Exciting Things to Do in Washington DC for Thrill Seekers
THE 10 BEST Extreme Activities & Thrilling Things to Do in Washington DC
Exciting Things to Do in Washington DC for Thrill Seekers
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- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.
City Tours • Segway Tours
Downtown
City Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
Ghost & Vampire Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
Capitol Hill
City Tours • Cultural Tours
Downtown
Boat Tours • Water Sports
Mount Vernon Square
City Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
Federal Triangle
What travellers are saying
- AlohaforlifeLouisville, KY21 contributionsFrom the moment we walked in and were greeted by the front desk to the time that we left, we could not have had a better experience. Super welcoming staff. The Depths was a fun game for our family of 4. Matt was our game host and he did an excellent job. Highly recommend!Written 15 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JoMoKeHamilton, Canada114 contributionsFun and safe! Guided small group tour made
This a highlight during our DC visit.
First time for us and found we felt confident in short order. Helmets and instruction provided and lead by a great guide - highly recommend it.Written 6 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kathryn W5 contributionsMy husband and I really enjoyed the double Kayak.The views were spectacular with the leaves changing. We took Metro in from NW DC and walked a little way so we did not have a place to put our things. Lockers would have been nice but since they didn't have that we were offered a waterproof bag to put cell phones inside.Written 31 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- juliekarnsOil City, PA1 contributionQuick trip to DC for a family event and took a Segway tour to see some memorials and the cherry blossoms. Tara was our tour guide and she was informative and funny. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning.Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christopher D1 contributionThe rooms were well designed and a blast to play through! Really recommend the Jurassic Escape, it's one of the best and coolest designed escape rooms I've ever been through! Also shout out to Phil for making the experience that much better!Written 5 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ellensworld222Baltimore, MD35 contributionsThis place was scary good! I jumped back several times, the actors and the sets were amazing. When you go, look at the detail it was so cool! Just when you think you're safe, ...your not! So much fun, can;t wait to bring my friends and do it again this year!Written 27 August 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrienne D3 contributionsThe staff is incredible and very supportive. They focus on safety and fun.
My daughter had a blast. Highly recommend!!Written 28 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Catherine H2 contributionsThis was our second ride with Jeff this year and it was incredible! We covered 20 miles and lots of new information about D.C. After living here for 7.5 years, there were still so many trails & and lots of history to be uncovered for us. I've told my friends who live here that this is a great gift! Jeff came prepared with all the supplies needed, adjusted my personal bike, and brought along one for my fiancé. Couldn't recommend this enough! We hope this isn't our last ride.Written 9 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nick M2 contributionsA great way to see the highlights of the National Mall as you get round so quickly and effortlessly.
We have Segways before so found getting back on one very easy. Some of the group were novices but all the staff worked together in the store to make sure everyone was confidence and comfortable before we headed out onto the street.
The tour leader gave a running commentary via the ear-set so even if the group spread out a bit you could hear him clearly at all times.
The commentary was a perfect mix of real facts and information mixed with fun facts and anecdotes that kept everyone informed and entertained.
Would we do it again? Yes, Yes & Yes.Written 21 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gabriela M1 contributionMy family and I did a walking tour of DC with Rafael a couple years ago and they still rave about it. My father loves history so it was great to have such a knowledge guide. Don’t look any further for DC tours, I’ve been to the city many times and this is by far the best tour.
My familia y yo hicimos un tour caminando de DC con Rafael hace un par de años, y hasta ahora hablan de lo bueno que fue el tour. Mi padre ama la historia, entonces fue muy bueno tener a un excelente guÃa con tanto conocimiento. No busquen otros tours, yo he estado en DC muchas veces y este ha sido el mejor tour.Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Allison R1 contributionSamuel Chase was an excellent tour guide. His stories were interesting and entertaining.If it hadn't been so cold I would have been happy to have the tour go over time to hear more stories!Written 15 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ed G MPenticton, Canada158 contributionsOur driver was Fahad M. What a super day. We had a second cab as my friend has back issues and cannot walk distances. The day we were in DC the Big Bus was not running due to a marathon. We did not know. Were at the Lincoln
Memorial and thought we were out of luck. Ran into Fahad by fluke! He and his buddy took us on a perfect tour; went places we would have missed for sure. Fahad was friendly and incredibly knowlegeable. I have been to DC many times but our friends, first time. I learned new things and Warren and wife were blown away. Can do hourly or part hour tour. We did 2 hours ending at the Whitehouse. Fahad bent over backwards to help my buddy. Super day for sure. Rate him 10 stars out of 5. His buddy as well. Should add, I am 230 pounds and 6foot 2, my buddy is pushing 400 pounds. He said the day was perfect!Written 31 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ken HSaint Louis, MO17 contributionsFantastic. Both Captain Denny and Captain Pete were terrific. We spent an hour and a half on the water. We saw the monuments by night and watched planes land at Reagan National airport from the water. Captain Pete has a wealth of knowledge. He was friendly, informative and engaging. Even my teenager enjoyed it! More importantly, these guys have Navy experience. You're in good hands on the water. Even before out trip, Captain Denny gave me some good advice on visiting DC. So glad we spent time with Embark DC.Written 29 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elizabeth S1 contributionChris is an excellent guide. He was entertaining, knowledgeable, and gave us a very interesting and fun way to get to our lunch destination. We will definitely book a long tour with him on our next visit.Written 6 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- barnaculliaDublin, Ireland16 contributionsOne of the most fun things we have done in a long time, we will remember it and cherish the memory for many years. We started off a little nervously but we got the hang of it really quickly and were able to negotiate our way through the tourists. Seeing the sights in the evening while the sun was going down was very special. Arron was very helpful and gave us a little bit of confidence to go for it. We would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to see the sights of Washington in 2 hours!Written 31 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.