African American History: DC's Iconic Sites

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center - Guided Stop (outside only)
  • U.S. Capitol - Drive-by
  • Howard University - Drive-by
  • Lincoln Park - Guided Stop:
    Emancipation Memorial
    Mary McLeod Bethune Statue
  • White House - Guided Stop:
    White House (outside only)
    Black Lives Matter Plaza
  • **African American Civil War…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Live commentary on board by a local tour guide
  • Complimentary Reservation into the National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Live tour guide - on and off the bus
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…

Location
US Navy Memorial Plaza
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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Janelle_j
Apr 11, 2026
Excellent tour - What an excellent tour. The guide was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable about the history of DC. Would definitely recommend.
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Asia_j
Apr 10, 2026
Amazing!!!!! Our guide... - Amazing!!!!! Our guide was so knowledgeable! Would do this again and again and again! Recommending this to all my friends
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Nichelle_j
Mar 27, 2026
Second time was just as good as the first... - This was our second tour with this company. The first tour was a couple of years ago and it was sooo good we booked it for this visit. The stops were a little different and it felt customized for our group. The next time I'm visiting DC I will do the tour a third time : ) Our tour guide, Dre was EXCELLENT! He was very informative and responsive to our needs. He has an eye for photo opps and took AMAZING photos of our group.
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Sharon_m
Mar 25, 2026
African American Tour - Highly recommended African American tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Very nice trip. Tour is much better than driving or walking.
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Kamilahkeith_t
Dec 27, 2025
Amazing experience & highly recommend this guide of Washington DC reflecting American History and Our collective history - ELVIS was an amazing guide! He was so knowledgeable and thoughtful to cater the guide to the interest and age groups from kids to seniors. He engaged my family in a dynamic experience through Washington DC and the insights about the city and our american history through the lens of black america was something I’ll never forgot. Praise to Gary our driver who also enriched our experience! This was top notch all the way!
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Belinda_g
Dec 1, 2025
Worth it! - Elvis was our tour guide and he was amazing. Very knowledgeable. The tour was a little over 3 hours but it didn’t feel like a long tour. I highly recommend even for families with teenagers; everyone will learn something. Thank you, Elvis!
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Cynthia_b
Nov 27, 2025
Enlighten - Very knowledgeable tour guide. He was able to answer questions about obscure facts. It was very interesting!
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Tony_b
Oct 25, 2025
Black history in DC - Dre was our guide and his passion and knowledge were inspiring. He really elevated the experience for us.
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Christopher_h
Oct 24, 2025
Dre was our guide. Very... - Dre was our guide. Very cool guy, super knowledgeable about Black American history, Washington DC, and the interconnectedness of both. Unfortunately, because of the government shutdown, we were unable to go to the Museum, but Dre made up for that with a drive-by tour of Howard University, that included a stop at Oohhs and Aahhhs soul food. All in all, a great time was had by all. Well worth it.
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Maps531013
Oct 16, 2025
AWESOME EXPERIENCE - Dre was AWESOME!! He was friendly, professional and so knowledgeable! He gave us details that I was unaware of. THANK YOU Dre
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).