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

Thu 01 May

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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)

O2388EKnatalier

Feb 2025

All I can say is no need to visit Graceland. The best Host is Elvis and driver is John! From Beginning to End. Elvis and John hit our group with African American History. They met us with great attitudes, friendly spirits, and made us feel very comfortable on this tour. The amount of History that we received on this tour left us in AWE and definitely taught us so much that we were not aware of. I didn’t want to leave the adventure. The dynamic duo left us laughing and our jaws dropping through all of the African History Facts. I would go on this tour again in a heart beat. Worth it.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks for joining us. We are glad you had such a good time! Tag or follow us @usaguidedtours

John_G

Feb 2025

This tour was great. Period. I brought 25 students and 2 other teachers along with me. They are currently taking AP African American Studies. The tour fit in perfectly with our curriculum. The sites were significant, our guide was knowledgeable, and the pace was appropriate. This tour could have been good without our guide. That being said, our guide Dre’ was phenomenal. Not only was he great on the tour, he gave us some useful perspective on how to approach the Museum of African American History and Culture - start below and work your way up. Great tour, worth the money, and would do it again.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

We are so happy you enjoyed your time in DC!

Jacqueline F

Jan 2025

Elvis, our guide and John, our driver were fantastic. Elvis provided us with through information, including history and culture about DC and the African American experience. He evidently really enjoys his job. John is an experienced driver who safely took us around town. My husband and I were very impressed.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

We appreciate you sharing this with us!

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