African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC in Washington DC booking from $89.00

African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC

Overview

Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington DC

Often at the epicenter of the activism surrounding civil and black rights in America, the country’s capital holds the key to some of history’s most captivating moments. From the most famous to lesser-known but equally significant sites, your tour guide will paint a picture of the city from the African American perspective. You’ll be picked up at the U.S. Navy memorial with stops at momentous monuments such as the Emancipation Statue, Howard Theatre, and vibrant black communities.

Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you stand where Martin Luther King did when he roused audiences with his legendary ‘I have a dream,’ address. One of the most comprehensive African American history tours in DC, you’ll also get tickets included to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the the tour ends.

City: Washington DC

Sat 05 Oct

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What's Included

Bottled water

Tour escort/host

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Reserved Entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
The seats are assigned on the first come, first served basis
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to ensure a timely check in
No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
Please Note: Purchase of this tour includes free timed-entry passes to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. However, this is not an official Smithsonian tour. Additionally, entry to the property is provided complimentary only after completing the sightseeing history tour. Customers booking this tour are paying for this company’s services and perspective, which is independent of and may not represent the views of the Smithsonian.
Safety Measures For The National Museum of African American History and Culture: beginning January 22, 2022, all visitors to the Cafe who are 12 and older must show proof of having had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Additionally, we do our best to provide entry to the Smithsonian but it is not guaranteed. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture is a public institution and we do not factor entry passes into our ticket price. We have no special reservation agreement with them and simply access their public portal on Recreation.gov for tickets. Guests may still experience wait times upon arrival to enter the museum and are required to follow the museum's guidelines for entry at their allotted entry time.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center

Guided Stop (outside only)

White House

Guided Stop: White House (outside only) Black Lives Matter Plaza

Lincoln Memorial

Guided Stop

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Guided Stop

Lincoln Park

Guided Stop: Emancipation Memorial Mary McLeod Bethune Statue

African American Civil War Memorial Museum

Guided Tour (outside only)

Washington Monument

Drive-by

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Drive-by

Bureau Of Engraving And Printing

Drive-by

Jefferson Memorial

Drive-by

FBI Headquarters

Drive-by

Howard University

Drive-by

U.S. Capitol

Drive-by

Freedom Plaza

Drive-by

National Museum of African American History and Culture

In conclusion, you will visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture with reserved access. Inside, you will find thousands of artifacts that are chronologically organized for a progressive and user-friendly experience.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (611)

drellthebelle

Nov 2019

Our driver's name was Milton, our tour guide's name was Jamal. It was an excellent experience. Jamal, is an incredible speaker and commentator. He had a passion for history and D.C. and it was quite evident. You could tell he has studied and is still discovering new things. I encourage everyone to go on this tour. We discussed the black artists of DC, musicians, inventors, speakers, teachers, doctors and attorneys who all added to the richness of D.C. It was simply incredible. We cannot talk about American history, until we first address Black history and this tour will help you on your way. Please book a tour, you will learn more than you will ever know. I hope you're able to tour with Jamal (knowledgeable tour guide) and Milton (gracious driver).

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Jamaal is one of the best tour guides in the city, with him being a DC native along with his passion for history allows him to provide an experience that is unmatched. He enjoys sharing hidden facts and giving each of our guests a personal connection to Washington DC. We are glad to have him and Milton on our team together they deliver the customer service that we are famous for. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! Safe Travels, USA Guided Tours

Karen F

Nov 2019

The tour was excellent & thought-provoking. This experience would have gotten a "5" from me except that several exhibits at the museum were closed. The foot traffic needs a better flow in some areas - it felt like I was retracing my steps in several places.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

We appreciate your feedback, Karen. I wish we could control when certain exhibits are closed, but we're glad to hear the rest of the tour was excellent.

Lillian_O

Nov 2019

The guide on this tour was knowledgeable and entertaining...The driver was courteous and attentive.!

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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC

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