Washington, D.C. Trips

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Washington, D.C. Trips

No one makes leading a class trip to Washington, D.C. easier—or more exciting—than EF Explore America. We handle all of the logistics so teachers like you can focus on the moments that matter most. Empower your students to visit the places where history happened and help them meet the people behind those sites. They’ll walk away from their EF Washington, D.C. school trip with a new understanding of our nation’s capital, their studies, and themselves.

Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour Visit museums, monuments, and more on your EF Washington, D.C. school trip.
3 or 5 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & New York The Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and Times Square await.
5 or 6 days View tour
The Eastern Seaboard Explore Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., and more.
8 or 10 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & Williamsburg Blend current U.S. affairs with rich colonial history on this D.C. tour for students.
5 or 6 days View tour
STEM in Washington, D.C. Explore a vast array of STEM careers connected to politics, government, and history during this hands-on tour.
4 or 5 days View tour
African American History in D.C. & Williamsburg Visit key landmarks through the lens of African American history on this EF Washington, D.C. school trip.
5 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & the Civil War Battlefields See firsthand where the battles of Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg were fought.
5 or 7 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & New York City in Depth Explore Ellis Island, meet a 9/11 survivor, and visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
5 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & Philadelphia Explore the Smithsonian museums, stroll through Independence Hall, and tour Amish farmlands.
6 days View tour
Washington, D.C., Gettysburg & Williamsburg Visit Gettysburg, Williamsburg, and Arlington National Cemetery.
7 days View tour
Inauguration 2025: Washington, D.C. January 18–21, 2025 | Visit the Smithsonian museums and more on this presidential inauguration trip.
4 days View tour
Inauguration 2025: New York & D.C. January 16–21, 2025 | Explore NYC and D.C. highlights on this presidential inauguration trip.
6 days View tour

How it works

Whether it’s a unique destination or city you visit time and again, we make planning a breeze for your EF Washington, D.C. school trip. From your biggest, boldest ideas to the teensy, tiny details, we’re with you every step of the way.

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    Building your team

    It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.

  • Choosing the perfect tour

    Choosing the perfect D.C. tour for students

    We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect itinerary for the needs of your group on every class trip.

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    Spreading the word

    When it comes to signing up students and getting them excited for your class trip, we’ve got plenty of tips.

Let’s find your perfect class trip together

Maybe one of these EF Washington, D.C. school trips is perfect for you. Or maybe you’ve got your own ideas. Whatever you’re thinking, we’re ready to help turn your travel dreams into reality. Fill out your information and we’ll be in touch to talk all about it.