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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Overview

Discover African American history and culture in Washington, DC on a guided tour that visits iconic landmarks and meaningful sites across the city. This immersive experience includes museum entry and expert storytelling that brings powerful moments in history to life.

🏛️ Visit historic monuments and neighborhoods tied to African American heritage

🚌 Ride through Washington DC with a guide sharing in-depth cultural insights

✊ Learn about key figures, movements, and moments in civil rights history

🖼️ Explore museum exhibits at your own pace with included admission

Experience a deeper side of the capital with an African American history and culture guided tour in Washington, DC, a thoughtfully curated journey through the people, places, and stories that shaped the nation. Travel across the city with a knowledgeable local guide who brings history to life through powerful narratives, from the fight for freedom to the cultural movements that continue to influence America today. This experience blends scenic drives with meaningful stops, offering time to reflect, learn, and connect with the significance of each landmark.

The tour concludes with entry to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where exhibits and artifacts expand on the stories shared throughout the day. Along the way, visit iconic memorials, historic neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks tied to generations of resilience, creativity, and leadership. It’s an experience that goes beyond sightseeing, offering a more personal and impactful way to understand Washington, DC.

Sample Itinerary:

  • U.S. Navy Memorial departure
  • White House exterior stop and Black Lives Matter Plaza
  • Lincoln Memorial guided visit
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial stop
  • Lincoln Park including Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune statue
  • African American Civil War Memorial visit
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture entry and self-guided exploration

Experience a deeper side of the capital with an African American history and culture guided tour in Washington, DC, a thoughtfully curated journey through the people, places, and stories that shaped the nation. Travel across the city with a knowledgeable local guide who brings history to life through powerful narratives, from the fight for freedom to the cultural movements that continue to influence America today. This experience blends scenic drives with meaningful stops, offering time to reflect, learn, and connect with the significance of each landmark.

The tour concludes with entry to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where exhibits and artifacts expand on the stories shared throughout the day. Along the way, visit iconic memorials, historic neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks tied to generations of resilience, creativity, and leadership. It’s an experience that goes beyond sightseeing, offering a more personal and impactful way to understand Washington, DC.

Sample Itinerary:

  • U.S. Navy Memorial departure
  • White House exterior stop and Black Lives Matter Plaza
  • Lincoln Memorial guided visit
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial stop
  • Lincoln Park including Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune statue
  • African American Civil War Memorial visit
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture entry and self-guided exploration

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
10:00am
*Dates and times vary depending on the time of year

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
10:00am
*Dates and times vary depending on the time of year

Any restrictions to participate?
  • Age: All age groups are welcome.
Who can you accommodate for?
  • Children: Children under 3 years old ride for free if held in a parent's lap during the tour. Children ages 3–12 qualify for the discounted child's price.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated on board. Full-size wheelchairs that require a ramp cannot be accommodated on the standard fleet — guests should contact the provider to make alternative vehicle arrangements.
    • Note: The National Museum of African American History and Culture (final stop) is fully ADA-accessible.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted. Certified service animals are welcome; staff may ask what task the animal has been trained to perform.
What to expect on the day of the experience?
  • Duration: 3.5 hours. Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour.
  • What's included:
    • A fully guided bus tour led by a professional local guide, aboard a climate-controlled convertible open-top or closed-top vehicle (weather dependent).
    • Timed-entry tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) are included in the ticket price.
    • Stops include the White House and Black Lives Matter Plaza (guided stop), the Lincoln Memorial (guided stop), the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (guided stop), Lincoln Park including the Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Statue (guided stop), the African American Civil War Memorial (guided stop), and a self-guided visit to the NMAAHC at the conclusion of the tour.
    • Complimentary bottled water is provided.
    • Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.
  • Who will be present: A professional local tour guide and driver will be with the group at all times. The mini-coach seats up to 15 passengers, ensuring a small-group experience.
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed; all guests must have a ticket/reservation.
  • Photo/video: Photos and videos are encouraged throughout the tour.
  • Specific rules to follow: No food or luggage is permitted on the bus. Full-size baby strollers cannot be accommodated; collapsible strollers that fit under a seat are acceptable.
How to prepare?
  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the tour will be running.
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 15–20 minutes before departure. Seats are held up to 10 minutes before departure; after that, outstanding reservations may be marked as "no shows." If running late, call 202-733-7376.
  • Parking: Parking is available near the US Navy Memorial. SpotHero is recommended for reserving parking in advance. Additional parking options near the departure point can be found via Google Maps. The Archives/Navy Memorial Metro stop (Green and Yellow Lines) is also directly adjacent to the departure location.
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes are recommended.
  • What to bring:
    • The email booking confirmation
    • Tips for the guide and driver are not included (standard rate: 15%, or $8–$10 per person)
  • Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the departure location (US Navy Memorial) & final stop.
Anything else I should know?
  • This tour departs from the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 and concludes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  • Blackout dates for tours:Jan 1, Jan 20, Mar 18, Apr 2, Apr 15, May 7, May 28, May 29, Jul 4, Aug 28, Oct 8, Oct 29, Nov 23, Dec 25, Dec 31.

