Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Bike Tour with Jefferson Memorial and National Cherry Blossom Festival
by Unlimited Biking formerly Bike and Roll DC
Overview
Riders begin this two-hour bike tour by setting off from the meeting point to cycle around Washington DC's Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park. The route passes by cherry trees in bloom during the National Cherry Blossom Festival and includes several stops at important memorials. The first stop is at the Japanese Stone Lantern, where the guide explains the history of the initial cherry tree planting by First Lady Taft and Viscountess Chinda. The tour continues to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, where participants walk their bikes through the site to see The Pagoda, a peace gift located by the Tidal Basin. If time allows, the group pauses at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, where guests dismount to walk through the "Mountain of Despair" to the "Stone of Hope" while the guide watches the bikes. The ride also includes a 20-minute stop at the Jefferson Memorial, providing historical context and views of the cherry trees lining the basin. This cycling tour provides helmets, bicycles, and appropriate equipment for all ages. It is operated during the peak bloom from mid-March to mid-April and is officially affiliated with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. A portion of ticket sales supports the festival's organizing body. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Japanese Lantern
Stop for about 10 minutes at the Japanese Stone Lantern, the site marking where First Lady Taft and Viscountess Chinda first planted cherry trees in Washington DC. The guide explains the historical significance of this location.
10 min
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Pause for 10 minutes to walk bikes through the FDR Memorial. Participants view The Pagoda, a peace gift situated on the Tidal Basin's edge.
10 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
If time permits, stop for 10 minutes at the MLK Memorial. Guests dismount and walk through the "Mountain of Despair" to the "Stone of Hope" while the guide stays with the bikes, as riding through memorials is not allowed.
10 min
National Cherry Blossom Festival
The tour takes place during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, lasting about 30 minutes in areas surrounded by cherry trees. The operator is an official provider and donates part of ticket sales to the festival organizers.
30 min
Jefferson Memorial
Stop for 20 minutes at the Jefferson Memorial to hear historical details about the site and view the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin.
20 min
Meeting point
Unlimited Biking Washington DC’s NEW location is 701 D Street NW Washington DC, 20004 We are near the U.S. Navy Memorial.
End point
Meet at Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NW, Washington DC 20004, by the US Navy Memorial Plaza. Arrive 15 minutes early for bike and helmet fitting. Check in at the front desk with your Viator booking reference; our team will fit your bike and introduce your guide, who leads the group from the shop.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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