Most tours of Washington DC focus on the general history of the United States, but this nighttime tour has a special focus on the country’s African-American heritage. Join a small group and drive around the city’s main highlights including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and MLK Jr. Memorial. Then, head down to the historic Shaw neighborhood for a closer look at black history in the city.
- Learn about the history of people of color in the city
- See the city landmarks illuminated at night
- Avoid the heat of the day on this relaxing evening tour
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What To Expect
Lincoln Memorial
You will be able to see the exact place where Dr. King gave his I Have a Dream speech.You will see the Lincoln Memorial lit up against the night sky.and will be told about the history of the memorial and Lincoln the man by your tour guide.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
One of the highlights of the tour is the stop at the King Memorial. You will be able to read the 14 quotes on the Inscription Wall. As you look at the 30 foot likeness of Dr. King your tour guide will be giving you interesting facts about the memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Capitol Hill
The Capitol Building is very well lit up at night . You will see the dome of the Capitol piercing through the night sky. Listen to the tour guide as he tells you have African American Slaves help build the Capitol Building of the United States
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
African American Civil War Memorial Museum
See a Memorial dedicated to the 270000 African American Colored troops and sailors during the Civil War. The Memorial was dedicated by Gen. Colin Powell.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Howard Theatre
We will drive past one of the first African American Theaters in the United States
• Admission Ticket Free
Howard University
We will drive past one of the most outstanding universities in the United States
• Admission Ticket Free
U Street
U. Street in Washington DC has been called the Black Broadway. Duke Ellington, Shara Vaughan , Nat King Cole, Pearl Bailey and all the great African American performers of the 20s -70s proformed
• Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of African American History and Culture
We will drive past the Museum of African American History . At the end of the tour you will be given tickets for the next day. The tickets will before entrance to the museum at 10:15 or 11:15 am
• Admission Ticket Free
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Drive pass the home Father of Black History Carter G.Woodson
• Admission Ticket Free
White House
Stop and take pictures of the home of the President of the United States
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oohh’s & Aahh’s
The tour will include dinner at the great soul food restaurant Oohhs and Ahhs on Georgia Avenue. Taste some of the best soul food in the city of Washington DC
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
National Museum of African American History and Culture
At the end of the night tour you will be given tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for the follow day
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Max group – 14
