Washington DC Capital Sites 2-Hour Guided Bike Tour
by Unlimited Biking formerly Bike and Roll DC
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This fully guided bike tour lasts about two hours and covers key capital sites in Washington DC along the National Mall. Participants receive a bicycle adjusted to their height and a mandatory helmet. The guide leads the group on a route that includes stops outside several important landmarks. The tour begins with a stop at the Smithsonian Institution Building, known as The Castle, where the guide shares information about the museum's founder. Next, riders pass between the East and West sides of the National Gallery of Art, observing the small glass pyramids designed by the architect of the Louvre. The group then cycles to the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building for a photo opportunity and commentary on the House and Senate. From there, the tour continues past the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, both viewed from the outside. Riders also pass the Natural History Museum, with a recommendation to visit the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond separately. The route includes a stop at the Washington Monument, where the guide explains the monument's two-tone color. The group views the south side of the White House, with details about renovations made by various presidents. Additional stops include the National World War II Memorial, where the guide describes the symbolism of its features; the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial; and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, where Grant is laid to rest. The tour also passes the National Archives Museum, which holds over 13 billion pages of U.S. records, and finishes at the FBI Headquarters with information about its role. The itinerary allows time for cycling between stops and does not include entrance inside any buildings. Travel time is separate from stop durations, and the guide provides local tips throughout the ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Smithsonian Institution Building
Stop outside the original Smithsonian building known as "The Castle" to hear facts about the founder of the museum institution. The tour does not enter inside The Castle.
5 min
National Gallery of Art
Pass between the East and West sides of the National Gallery of Art and observe the small glass pyramids designed by the same architect as the Louvre. The tour does not include entry to the museum.
5 min
U.S. Capitol
Cycle to the east side of the Capitol Building to learn about the location where the House and Senate meet. This stop offers a good photo opportunity but no entrance inside the Capitol.
5 min
Library of Congress
View the Library of Congress, located just east of the Capitol Building.
10 min
Supreme Court
From the east side of the Capitol, see the Supreme Court building.
10 min
Natural History Museum
Ride past the Natural History Museum with a recommendation to visit the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond separately.
10 min
Washington Monument
Stop at the Washington Monument and learn why it has two different colors. The tour does not include entry inside the monument.
5 min
The White House
View the White House from the south side while learning about renovations made by past Presidents. The tour does not enter the White House.
5 min
National World War II Memorial
Learn about the symbolism of the pillars, stars, and pavilions at the World War II Memorial, including the only "graffiti" on any memorial on the National Mall.
5 min
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Visit the memorial dedicated to Dwight D. Eisenhower and learn about his significance.
5 min
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
See the memorial of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States and military officer, where his body is laid to rest.
5 min
The National Archives Museum
View the museum that holds over 13.28 billion pages of U.S. government textual records.
10 min
FBI Headquarters
Stop at the FBI Headquarters to learn about the agency and some of its functions.
10 min
Meeting point
We are located at 801 D Street NW, right by the US Navy Memorial Plaza
End point
We are located at 801 D Street NW, right by the US Navy Memorial Plaza
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Washington DC Capital Sites 2-Hour Guided Bike Tour
by Unlimited Biking formerly Bike and Roll DC
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This fully guided bike tour lasts about two hours and covers key capital sites in Washington DC along the National Mall. Participants receive a bicycle adjusted to their height and a mandatory helmet. The guide leads the group on a route that includes stops outside several important landmarks. The tour begins with a stop at the Smithsonian Institution Building, known as The Castle, where the guide shares information about the museum's founder. Next, riders pass between the East and West sides of the National Gallery of Art, observing the small glass pyramids designed by the architect of the Louvre. The group then cycles to the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building for a photo opportunity and commentary on the House and Senate. From there, the tour continues past the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, both viewed from the outside. Riders also pass the Natural History Museum, with a recommendation to visit the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond separately. The route includes a stop at the Washington Monument, where the guide explains the monument's two-tone color. The group views the south side of the White House, with details about renovations made by various presidents. Additional stops include the National World War II Memorial, where the guide describes the symbolism of its features; the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial; and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, where Grant is laid to rest. The tour also passes the National Archives Museum, which holds over 13 billion pages of U.S. records, and finishes at the FBI Headquarters with information about its role. The itinerary allows time for cycling between stops and does not include entrance inside any buildings. Travel time is separate from stop durations, and the guide provides local tips throughout the ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Smithsonian Institution Building
Stop outside the original Smithsonian building known as "The Castle" to hear facts about the founder of the museum institution. The tour does not enter inside The Castle.
5 min
National Gallery of Art
Pass between the East and West sides of the National Gallery of Art and observe the small glass pyramids designed by the same architect as the Louvre. The tour does not include entry to the museum.
5 min
U.S. Capitol
Cycle to the east side of the Capitol Building to learn about the location where the House and Senate meet. This stop offers a good photo opportunity but no entrance inside the Capitol.
5 min
Library of Congress
View the Library of Congress, located just east of the Capitol Building.
10 min
Supreme Court
From the east side of the Capitol, see the Supreme Court building.
10 min
Natural History Museum
Ride past the Natural History Museum with a recommendation to visit the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond separately.
10 min
Washington Monument
Stop at the Washington Monument and learn why it has two different colors. The tour does not include entry inside the monument.
5 min
The White House
View the White House from the south side while learning about renovations made by past Presidents. The tour does not enter the White House.
5 min
National World War II Memorial
Learn about the symbolism of the pillars, stars, and pavilions at the World War II Memorial, including the only "graffiti" on any memorial on the National Mall.
5 min
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Visit the memorial dedicated to Dwight D. Eisenhower and learn about his significance.
5 min
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
See the memorial of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States and military officer, where his body is laid to rest.
5 min
The National Archives Museum
View the museum that holds over 13.28 billion pages of U.S. government textual records.
10 min
FBI Headquarters
Stop at the FBI Headquarters to learn about the agency and some of its functions.
10 min
Meeting point
We are located at 801 D Street NW, right by the US Navy Memorial Plaza
End point
We are located at 801 D Street NW, right by the US Navy Memorial Plaza
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.