African American History Tour: Exploring Civil Rights Landmarks in DC
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944 Ratings
Washington
Step into the past and explore the civil rights movement on this African American history tour in Washington DC. Visit iconic landmarks and gain a deeper understanding of African American perspectives. Includes a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Guided Stop (outside only)

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

  • Lincoln Memorial - Guided Stop

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Guided Stop

  • Lincoln Park - Guided Stop:
    Emancipation Memorial
    Mary McLeod Bethune Statue

  • African American Civil War Memorial Museum - Guided Tour (outside only)

  • Washington Monument - Drive-by

  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Drive-by

  • Bureau Of Engraving And Printing - Drive-by

  • Jefferson Memorial - Drive-by

  • FBI Headquarters - Drive-by

  • Howard University - Drive-by

  • U.S. Capitol - Drive-by

  • Freedom Plaza - Drive-by

  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - In conclusion, you will visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture with reserved access. Inside, you will find thousands of artifacts that are chronologically organized for a progressive and user-friendly experience.

What's Included
  • Reserved Entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tour escort/host
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a dramatic journey through the pivotal points of the civil rights movement with this intriguing African American history tour of Washington DC.

As a significant hub for civil and black rights activism in the United States, the nation’s capital is home to an astounding array of historically momentous locations. Discover both celebrated and less recognized landmarks, all narrated through the lens of the African American narratives by your knowledgeable guide. Your journey commences at the U.S. Navy Memorial, making pit stops at significant monuments like the Emancipation Statue, Howard Theatre, and dynamic African American neighborhoods.

Experience the profound sensation of standing in the same spot where Martin Luther King inspired countless people with his iconic ‘I have a dream,’ speech. Touted as one of the most detailed African American history tours in DC, your tour includes an admission into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, serving as the tour’s conclusion point.

  • 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
  • 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.
Location
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ericka_m
Apr 21, 2024
Awesome - The Tour was great! Dre’ was awesome very smart and knowledgeable.We Learned a lot Loved it! Wonderful experience
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Francy_h
Apr 19, 2024
You thought you knew history , Just Wait!!! - New historical facts, eg war monument with the most names ever, Black civil war soldiers, amazing Mary Mccloud Bethune and many more. Dre is a wealth of information!and a treasure!! A must do in DC
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Rachell_p
Apr 15, 2024
Absolutely loved this tour. Definitely recommend.💕 - The tour was great at explaining the African American perspective of Washington DC history. Definitely recommended.
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Marcus_w
Apr 14, 2024
I definitely learned a lot - Excellent. The tour guide DeAndre is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. It was paced well with lots of breaks.
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Patricia_l
Apr 13, 2024
Best guided tour - Dré was our tour guide and was awesome. He was extremely informative, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable. I would recommend this tour.
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Climber773762
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing tour! - Amazing tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and personable at the same time. So much history in DC. Highly recommend. Note: the museum is the last stop and this is where the tour guide will get you into the museum and you go through the museum at your leisure. My husband and I spent an additional two hours going through the museum. Huge museum. Very moving.
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130kim
Apr 11, 2024
Nick is the best!!!! - Nick, Thank you so much for the incredible tour each day! Your knowledge of the area and passion for sharing its history really made the experience unforgettable. It's clear that you love what you do, and it truly shines through in your storytelling and interactions with the group. Keep up the fantastic work Nick and of course I loved your jokes. Thanks to Eric also for getting us to our destination smoothly and on time!" ~Kim~
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Christina_c
Apr 11, 2024
Excellent guide. ... - Excellent guide. Knowledgeable and passionate about history. Our guide (Dre) and driver (Tre), took great care of us.
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Marcikins
Apr 11, 2024
This tour was fabulous! I highly recommend doing it and Dre our tour guide was the most informed ever. Two thumbs up! - So incredibly informative! The whole tour was educational and our tour guide Dre was just fabulous! He knows his stuff!!
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Trailblazer34163
Apr 8, 2024
The history and information on this tour is a must - From the moment we left Dre, our guide, had us captivated with his knowledge, humour and enthusiasm. Well worth doing, even though we had been to some of the stops, we learnt so much more. By the time we entered the Museum we were well prepared and informed.. thank you Dre
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