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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC
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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites like the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the vibrant U Street corridor, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the MLK Memorial, plus much more.
- Learn about African-American history and culture in Washington DC
- See top sights like the MLK Memorial and the White House
- Reserved entry to the National Museum of African American History & Culture
- A small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
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What's Included
Bottled water
Live commentary on board
Tour escort/host
Air-conditioned vehicle
Reserved Entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
US Navy Memorial Plaza , 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
National Museum of African American History and Culture , 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
10:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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.
- Safety Measures For The National Museum of African American History and Culture: beginning January 22, 2022, all visitors to the Cafe who are 12 and older must show proof of having had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY USA Guided Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Traveler Tips
- "There was no reserved entry to the museum at this time of year, so perhaps the company should revise the title of the tour." See review
- "This was the best history and city tour I have experienced in DC, It was worth the cost." See review
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Amazing!!!
Kristen_W
, Jul 2022
Rip off
gordon_s
, Jul 2022
This was a great tour!...
Nicole_B
, Jul 2022
Amazing
Nicole_O
, Jun 2022
Great stories from Mr. Map and great driving by Jos!
LESLIE_M
, Jun 2022
Mr.Map was Great
Onyxia_J
, Jun 2022
Awesome
Cheryl_P
, Jun 2022
A black American experience
Arie_L
, Jun 2022
The tour guide was...
Beverly_j
, Jun 2022
Exciting; had hoped to...
Keith_J
, Jun 2022
Greatness
Monica_P
, Jun 2022
Great DC experience
Catherine_F
, Jun 2022
Dre was a great guide. So knowledgeable. My friends and I loved the way he could just spew out the information. He took us to so many spots on DC that we would not have found on our own or even know to look for.
We learned so much new stuff on this tour and it was worth every penny.
The air conditioned bus: a nice addition because the outside temp was 90 degrees!
Best Tour Guide Ever
Jackie_H
, Jun 2022
More About the Contributions of African Americans in US History
Dr_D
, Jun 2022
Dre was a great tour guide for us.
The tour was informative and inspiring. It was fast pace too. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the contribution of African Americans in the United States.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Tour
Shirley_P
, Jun 2022
Your tour guide Dre was extremely knowledge compassion patient and detail
My group really enjoyed the tour
Tour Experience…
Joseph_R
, Jun 2022
The tour ended at the African-American museum, not where it started at the Naval Plaza… This was a bad plan since we had to figure out to return to our vehicle… On a positive note, the Tour Guide was very informative…
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Enjoyable and educational tour of DC
Carol_W
, Jun 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of the city. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture is absolute fantastic! A must see for everyone! Powerful and rich with American History.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Appreciated the extensive...
Sherri_M
, Jun 2022
Appreciated the extensive knowledge of the tour guide. He was very insightful and entertaining. There was just the right amount of rest stops and opportunities to exit the bus.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Best tour ever
Marcella_C
, Jun 2022
Full with lots of interesting information..
Mr.Map was very knowledgeable in the area. Don't hesitate book your tour!!
Response from Host , Jun 2022
1 traveler found this review helpful
Enlightening Tour
Julie_D
, Jun 2022
Lots on this tour to learn about history of African Americans in DC. Mr. Map is a terrific guide, especially as a DC native. His family’s history of struggles, triumphs and shenanigans added a lot. Wish there was less focus on history of buildings as such and more on history of people, culture, movements, etc. The tour included that, just wish the balance was shifted more towards later (hence 4 stars). The African American History Museum was world class. Loved the extensive exhibits on music and sports. Overall, the tour is worth the time and money.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
1 traveler found this review helpful
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