We just came back from our DC trip and it was my kids (age 9 1/2) and husbands 1st time being there. I decided to book a tour because it was going to be very hot with lots of walking and I wanted them to get the full experience. Cassie, our tour guide, was great. She was very interactive and knowledgeable. The air conditioned van was a welcome relief and our driver Rahkeem was great. We hit all of the highlights and learned a lot about the artists vision behind the monuments in addition to the history. I would definitely book this tour again. My kids even enjoyed it!