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

Mon 23 Sep

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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)

941kellent

Jul 2022

Our experience with USA guided tours was great our tour guide Mr. Bill (thanks to our driver Theo!!) was very knowledgeable I love the fact that he always emphasized that this is an American tour seen from the African American perspective learning how our people played key roles in building the Nations city was awesome to know. Also being able to visit the National Museum of African American History was icing on the cake. My family had already went to the museum the day before so being able to go again and finish touring the museum was a plus, you definitely need two days for the museum and being on the tour helped my family and I to see the exhibits in a different light.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Dear customer, thank you for sharing your experience, we are very happy that you enjoyed the tour, we invite you to review our different tour offers, we have a modern fleet of buses, experienced drivers, and friendly tour guides that will make you feel very comfortable.

tonyad2018

Jul 2022

Dre' was our tour operator. He is very passionate about the tour. He is very knowledgeable. I went back and forth about writing this review, but I felt that I needed to get this off of my chest. There was one African American lady who was late and attributed her lateness on being Black. I was offended because I am also Black and are hardly late for anything, but it seemed like instead of Dre' "laughing it off" or redirecting what was said, he addressed it like it was a personal attack. Throughout the tour he made reference to her and even suggested that she did not know her left from her right. She picked up on his sarcasm and asked him was he picking on her, but he sarcastically denied it. Before I knew it, he addressed me. I was having issues with my allergies and fell asleep during the tour. When it was time to get off the bus he sarcastically told me that I could stay on the bus if I needed to get more sleep. I responded by saying that I hadn't had my coffee. The mood on the bus was somber. I do not think that people wanted to ask questions because we did not want to be "fronted off" in front of strangers. Maybe Dre' was having a bad day. The highlight was going to the African-American History Museum. Once again, Dre' was knowledgeable, but definitely not personable or sensitive to others. I still gave him a tip, but if I took the tour again, and saw that he was the guide, I would think twice before getting on the bus.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Dear tonyad20, We are sorry to hear that your experience was not the best, we would appreciate it if you would give us an opportunity to reverse this experience either in the cities of Washington DC or New York and we invite you to see our new fleet of buses and convertible Mercedes, likewise these practices have left aside since new procedures have been implemented for the hiring of tourguides, unfortunately some tourguides as people have a different temperament. we understand perfectly with a friendly and empathetic guide changes the course of the experience.

Gwendolyn_B

Jul 2022

The most memorable parts of our experience were the MLK Memorial, tour through Howard University campus, and the highlight- the African-American Museum. We brought our two granddaughters ages 12 and 15 so that they could see in real-time history that they have either scanned over or never were exposed to in school. It was eye opening for them to see the illustrations of filled slave ships, a picture of the whipped back of a slave, a slave hanging from the tree with the noose attached, Jim Crow examples, and the list continues. It is so important for us as Blacks to offer our children the “hard truths” about our past. Only through education and understanding of our past will our children be able to walk into their future.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for your comments, we are very happy that you enjoyed the tour, we invite you to review our different tour offers, we have a modern fleet of buses, experienced drivers, and friendly tour guides that will make you feel very comfortable.

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