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.

Jose is such an excellent tour guide and so knowledgeable about the history of the area. He showed…read moreme an important detail of the Lincoln Memorial that I would have missed. He also helped take amazing photos. Well worth it!

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!!

We booked a private tour with Rob and had a wonderful experience, it was like exploring on our own,…read moreexcept we had someone who could answer any question we had, and add commentary to give us context to the cultural, historic and artistic aspects of the monuments. He was personable, the pace was great, and he was very engaging with our kids (9 and 11). He's also a bit of a DC celebrity! A couple stopped him at the end to take a photo with him because they knew him from his YouTube videos.

Rob met us for a private tour on Christmas Eve, 2022. There was an arctic chill and it was below…read morefreezing!! Rob was phenomenal and really gave our 5th Grade daughter the one on one history brief and inspiration behind each monument we visited.. He was incredibly informative and all of his D.C. travel tips were spot on and useful. We'll keep watching his Trip hacks even long after our visit because it's not only educational- but, entertaining too! Thanks ROB!! We would have been completely lost with you..

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 had an amazing experience on this Korean walking food tour in Annandale! We went with my wife…read moreand another couple, and it turned out to be such a memorable experience. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions, which made the experience even more engaging. She also came up with some really fun games that helped everyone interact and made the tour feel very lively and memorable. I've lived in Northern Virginia for almost 30 years and have always been fascinated by Koreatown, but this tour gave me a whole new appreciation for it. The food was fantastic, and the overall experience was fun. You can really tell this is a great, well-run business--the owners clearly care about creating a high-quality and enjoyable experience for everyone. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, whether you're local or visiting. We are already planning to do it again for a birthday celebration!

The Korean food tour was amazing! It was awesome to support local businesses while trying a ton of…read moredifferent Korean dishes. Such a fun way to try new food! Mina was a great host. She was so friendly and knowledgeable! She seemed to have a great relationship with all the businesses we went to as well, with the shop owners being super excited when we came in!

Great tour and super easy to book. The guide made it interesting and entertaining by sharing…read moretidbits about the sites that you do not commonly hear. I have taken historical tours before and this is by far the best so I plan to recommend to friends and family.

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You will not be disappointed with Veritas Tours. Our guide Richard knew just about everything there…read moreis to know about the nation's capital - with a particular knowledge of the monuments. At the beginning of our tour he took care to ask if there was anything in particular we wanted to know about or see up front - and delivered in answering all our questions. This experience would be great for individuals, families with older/curious kids, or businesses/agencies looking to host out of town visitors.

I had hoped to take another walking tour beginning in Lafayette Park but luckily enough, the guide…read morenever materialized and Richard was kind enough to include me in his group. I recently moved to Washington, D.C. and wanted to learn about history and architecture, not just factoids and legends. Richard has a depth and breadth of knowledge of the city, its art, architecture and history that can't be surpassed. He is very willing to adjust the tour to fit the needs and expectations of the various members of the group. And his love of the city is unmistakeable and greatly appreciated. I look forward to being able to learn more about my new home through the eyes of Richard Hyde and Veritas Tours.

I spent twenty years as a career counselor and I am an expert at spotting that rare person who is…read moredoing exactly what they love, in the right place, in the right format. This describes Andrew from Fiat Luxe and, I'm sure, his very carefully chosen associates. My 14-year-old daughter and I felt like heads of state as Andrew took us on one of his favorite tours inside the American History Museum. He speaks with authority, enthusiasm, and clarity and does not mind if you interrupt, ask him to repeat something, or pause so you can take in a display. He certainly is performing a well crafted script, but he can jump off of it and take you in any direction. As Andrew described dress styles, film making, government structure, and green technology, I got the idea that he spends every hour when he is not giving tours in the library or walking the city gathering new material to share. Fiat Luxe tour prices are very fair and contain no surprises. Two things happened on this trip that make me feel that I'm getting this traveling thing down: I got a table at Founding Farmers, and I booked a tour with Fiat Luxe.

I'd do this tour again and again if I could…read more My friends and I took the Haunted and Historic Georgetown Tour. We all live in DC and were wowed with the wacky history in our own city. Our guide, Andrew, was witty, cool, and has crafted a great tour that is full of juicy, creepy details and moves across the neighborhood (you'll get your steps in!) A bonus, the vibrant streatery-scene in Georgetown. There are lots of places for a safe outdoor meal or drink following the tour. I'm excited to try out more of Fiat Luxe's tours in DC.

We did a fantastic evening tour with Aaron of the National Mall. Our 11-year-old daughter says it…read morewas one of the highlights of our trip to D.C. (and my wife and I agree!). Highly recommended for families with kids, tweens, or teens.

If you are visiting or thinking about moving to DC, I would say this tour is a MUST. Rachel walked…read moreand talked with us about the city, shared facts about the history, and made it very interactive. We took the Music and Murals, which was absolutely fabulous and engaging. It will be like taking a walk with your "History Nerd" friend.

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 :)

Loved the Moonlight Monuments Tour with George. We saw many of the highlights in DC with…read moreinformative commentary. George was knowledgeable, thoughtful, funny, and an excellent driver. His vehicle was clean and comfortable. The beautiful moonlight and lighted monuments were stunning! I highly recommend it