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    Explore African American History in Washington DC

    See DC’s civil rights landmarks with museum entry included

    4.9 stars• 1.5K reviews
    From$95/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3.5 Hours

    Includes

    Guide, bus tour, museum entry

    Highlights

    Trace key moments in African American history on a fully guided Washington, DC bus tour with stops at major civil rights sites. Your tour ends at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, where your timed-entry pass is included.

    • Ride in a climate-controlled bus with live narration from your guide
    • Stop at sites like the Emancipation Statue and Howard Theatre
    • Stand where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I have a dream" address
    • Explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture after the tour
    • Start from the U.S. Navy Memorial area for easy access to downtown DC

    What's Included

    • Washington, DC sightseeing bus tour
    • Climate-controlled luxury tour bus
    • Guided walks with live narration
    • Entry pass to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
    • Bottled water

    Things to know

    No food or beverages may be consumed aboard the bus. Vehicles can store foldable wheelchairs and foldable strollers but are not equipped with lifts or ramps, and you must board on your own or with help from a companion.

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes early.

    Do not consume food or beverages on the tour bus. Chilled water is provided, but drink it outside the vehicle.

    Your booking includes complimentary timed-entry passes to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, but this is not an official Smithsonian tour. You receive museum entry after you complete the sightseeing history tour, and the tour ends at the museum so you can explore on your own.

    Meeting details

    701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

    Experience provided by USA Guided Tours - DC
    Experience provided by USA Guided Tours - DC

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    Adult

    $95.40

    Ages 13+

    0

    Senior

    $84.80

    Ages 62+

    0

    Child

    $84.80

    Ages 3-12

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    The guides here consistently steal the show. Multiple reviewers rave about specific personalities like Dion, Christopher, Nick McCall, Rae, and Derek, praising their deep historical knowledge, charismatic energy, and ability to keep groups engaged throughout entire tours. These aren't just scripted presentations either. Guides field impromptu questions with ease, share captivating stories at each landmark, and genuinely seem to love what they do. The comfortable mini-buses and skilled drivers like Kareem, Shawn, and Mr. Parker add another layer of professionalism to the experience. Tours range from daytime explorations of Mt. Vernon and Old Town Alexandria to evening adventures like the DC At Dusk and Night tours. Even when weather turned miserable or the government shutdown threatened plans, the company adapted smoothly, staying communicative and solution-focused. One reviewer appreciated receiving a partial refund without having to ask. History enthusiasts will find the reenactments and architectural details particularly rewarding, though really anyone looking for an informative, well-paced introduction to DC's landmarks seems to come away delighted.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This tour and Sam, the tour guide is EXACTLY what you need if you want to see (and learn) a lot in a day. The tour was easy to find, simple instructions for all people and they were very accommodating to people who needed extra help. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He was fun, friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! Not only did he share so much information throughout the tour, but also added in more stories and answered questions with even more knowledge. At dinner after the tour, we even said how much we would not have known just walking around these sites in our own. Even at sites, other people that weren’t in the tour would come to listen to Sam. We are still so impressed by him! Our driver, Cortez, was awesome! The bus was clean, he was always ready for us and each time we got back in the bus, the temperature was great and it smelled fresh and clean. This tour was the highlight of our trip!

    Photo of Mandy DeVerna

    Mandy DeVerna

    May 14, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This tour and Sam, the tour guide is EXACTLY what you need if you want to see (and learn) a lot in a day. The tour was easy to find, simple instructions for all people and they were very accommodating to people who needed extra help. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He was fun, friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! Not only did he share so much information throughout the tour, but also added in more stories and answered questions with even more knowledge. At dinner after the tour, we even said how much we would not have known just walking around these sites in our own. Even at sites, other people that weren’t in the tour would come to listen to Sam. We are still so impressed by him! Our driver, Cortez, was awesome! The bus was clean, he was always ready for us and each time we got back in the bus, the temperature was great and it smelled fresh and clean. This tour was the highlight of our trip!

    Photo of Mandy DeVerna

    Mandy DeVerna

    May 14, 2026

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