Washington DC African American Heritage Tour 2 hr

Explore the stories behind Washington, DC’s most significant African American landmarks on a focused two-hour journey through the nation’s capital. This Washington DC African American Heritage Tour connects the history of slavery and emancipation with the Civil War, Reconstruction, African American education and culture, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

Ride in a mini bus as your guide brings the city’s past into focus. See the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Lincoln Memorial, and pass the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and other notable sites. Selected opportunities to step off let you explore and take photographs along the way. The compact itinerary offers a meaningful alternative to a full day of sightseeing, with guided narration centered on African American heritage rather than general city highlights.

Meet outside the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel on New Jersey Avenue and discover the people and events that shaped the capital. Book the Washington DC African American Heritage Tour for a concise, thoughtful look at history in the places where it unfolded.