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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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)

Gina H

Apr 2018

I really enjoyed this tour because we learned about D.C. from an African American perspective. This is very similar to a hop-on/hop-off bus tour, we went to multiple sites in which the tour guide would talk about and then give us some time to walk around on our own. While this tour did focus on African American culture and historical sites, we also visited national monuments such as the White House and Capital Building, etc., where the tour guide would discuss the contributions of African Americans. I really appreciate that this tour takes you through African American communities and landmarks such as the Frederick Douglas house and the Civil War memorial, which I do not think I would've gotten from another tour. What to expect: This tour is long! Eat beforehand and along the way if possible and be prepared for this to be an all-day thing. By the time I got to the museum I was "low on fuel". Nonetheless, the museum is amazing and I will definitely make another trip to see it on my own time. I would also like to see the Frederick Douglas house on my own time as this tour did not grant us access inside. Kenny was a great guide and was really knowledgeable of the sites. I can tell he loves DC and enjoys giving visitors another perspective. I am really glad this tour exists and it's great for everyone, especially families with older kids (teenage) like mine.

Francine Y

Apr 2018

My BFF and I came to VA for her grandson's graduation fat Fort Lee and decided to visit DC since it was so close. We saw the REVIEWS for this tour and decided to take this one. We were NOT disappointed at all. KENNY was THE BEST greeter EVER and JAMAL was so informative. He was great, spoke clearly and was even pleasing to the eye... Kenny was the owner and had such a great personality. This tour took us to locations that we did not know existed in DC. The last stop was the new AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM which although VERY CROWED was nice to see. My BFF and I would recommend this tour to all.

mzenglish

Apr 2018

The tour was well worth the price. The tour guide and driver were a great team. Me and my daughters saw so much more than we expected to see. Jamal was super knowledgeable. The Frederick Douglass home and museum site was amazing. The city is a gold mine and we would never have know so much without the tour and Jamal. So much was explained. Another awesome stop was at the African American Civil War Memorial...Amazing. This tour is definitely one of the best I've been on. If you're hungry for knowledge, a good time, and excellent value, this tour is the one to book. Don't expect to just sit back on a bus, you will definitely be up and about as you reach each destination. The tour finished with our entrance into the Smithsonian National Museum of African American history. I looked online for tickets to this museum for months and there were non to be found. Everything was sold out so when I realized this tour gave us admission to the museum, it was a no-brainer.

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