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Join us for a powerful and immersive journey through Washington DC’s African American heritage on our fully guided African American History and Culture Tour. This unique sightseeing experience highlights the rich cultural contributions, civil rights struggles, and modern-day achievements of Black Americans—set against the historic and symbolic backdrop of the nation’s capital.
Led by a professional local guide, our tour begins at the U.S. Navy Memorial and takes you across DC’s most iconic neighborhoods and monuments tied to African American history. Ride comfortably in a climate-controlled tour bus—either a convertible open-top or closed-top vehicle depending on the weather—while your expert guide shares moving stories, historical insights, and personal connections to the landmarks.
+ National Museum of African American History and Culture (entry included) – the tour concludes with a self-guided visit to the Smithsonian’s most in-demand museum
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial – a moving tribute to the legacy of the Civil Rights leader
+ Frederick Douglass National Historic Site – glimpse the home and life of one of the most important abolitionists and thinkers in American history
+ Howard Theatre and Howard University – drive through the heart of DC’s Black Broadway and the historic HBCU campus
+ U Street Corridor & Black Lives Matter Plaza – learn about these cultural epicenters of Black art, activism, and identity
+ Lincoln Park & Emancipation Memorial – reflect at this powerful statue honoring the abolition of slavery
Our curated tour route is designed to educate, inspire, and provide a deeper understanding of the African American experience in DC and America at large.
Dre is so knowledgeable and makes this tour so interesting! Curtis navigate DC streets like the expert he is! - neet50
Loved it from start to finish. The tour guide and the driver were both very knowledgeable. The weather was a plus also. - Ronald T.
My favorite part of this trip was how much knowledge the tour guide had. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Dre did an excellent job! - Monique C
Originally scheduled the daytime tour with the riverboat cruise. Had to change due to flight delays and a mix up with rental cars. They were very accommodating and allowed us to switch the tour last minute to the night tour. Our tour guide, Nick was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Thanks so much for the memories!
Great tour that I would highly recommend. Curtis was our driver and nick was our tour guide. Very knowledgeable and had plenty of time at all the stops. They had just taken down the fences at the capitol so we were able to go on the lawn. We did the night tour and they picked us up at our hotel which was perfect since I had just had some foot surgery and walking was difficult. Would recommend this tour to everyone and Great price.
Initially I signed up for the AA tour because I couldn't get tickets to the NMAAHC. The tour guide made this one of the highlights of my trip. Well worth it. His knowledge was amazing. You can tell he loves the history of DC. I can't remember his name, he is in one of the pics below. Highly recommend.
Award-winning sightseeing experiences
Comfortable tour vehicles with panoramic views
Expert local guides with deep historical and cultural insights
Includes timed-entry tickets to the NMAAHC
Great for individuals, families, school groups, and educational travelers
Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours in Advance > if you cancel your booking 24 hours in advance of your tour departure time – a full refund will be issued
Free Cancellation up to 1 Hour in Advance With Tour Booking Insurance > if you purchase Tour Booking Insurance at $5.99 per person, booking cancellations may be made up to 1 hour in advance of your tour departure time for a full refund (less the insurance cost)
Unfortunately, our shuttles are not wheelchair accessible, nor is there storage for baby strollers. If you have a wheelchair, please call us to make special vehicle arrangements for your tour. Some of our tours involve longer walks so if you like, you may stay on board the shuttle, near the landmark, without exiting the shuttle bus every time.
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