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

Sun 06 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)

Nancy G

Jun 2019

Hey folks, understand that there is a city tour focused on African American history BEFORE you are dropped off at the museum. You'll see and learn about things not covered at museum and well worth it. I would have given 5 stars but our bus got caught in traffic and we were late getting started.

Anthony_J

Jun 2019

In the fewest words: Arrogant and Incompetent. "Mr Kenny" as he apparently liked being called, spent way too much time on personal calls and missed key landmarks, like the old Post Office that is now a Trump facility. When a guest spotted the Hotel and called it out, Mr Kenny USED HIS MICROPHONE to dress down the customer loudly and rudely under the guise that no one could hear him. Never did get any information about the Hotel. Mr Kenny spouted many personal opinions irrevalant to any historical facts. One example was when he loudly proclaimed to everyone "Just because you're educated doesn't mean you're smart." Any educated person is at least smart enough to know they should be educated. Mr Kenny needs to know that just because you think you are smart doesn't mean you're educated. He illustrated that point effectively by using words he clearly did not know and in some cases making up words. Mr Kenny apparently loves the sound of his own voice so much that no other opinion or input mattered. Mr Kenny failed to effectively manage tour progress and when we got to the Museum, we barely had enough time to get ahead of the general admission crowds lined up outside the building. On one stop, Mr Kenny nearly left a particpant at the MLK Memorial. Only the protests of other passengers prevented that somewhat physically limited passenger from being left behind. It doesn't take an education to count to 14, Mr Kenny. I had excitement and hope for this tour and Mr Kenny dimmed that experience for me by 50%. Lastly, we did not find out we had to find our way back to our embarkation point until we were about to be dropped off at the museum about a mile away from where we started. We should have been at least given guidance on how to return to the Navy Memorial. Easy to do better than Mr Kenny.

Jane B

Jun 2019

The tour was wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave a historical perspective. We have lived in DC area twice. This tour gave us access to the new museum and we saw areas of Washington that we had not visited while residents. It broadened our experience and understanding of the area from the African American viewpoint.

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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC

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