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

Sat 28 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)

Jason_K

Mar 2022

Very misleading tour! Please if there is one review to read it’s this one. Dre was our tour guide and he was knowledgeable. Itinerary had us going to certain spots that we didn’t get to go because of time and our entrance slot to the African American museum. Dre walks the group near the museum after the tour and literally in a flash he was gone like the wind. We never gained entry into the museum. It was cold, windy and raining. The line for entry was hours long so we left. Don’t waste your time with this tour. You will NOT get into the museum unless you wait close to 3 hours plus. The museum was so packed the line was literally wrapped around the entire building. Dre made it sound like he was going to walk us in and then leave. His disappearing act was talked about by all the people on the tour and no one got entry into the museum. Waste of money and time. It was my wife’s birthday and she was very dissatisfied to say the least.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

I am sorry that hear how your tour went. I will be sure to talk to Dre about this. Can you provide us with your booking number so i can look into rectifying this for you?

Hillary_N

Mar 2022

The trip started 30 mins late. The guide seemed very uninterested in the tour. We had time-stamped tickets for the AA historical museum, and were unable to get in because the museum was at capacity. It was very disappointing.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

I am sorry that the tour started late and for the tour guide's behavior. This is not the standard of service which we strive for. Can you provide me with your booking number so I can look into this for you? Regarding the museum, we do our best to provide entry to the Smithsonian but it is a public institution which we do not factor into our ticket price. We have no special reservation agreement with them and simply access their public portal on Recreation.gov for tickets. It is meant to be a nice complementary addition after the tour as we know of the museum's demand but it seemed on this day they distributed tickets past their limit and that is unfortunate but out of our control. Aside from the late start, are there any critiques or improvements you can provide? We appreciate any feedback sent to [email protected]

Daniel_B

Mar 2022

Dre was knowledgeable, engaging and amusing. His people management skills were excellent. He ran a great tour. One surprise for us, though, was the terribly long lines inside the museum-we spent about half the time we were inside on lines. Bring a sandwich and eat outside before entering and you’ll have 90 more minutes to view the amazing exhibits.

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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC

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