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Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10

ExcellentTop 1% in Washington DC

316 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Trace African American history across Washington, DC, then explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture with reserved entry.

About this tour

Follow the landmarks and stories of African American history on a Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour, from the Lincoln Memorial to the historic U Street corridor. With a guide connecting the sites to the civil rights struggle, the city’s monuments become part of a wider story of activism, culture, and change.

Travel by air-conditioned bus to places including the Emancipation Statue, Lincoln Park, Howard University, and the African American Civil War Memorial. See the home of Frederick Douglass, pass through Le Droit Park and Shaw, and hear about U Street’s “Black Broadway.” At the Lincoln Memorial, take in the setting where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. The route also features downtown landmarks such as Freedom Plaza and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

The Washington, DC African American History Bus Tour ends with reserved entry to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, where you can explore its exhibits at your own pace. Join the tour to connect the city’s history with the places that shaped it.

Highlights

  • Trace civil rights history at landmarks across Washington, DC
  • Stand at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech
  • Explore Howard University and historic Black Broadway along U Street
  • See the African American Civil War Memorial and other significant sites
  • Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture with reserved entry

What's included

Included

  • Guided bus tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Reserved-entry ticket to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off, unless a private option is selected

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Important information

  • Timed-entry passes to the National Museum of African American History and Culture are included
  • Meet at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW or the US Navy Memorial Plaza at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; confirm your meeting point before departure
  • This is not an official Smithsonian tour; the supplier’s services and perspective are independent of and may not represent the Smithsonian’s views

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.84 from 316 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.3. Top 1% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 1% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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