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African American History Tour with Museum Admission

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

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites like the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the vibrant U Street corridor, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the MLK Memorial, plus much more.

  • Learn about African-American history and culture in Washington DC
  • See top sights like the MLK Memorial and the White House
  • Reserved entry to the National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • A small-group tour ensures a personalized experience

What To Expect

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United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center



Guided Stop (outside only)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

U.S. Capitol



Drive-by

• Admission Ticket Not Included

Howard University



Drive-by

• Admission Ticket Not Included

Lincoln Park



Guided Stop:
Emancipation Memorial
Mary McLeod Bethune Statue

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White House



Guided Stop:
White House (outside only)
Black Lives Matter Plaza

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

African American Civil War Memorial Museum



Guided Tour (outside only)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Washington Monument



Drive-by

• Admission Ticket Not Included

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial



Guided Stop

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial



Guided Stop

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on board by a local tour guide
  • Live tour guide - on and off the bus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Reserved Entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Durations

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
from 89 $

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