Where to Start: the 4 Best Washington DC History Tours

1.Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,180 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours tracing African American history in Washington, DC, from Jamestown and the Civil War to the Civil Rights era. Guides such as Dre and Elvis lead the bus and walking portions, ending at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“It was an amazing experience to learn about the history of DC and how life changing it has been. Definitely worth it.”

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2.DC Monuments & History Guided E-Cart Tour-Blankets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 450 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Ride an electric cart from Capitol Hill to the White House, stopping at major memorials and museums along the way. Guides such as Lorenzo, Feyzi, Elmira, and Fernando add stories and photos. Blankets are supplied, but winter riders should dress for wind and confirm the vehicle covering.

“This was a nice way to get some time at the most important monuments without having to spend too much time. If you are a limited time budget, this tour is perfect. They give you adequate time to take pictures and see what you want, one after the other. The guide was knowledgeable and even had a few good jokes.”

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3.African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Guide Kenny leads a 3.5-hour small-group tour through Washington, DC’s Black history, with stops at major monuments, LeDroit Park, Howard University, and historic homes. The tour ends with same-day admission to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“We had a great tour. We saw the home of Frederick Douglass which was amazing. We saw some monuments & African American Museum. It was a great day. Very hot during this heat wave, but a great day!!”

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4.Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Walk Georgetown with guides such as Vicky, Becca, Wayne, Eli, and Ingeborg, hearing stories about the Kennedys, Lincolns, old taverns, the C&O Canal, and Georgetown University. Groups are capped at 15, and the two-hour route ends near the Exorcist Steps.

“It was a very interesting walking tour of Georgetown. Vicky our guide was very friendly and knew lots of facts about the homes and buildings in the area”

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