African American History Tour with Museum Admission
Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington DC
Often at the epicenter of the activism surrounding civil and black rights in America, the country’s capital holds the key to some of history’s most captivating moments. From the most famous to lesser-known but equally significant sites, your tour guide will paint a picture of the city from the African American perspective. You’ll be picked up at the U.S. Navy memorial with stops at momentous monuments such as the Emancipation Statue, Howard Theatre, and vibrant black communities.
Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you stand where Martin Luther King did when he roused audiences with his legendary ‘I have a dream,’ address. One of the most comprehensive African American history tours in DC, you’ll also get tickets included to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the the tour ends.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-2608
Guided Stop (outside only)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
Guided Stop:
White House (outside only)
Black Lives Matter Plaza
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Guided Stop
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Guided Stop
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park, East Capitol and 11th St, Washington DC, DC 20003
Guided Stop:
Emancipation Memorial
Mary McLeod Bethune Statue
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: African American Civil War Memorial Museum, 1925 Vermont Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-4125
Guided Tour (outside only)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
Drive-by
Pass By: Bureau Of Engraving And Printing, 300 14th St SW, Washington DC, DC 20250
Drive-by
Pass By: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242
Drive-by
Pass By: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20535-0001
Drive-by
Pass By: Howard University, 2400 6th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20059-0002
Drive-by
Pass By: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Drive-by
Pass By: Freedom Plaza, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20004-1008
Drive-by
Stop At: National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0007
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
10:00 AM
Duração: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: US Navy Memorial Plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.