from 115 $
Inquiry

African American Heritage Night tour of Washington DC

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Duration

4 hours 1 minute (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Most tours of Washington DC focus on the general history of the United States, but this nighttime tour has a special focus on the country’s African-American heritage. Join a small group and drive around the city’s main highlights including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and MLK Jr. Memorial. Then, head down to the historic Shaw neighborhood for a closer look at black history in the city.

  • Learn about the history of people of color in the city
  • See the city landmarks illuminated at night
  • Avoid the heat of the day on this relaxing evening tour
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What To Expect

Expand All

Lincoln Memorial



You will be able to see the exact place where Dr. King gave his I Have a Dream speech.You will see the Lincoln Memorial lit up against the night sky.and will be told about the history of the memorial and Lincoln the man by your tour guide.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial



One of the highlights of the tour is the stop at the King Memorial. You will be able to read the 14 quotes on the Inscription Wall. As you look at the 30 foot likeness of Dr. King your tour guide will be giving you interesting facts about the memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Hill



The Capitol Building is very well lit up at night . You will see the dome of the Capitol piercing through the night sky. Listen to the tour guide as he tells you have African American Slaves help build the Capitol Building of the United States

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

African American Civil War Memorial Museum



See a Memorial dedicated to the 270000 African American Colored troops and sailors during the Civil War. The Memorial was dedicated by Gen. Colin Powell.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Howard Theatre



We will drive past one of the first African American Theaters in the United States

• Admission Ticket Free

Howard University



We will drive past one of the most outstanding universities in the United States

• Admission Ticket Free

U Street



U. Street in Washington DC has been called the Black Broadway. Duke Ellington, Shara Vaughan , Nat King Cole, Pearl Bailey and all the great African American performers of the 20s -70s proformed

• Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of African American History and Culture



We will drive past the Museum of African American History . At the end of the tour you will be given tickets for the next day. The tickets will before entrance to the museum at 10:15 or 11:15 am

• Admission Ticket Free

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site



Drive pass the home Father of Black History Carter G.Woodson

• Admission Ticket Free

White House



Stop and take pictures of the home of the President of the United States

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oohh’s & Aahh’s



The tour will include dinner at the great soul food restaurant Oohhs and Ahhs on Georgia Avenue. Taste some of the best soul food in the city of Washington DC

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Museum of African American History and Culture



At the end of the night tour you will be given tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for the follow day

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Dinner
  • Ticket to the Museum of African American History and Culture for the next day.

Durations

4 hours 1 minute (approx.)

Tour's Location

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
from 115 $

Inquiry


    You might also like