Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites like the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the vibrant U Street corridor, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the MLK Memorial, plus much more.
- Learn about African-American history and culture in Washington DC
- See top sights like the MLK Memorial and the White House
- Reserved entry to the National Museum of African American History & Culture
- A small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
What To Expect
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Guided Stop (outside only)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
U.S. Capitol
Drive-by
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Howard University
Drive-by
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Lincoln Park
Guided Stop:
Emancipation Memorial
Mary McLeod Bethune Statue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
Guided Stop:
White House (outside only)
Black Lives Matter Plaza
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
African American Civil War Memorial Museum
Guided Tour (outside only)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Washington Monument
Drive-by
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Guided Stop
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
Guided Stop
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of African American History and Culture
We conclude our city tour at the museum with a complimentary reservation for entry. Guests are welcome to explore the museum independently for the rest of the day. Please be aware that museum availability is subject to change, and contact the Smithsonian directly with any questions.
1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Max group – 15
