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

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $89.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $89.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Live commentary on board by a local tour guide

Complimentary Reservation into the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Live tour guide - on and off the bus

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.
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.

What To Expect

United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center

Guided Stop (outside only)

U.S. Capitol

Drive-by

Howard University

Drive-by

Lincoln Park

Guided Stop: Emancipation Memorial Mary McLeod Bethune Statue

White House

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

African American Civil War Memorial Museum

Guided Tour (outside only)

Washington Monument

Drive-by

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Guided Stop

Lincoln Memorial

Guided Stop

National Museum of African American History and Culture

We conclude our city tour at the museum with a complimentary reservation for entry. Guests are welcome to explore the museum independently for the rest of the day. Please be aware that museum availability is subject to change, and contact the Smithsonian directly with any questions.

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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 (1000)

Kathleen_D

Mar 2025

Great tour of DC! You will make many stops around DC and learn of the history and influence of African Americans. Dre our tour guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and passionate!

Brent_M

Mar 2025

This was a fantastic tour! I learned so much and had fun doing it. Dre’ pointed out so many details about the sites, statues, and structures that I never knew even after visiting them on multiple occasions. Highly recommend.

Tammi_D

Mar 2025

The tour was absolutely incredible! It really exceeded my expectations. Dre the Tour guide was phenomenal with the amount of knowledge that he shared. Also, Calvin the Driver made us feel super welcome and made the tour extra fun!!!

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Mar 2025

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