Any restrictions to participate?
  • Age: All age groups are welcome.
Who can you accommodate for?
  • Children: Children under 3 years old ride for free if held in a parent's lap during the tour. Children ages 3–12 qualify for the discounted child's price.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated on board. Full-size wheelchairs that require a ramp cannot be accommodated on the standard fleet — guests should contact the provider to make alternative vehicle arrangements.
    • Note: The National Museum of African American History and Culture (final stop) is fully ADA-accessible.
  • Pets: Pets are not permitted. Certified service animals are welcome; staff may ask what task the animal has been trained to perform.
What to expect on the day of the experience?
  • Duration: 3.5 hours. Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour.
  • What's included:
    • A fully guided bus tour led by a professional local guide, aboard a climate-controlled convertible open-top or closed-top vehicle (weather dependent).
    • Timed-entry tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) are included in the ticket price.
    • Stops include the White House and Black Lives Matter Plaza (guided stop), the Lincoln Memorial (guided stop), the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (guided stop), Lincoln Park including the Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Statue (guided stop), the African American Civil War Memorial (guided stop), and a self-guided visit to the NMAAHC at the conclusion of the tour.
    • Complimentary bottled water is provided.
    • Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.
  • Who will be present: A professional local tour guide and driver will be with the group at all times. The mini-coach seats up to 15 passengers, ensuring a small-group experience.
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed; all guests must have a ticket/reservation.
  • Photo/video: Photos and videos are encouraged throughout the tour.
  • Specific rules to follow: No food or luggage is permitted on the bus. Full-size baby strollers cannot be accommodated; collapsible strollers that fit under a seat are acceptable.
How to prepare?
  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the tour will be running.
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 15–20 minutes before departure. Seats are held up to 10 minutes before departure; after that, outstanding reservations may be marked as "no shows." If running late, call 202-733-7376.
  • Parking: Parking is available near the US Navy Memorial. SpotHero is recommended for reserving parking in advance. Additional parking options near the departure point can be found via Google Maps. The Archives/Navy Memorial Metro stop (Green and Yellow Lines) is also directly adjacent to the departure location.
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes are recommended.
  • What to bring:
    • The email booking confirmation
    • Tips for the guide and driver are not included (standard rate: 15%, or $8–$10 per person)
  • Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the departure location (US Navy Memorial) & final stop.
Anything else I should know?
  • This tour departs from the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 and concludes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  • Blackout dates for tours:Jan 1, Jan 20, Mar 18, Apr 2, Apr 15, May 7, May 28, May 29, Jul 4, Aug 28, Oct 8, Oct 29, Nov 23, Dec 25, Dec 31.

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If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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