Washington DC Guided African American History Tour with Reserved National Museum Entry
by USA Guided Tours
Choose from 3 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.$830Overview
This guided bus tour lasts about three and a half hours and covers key sites related to African American history in Washington DC. The tour begins with pickup at the U.S. Navy Memorial and includes live commentary from a local guide both on and off the bus. Stops include the Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune Statue, the White House (outside view), Black Lives Matter Plaza, and other locations significant to the civil rights movement and African American heritage. There are several guided stops where guests disembark for about 20 minutes each to explore monuments and neighborhoods important to Black history. The tour also passes by other landmarks with drive-by views. It concludes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where guests receive complimentary reserved entry tickets. Visitors can spend up to an hour exploring the museum independently after the tour. Bottled water is provided on board. Lunch and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Guided Stop
A 20-minute guided stop outside at a significant location related to African American history.
20 min
Drive-by
The tour passes by a historic site without stopping.
Drive-by
Another drive-by past a notable landmark connected to the civil rights movement.
Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune Statue
Guests stop for 20 minutes to view the Emancipation Memorial and the Mary McLeod Bethune Statue with a guide providing context for each monument.
20 min
White House and Black Lives Matter Plaza
A 20-minute guided stop outside the White House and at Black Lives Matter Plaza, highlighting their importance to African American history.
20 min
Guided Tour (outside only)
A 20-minute guided stop at a key outdoor site related to the civil rights movement.
20 min
Drive-by
The bus passes by a location without stopping.
Guided Stop
A further 20-minute guided stop at a historic site linked to African American heritage.
20 min
Guided Stop
Another 20-minute stop with a guide explaining the significance of the location.
20 min
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The tour ends with a reserved entry ticket to the museum. Guests can spend up to an hour exploring the exhibits independently. Museum access depends on availability, and guests should contact the Smithsonian for any questions.
60 min
Meeting point
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Washington DC Guided African American History Tour with Reserved National Museum Entry
by USA Guided Tours
Choose from 3 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.$830Overview
This guided bus tour lasts about three and a half hours and covers key sites related to African American history in Washington DC. The tour begins with pickup at the U.S. Navy Memorial and includes live commentary from a local guide both on and off the bus. Stops include the Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune Statue, the White House (outside view), Black Lives Matter Plaza, and other locations significant to the civil rights movement and African American heritage. There are several guided stops where guests disembark for about 20 minutes each to explore monuments and neighborhoods important to Black history. The tour also passes by other landmarks with drive-by views. It concludes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where guests receive complimentary reserved entry tickets. Visitors can spend up to an hour exploring the museum independently after the tour. Bottled water is provided on board. Lunch and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Guided Stop
A 20-minute guided stop outside at a significant location related to African American history.
20 min
Drive-by
The tour passes by a historic site without stopping.
Drive-by
Another drive-by past a notable landmark connected to the civil rights movement.
Emancipation Memorial and Mary McLeod Bethune Statue
Guests stop for 20 minutes to view the Emancipation Memorial and the Mary McLeod Bethune Statue with a guide providing context for each monument.
20 min
White House and Black Lives Matter Plaza
A 20-minute guided stop outside the White House and at Black Lives Matter Plaza, highlighting their importance to African American history.
20 min
Guided Tour (outside only)
A 20-minute guided stop at a key outdoor site related to the civil rights movement.
20 min
Drive-by
The bus passes by a location without stopping.
Guided Stop
A further 20-minute guided stop at a historic site linked to African American heritage.
20 min
Guided Stop
Another 20-minute stop with a guide explaining the significance of the location.
20 min
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The tour ends with a reserved entry ticket to the museum. Guests can spend up to an hour exploring the exhibits independently. Museum access depends on availability, and guests should contact the Smithsonian for any questions.
60 min
Meeting point
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.