The 5 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

This 3.5-hour Washington, DC tour links Black Lives Matter Plaza, the Lincoln and MLK memorials, Lincoln Park, and the African American Civil War Memorial. A guide such as Dre or Elvis leads the bus and walking stops, then leaves you at the National Museum of African American History and Culture with a complimentary timed-entry reservation.

“Enjoyed the company of the guide/driver as well as the travelers on the tour, very nice and welcoming”

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

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

Ride through Washington, DC, by electric cart on a two-hour guided tour with stops at the Capitol, National Mall memorials, and White House. Guides such as Lorenzo, Feyzi, Elmira, and Fernando add history, jokes, photos, and local detail. Blankets are provided, but the cart may be open-air, so dress for wind and cold.

“We truly enjoyed our trip on the golf cart. It was something different and a lot of fun. Our driver was great and very informative. We would recommend this to everybody.”

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3.Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – Exclusive Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide at Washington’s Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. You’ll see the Hope Diamond, Dom Pedro Aquamarine, Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs, mammals, Ocean Hall, live coral, and Phoenix the whale. Guides such as Leigh, Meghan, Christopher, and Rebecca are praised for lively storytelling and family-friendly pacing.

“I took the tour of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum this past weekend. My tour guide was excellent as she was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the displays that she showed us. In the couple of hours of the guided tour I learned a lot more than if I just walked by the exhibits myself.”

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

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

Join guide Kenny for a 3.5-hour, small-group tour of African American Washington, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot. See the Capitol, White House, Lincoln and King memorials, LeDroit Park, Howard University, and historic theaters. The tour ends with same-day admission to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“You will learn some little know facts and Mr. Kenny was an absolute pleasure. The stops were just long enough to enjoy the sites and take plenty of pictures. He also shared some great eating spots.”

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5.Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 312 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $89

Travel by air-conditioned bus through Washington’s African American landmarks with guides such as Dre, Elvis Pate, and Andre. Visit Howard University, U Street, Lincoln Park, and the African American Civil War Memorial before using reserved entry to explore the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on your own.

“Our guide Dre is very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”

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