snack along the way and hits up rest stops at appropriate times. It is a somewhat brisk walk at times but to cover everything we saw in the time period it was perfect and totally do-able! Even if you have lived in DC or the surrounding areas all your life, if you have not taken this tour, I highly recommend that you do!

This was a great tour and Tim a wonderful guide. I would definitely suggest to anyone going to DC…read moreand wanting a tour of some on the National Mall. The tour we did lasted 4hrs and we covered White House, Washington memorial, WWII war memorial, Vietnam memorial, London Memorial, and ended at Korean war memorial. Tim was informative, interactive, personable, and all those other good words for a tour guide. He made sure to meet everyone and even gave out snacks when our tummies started to growl. The tour i took started at 10am so it went through lunch meaning you need to eat a late breakfast or bring some sustenance along in case. Highly suggest some sunscreen and good walking shoes. The starting location is a bit tricky to find due to Pennsylvania avenue doing jumping locations so be sure to check your map before you go so you don't get lost before it even starts! This is a free walking tour yes but as for all such things, tips I'm sure are welcome. I happily gave $30 at the end and actually would have given more if I could have found a Chase ATM in DC.

Went on the Georgetown Waterfront GLOW tour. The guide did a good job on the Georgetown waterfront…read morepart, but was totally lacking on the GLOW part. The tour was at 6:30 pm in the daylight. When we got to the first exhibit, she said she didn't know where the lighting was or how it would look. When we asked about the GLOW experience, she said, "Oh, I guess it was false advertising." We left the tour and plan to go back later on our own when it's dark.

I took the World War I focused tour of Arlington Cemetery and was really surprised at the…read moreuniqueness of the tour. Since I live in northern Virginia, I have been able to take many tours of Arlington Cemetery by many companies, but this tour was completely unique. Brenda, our tour guide, did an amazing job of explaining the deep connection of Arlington Cemetery to World War I, the birth of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, why the Tomb is guarded, 24-7, General Robert Pershing, and it was all fantastic, but she also showed us the Gravesite of James Reese Europe, the African American pre-Jazz great who fought for and was injured with the Fighting 369th, nicknamed the Harlem Hellcats. Possible the most amazing story was that of fellow Fighting 369th member Henry Johnson who single handedly took on 20 German Fighters and won, saving the life of his partner who had been injured. I highly recommend this tour, even if you have already gone on tours of Arlington Cemetery. It will show you a side of our military history that most tours miss!

We first used Padilla tours back in 2019 for a quick couple of rides here and there. That is where…read morewe learned of the extensive list of DC tours that Jose and crew offer. We most recently used Padilla tours to tour DC, we went to Mt. Vernon, we went to the Lincoln Memorial and also to Arlington National Cemetery. Jose has stories and knows the background on everything DC. We highly recommend!!

Look no further, book with @PadillaDCTours. #smallbusiness #latinobusiness #northernvirginia…read more#washingtondc #maryland If you are in the Washington DC area, you will definitely want to explore the city in style. It was invaluable having a personal tour guide, skilled driver who knows the city and shortcuts (because traffic is real), and DC historian all in one service. Jose provides prompt service, excellent communication, very clean, and luxurious ride, and a fun & informative way of exploring DC. Even if you are a local, it's always amazing to experience DC as a tourist, or even arrive to your destination in style. Padilla DC Tours also does visits to local wineries and historic sites like Mt Vernon. Give Jose a call and you'll be glad you did! I always & consistently recommend Padilla DC Tours because of it's quality, fair prices, and it's so important to support small, local, and Latino business!

When you join the tour your guide clearly explains 2 things:…read more 1. "This is not a historical tour and I am not a professor, so don't expect to go away with some newfound knowledge of colonial history. Rather, tonight is about the booze and the boos. So let loose, drink up, and have fun because I know I will." 2. "If you are a non-believer, don't spoil it for the rest of us with negative comments. Please don't burst our little bubbles." I was so happy that our host set the standard right off the bat with the appropriate mood and knowing what to expect. This is not the right tour for you if you are uptight, critical, or judgmental. No one likes a "negative-Nancy-know-it-all" when taking a tour, especially when it has to do with something like ghosts. Not to say that I am a believer in ghosts myself, because I don't actually know if I do or I don't; but, I also don't like a smug smarty-pants challenging the guide every 5 minutes with snarky comments. With that being said, our guide Katie (or Kate?) did an awesome job at keeping the tone of the tour fun and social with some booze and some ghostly stories thrown in. A previous reviewer said their tour ended early, ours actually ran over because we were all having such a great time with one another. We went to 4 pubs and 6 haunted locations. Overall, I think it was a great tour that I would recommend to anyone who wants to have a fun night out on the town. It is a unique alternative to just sitting in a bar on a Friday night.

