African American History and Culture Tour
Highlights
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (entry included) – the tour concludes with a self-guided visit to the Smithsonian’s most in-demand museum
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial – a moving tribute to the legacy of the Civil Rights leader
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site – glimpse the home and life of one of the most important abolitionists and thinkers in American history
- Howard Theatre and Howard University – drive through the heart of DC’s Black Broadway and the historic HBCU campus
- U Street Corridor & Black Lives Matter Plaza – learn about these cultural epicenters of Black art, activism, and identity
- Lincoln Park & Emancipation Memorial – reflect at this powerful statue honoring the abolition of slavery
What's included
- Entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Washington DC sightseeing bus tour
- Climate-controlled luxury tour buses
- Guided walks with expert tour guides and live narration
- Bottled water on buses
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Overview
Led by a professional local guide, our tour begins at the U.S. Navy Memorial and takes you across DC’s most iconic neighborhoods and monuments tied to African American history. Ride comfortably in a climate-controlled tour bus—either a convertible open-top or closed-top vehicle depending on the weather—while your expert guide shares moving stories, historical insights, and personal connections to the landmarks.
Additional Information
Check-in details
Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes before your departure time for a timely check in process.
Disclaimers
Wheelchair & baby strollers accommodation:
We strive to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Our small-capacity tour buses can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and foldable baby strollers. However, if you or a member of your party uses a full-size wheelchair that requires a ramp, we kindly ask you to contact us directly. We're more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate your mobility needs.
Parking:
Although there is no dedicated parking for our tours, many parking garages are nearby, along with street parking.
Colonial Parking - 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
S&P Parking - 625 Indiana Avenue NW
LAZ Parking - 601 E St NW
Colonial Parking - 555 11th St NW
Important Note: If you are on a night tour, DO NOT park at the garage directly below the Navy Memorial Plaza. Some garages (including the one at the address we depart from) close before our tour returns at 10:30 pm. Please pay attention to hours before entering.
Know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and clothes.
Restrictions
While there will be some walking involved in the tour, your comfort is one of our top priorities. If you prefer, you are able to remain on the bus while sightseeing, as we do not require all guests to get off at every stop.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations
Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours in Advance > if you cancel your booking 24 hours in advance of your tour departure time - a full refund will be issued
