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

Tue 08 Oct

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Tue 08 Oct

Starting at $89.00

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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)

Mary E

May 2018

I highly recommend this tour .My only wish is that it could have lasted longer, and encompassed more sites and information, but there is only 4 hours and then of course the museum!!! I hope this tour gets the publicity it deserves. I recommended to everyone I met in the district afterwards

Amanda F

Apr 2018

I had attempted to get tickets to the museum and failed then found this tour. I decided to do the tour since I would get to see way more than I had planned in a facilitated manor that also gave me history and information I wouldn’t get on my own with the bonus of guaranteed museum entry. Kenny was a fabulous tour guide, knowledgeable and great personality. I do recommend eating a good breakfast ahead of time as the tour isn’t over till about 1pm. Also, the cafeteria in the museum is delicious yet pricey so if budget is an issue, eat at the food trucks outside the museum before going in. Having only about 4 hours to see the museum didn’t allow me to see everything yet I saw a good amount. The tour was a great set up for some of the things you see at the museum. Great tour! Highly recommend!!! Best way to see and learn as much about African American history in one day.

DoctorNurse2017

Apr 2018

Since one is unable to book same day tickets for this tour, the owner of the tour company was instrumental in organizing payment and facilitating my arrival to the meeting location for the tour.—4 stars for customer service!!! The tour was informative and parts of it were really interactive. There were several times that we were given the option of departing the bus to take pictures. The culmination of the tour was obtaining access to the AA Museum of History and Culture! One small suggestion is: the patrons of this tour should be afforded with an opportunity to dine, or purchase a snack, at a historical restaurant while on the tour. This said, take a snack with you if you need to eat at scheduled times. Of note, one could dine in the restaurant of the museum (expensive); or, if you are into street food, purchase something to eat from one of the street vendors near the museum.

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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC

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