Katie K was an amazing tour guide. Our tour was small and fantastic! She told great stories and…read moremade us more aware of Alexandria history than we were before. Highly recommend.

Charismatic guides - check! Entertainment - check! Knowledge and great stories - double check! Add…read morea social mission to eradicate disease, educate others, and better the world and you have the real deal tour company! This is a wonderful experience for locals and tourists alike! Tours For Humanity is a recently launched company and I had to admit, I was a bit skeptical. Very rarely do companies have it figured out and the tour guide can really make or break the trip. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surpised and overwhelmingly impressed with how well-organized the company was, how charismatic the guides were, and how much I really enjoyed the information and stories that the guides gave. It was clear that this group really enjoyed what they were doing and really wanted to make sure that you were having an experience that could not be matched by other tour companies. As an added bonus, they have a really cool social mission. Their outfits highlight various causes and a portion of proceeds go to eradicting disease or educating others. This is a must not just for those visiting DC, but also for locals who could truly benefit from knowing the stories and history behind the monuments that we are fortunate enough to see on a daily basis and often take for advantage. Definitely check them out!

The Hotel Drinking Tour in DC was just amazing. Such a wonderful time and our tour guide Bo was…read moreexceptional!! Great stories, good drinks and lots of laughs. Such a fun way to spend an afternoon.

I have taken two of the curated heritage tours with Manumission Tour Company and I've had a great…read moreexperience both times! I love learning about history in Alexandria and Manumission provides little-known African-American history in historic Old Town. City of Alexandria Councilman John Chapman owns the tour company so taking the tour is a great way to interact with a local leader as well as support a locally owned business. He takes great care in providing accurate information and sharing the history in a respectful way. The walking pace is slow and steady with stops along the way - small groups are intentional so that we can hear as he speaks (uses a microphone speaker) as well as engage with questions. I liked that the tour is mindful of walking throughout Old Town and the guide is mindful as we are crossing streets and pointing out areas for sitting for those who may need to rest during the tour. I learned so much on the tours and I'm looking forward to booking another tour to learn even more. It is truly a unique experience in Alexandria.

Great experience from start to finish! Scheduling the tour was quick and easy online using the…read morelink my friend sent me. The guide was knowledgeable and responsive to the group's many questions. There are so many stories left untold in our history books and our guide introduced us to early luminaries in the Black community in Alexandria, like doctors, civil rights attorneys, property developers and organizers of churches and social clubs. We even visited a cemetery from the 1800s where freedmen were buried after the war. Standing there, I had such a powerful feeling. These were REAL people, not just faceless characters from a book. Know before you go: This is a small, locally owned and operated business. Don't expect 24/7 operators to take your call. If you are from out of town, it gets hot here in the summer! Our guide had water bottles for us and the bus was air conditioned (not on arctic blast but it was nice). Do expect a caring and personal experience. You'll be glad you went!

Highly recommend this awesome historical tour! Tim, our guide, did a great job - he's definitely a…read morehistory lover AND has a great personality. My husband & I would not have enjoyed Alexandria nearly as much on our own.

From the owner: Our mission is to provide memorable experiences to visitors of Old Town Alexandria through…read moreprofessionally guided walking tours. We blend local knowledge, captivating stories, and historical places into a must-do activity!

Fred needs a raise. Great tour guide. He was so funny and had great tours. His stories were amazing…read morehighly recommend if you wanna get a tour with this group 10 out of 10 recommend

This was our first tour with Alexandria's Original Ghost and Graveyard Tour! We booked this for my…read morebirthday. We had an incredible time! Lennon, our guide, was enthusiastic, very informative and funny. This is such a beautiful, busy and old town with a fun modern flare. So much rich history here. We are "out of towner's" but when we return we will be booking another tour! Thank you for such an incredible experience.

My husband I joined the moonlight tour in DC over the Easter weekend. The guide communicated well…read morebeforehand, was at the meeting place promptly, very knowledgeable and fun to share the historical background of the memorials we visited, and overall very pleasant. Evening view of the memorials and the historical sites was spectacular, especially all the cherry blossoms fully blooming :) After the tour, our hotel was only a block away so we planned to just walk back to the hotel, but the guide offered to dropped us off at the hotel we stayed. It was very sweet of him when he didn't need to do so. Overall, we had a blast and highly recommend this tour :)

George was a fantastic tour guide. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and was able to navigate…read morearound road closures to ensure we saw the sights. The convenience of getting picked up at our hotel was appreciated, since we were in the pick up area. The van was comfortable.