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Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

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Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

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From $46.00

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3 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Washington DC is full of historical sites and while it’s easy to explore on foot or by bus, this 2-wheel tour option gives travelers access to some of the city’s most popular landmarks. Check out the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Supreme Court and the Capitol on this Capital Sites Bike Tour. Your friendly guide shares plenty of history, facts, and city knowledge on this easy bike ride through the nation’s capital.

Washington DC capital sites bike tour
Sites include the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Supreme Court, and the Capitol
Learn the history, interesting facts, and a love for the city on an easy bike ride
Get the latest information on Smithsonian exhibits, special events, and other local insider tips

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What's Included

Fully guided three-hour bike tour

Comfort rental

Helmet

Snack and bottled water

Equipment for kids of all sizes and ages

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

Food and beverages, unless specified

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Bike and Roll DC, 955 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest Outside on Upper Level (use, on your map or GPS, 470 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Departure Time

10:30 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Enjoy all of the city highlights on this Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour. Find the perfect fit bike for your capital ride and listen to your local guide share history, insight and information about the city’s most popular destinations.

Get an up-close look at some of D.C.’s famous sites, like the National Mall, White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol. Your guide shares insider tips about special events and new exhibits as your tour the town on two wheels. This city highlights afternoon adventure is perfect for all levels of riders.

Itinerary

Stop At:

Bike and Roll DC

Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time to be fitted on your bike and meet your group. Your guide will provide some safety tips and let you know what to expect during your tour experience.

Duration: 20 minutes

Admission Ticket Included

Pass By:

L'Enfant Plaza

We'll cycle through L'Enfant Plaza en route to our first stop.

Stop At:

National Mall

Our tour will focus on stops on and around the National Mall, America's "front yard".

Duration: 3 hours

Admission Ticket Included

Stop At:

Smithsonian Institution Building

Stop outside of the original Smithsonian, known as "The Castle" and here some interesting facts about the founder of DC's renowned museum institution. (We do not go into The Castle)

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Not Included

Pass By:

Hirshorn Museum of Art

Cycle past this unique round museum - we recommend you visit during your stay in DC!

Pass By:

National Air and Space Museum

Ride past one of the most visited museums in the world. Stop by and explore after your tour!

Stop At:

National Gallery of Art

We'll pass between the East and West side of the National Gallery and see the mini glass pyramids erected by the same designer as the Louvre. (We do not go into the museum)

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At:

Union Station

We'll stop across from Union Station, the grand "gateway to the Capital". Please note, we'll admire Union Station from the outside; we do not enter.

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At:

U.S. Capitol

Cycle up and around to the east side of the Captiol Building. Learn a bit about the place where the House and the Senate convene. It's a site to behold! This is a great opportunity for a photo! (We do not go into the Capitol)

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Not Included

Pass By:

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress sits just east of the Capitol Building.

Pass By:

Supreme Court

From the east side of the Capitol, you'll see the Supreme Court.

Pass By:

National Museum of the American Indian

Cycle past the National Museum of the American Indian.

Pass By:

National Museum of American History

Cycle past the museum that holds the original Star Spangled Banner. Make sure to visit while you are in DC!

Pass By:

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Ride past Natural History - we recommend going to see the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond!

Pass By:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

DC's newest Smithsonian museum is a site to behold and not to be missed. Make sure to reserve your ticket in advance of your visit.

Stop At:

Washington Monument

Did you notice that the Washington Monument is two colors? Your guide will tell you why...and more! (We do not go into the Monument)

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At:

White House

We view the White House from the south side. Did you know that there is no "front" or "back"? Your guide will tell you about some of the renovations that various Presidents' made during their terms of service. (Note - we will not enter The White House)

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Not Included

Pass By:

Lockkeeper's House

Fun fact! Constitution Ave used to be a canal! See where the lock keeper and his (large!) family lived.

Stop At:

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Stop and hear about the design of one of DC's most visited memorials, dedicated to those who gave their life for us in Vietnam.

Duration: 10 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At:

Lincoln Memorial

Stop and climb the steps to see Honest Abe sitting atop his memorial. Your guide will tell you the stories behind this iconic memorial that sits at the very western side of the National Mall.

Duration: 10 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At:

Korean War Veterans Memorial

If you visit this memorial on your own, you may miss much of the significance hidden within the design which memorializes "the Forgotten War".

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At:

National World War II Memorial

There is symbolism in all of the prominent features of the World War II Memorial. Learn about the significance of the pillars, the stars, and the Pavilions. Ask you guide to point out the only "graffiti" on any memorial on the National Mall.

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At:

Bike and Roll DC

Return back to our shop at the end of the tour.

Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tours begin on time, your tour check-in time is important. You must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour departure time. We can not guarantee we can accommodate late customers. Please OPEN your voucher and read directions, you may need extra time to find us if you are traveling during rush hour or on metro train on a weekend.
Tours may be canceled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions
Trailer carriages and trailer tandems are available for children not old enough or comfortable on their own bike.
To ride in a trailer carriage, the child needs to be able to hold up their head up and wear a helmet.
Please note that due to security at our location, we are unable to hold luggage while you are on tour.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
OPERATED BY Bike and Roll DC

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date 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 maximum group size during Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour?

A:

This activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

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Yeah... I could of just rented bikes for my family. But, this was so much better.

Ertwyn_H

, Nov 2020

Our tour guide was awesome, she was able to keep the trip entertaining and fun!!! This being our first family visit to Washington DC we had no idea what to expect and were so glad we made this choice.

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Awesome!!!!

Ashley_S

, Jul 2020

Josh , our tour leader was an excellent tour guide and a wealth of information of all things Washington DC. We hit all the major sites and memorials near the National Mall.

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Great easy ride through DC. Lots of...

Timothy D

, Jun 2018

Great easy ride through DC. Lots of fun! Departure spot was a bit challenging to find, but staff was super helpful.

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This was a great tour! We learned a...

Nancy M

, Nov 2017

This was a great tour! We learned a lot about the sights in DC. We bypassed all the traffic. This was way better than walking because you could cover more ground. The guide shared quite a bit of history and information. Very enjoyable!

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Really enjoyed this tour ,felt...

Michelle S

, Sep 2017

Really enjoyed this tour ,felt extremely safe on the roads in Washington and our tour guide was very knowledgeable.

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This was my first trip to DC. It...

Ryan H

, Aug 2017

This was my first trip to DC. It was a great way to get a good idea of what to see in a short period of time. Lots to see and do. Great tour.

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We really enjoyed our time on this...

Ken A

, Aug 2017

We really enjoyed our time on this tour. Our guide was fantastic! We had done other tours and thought about canceling this one and are so glad we didn't. Each tour has its own twist and tidbits that are shared we learned something new each time. It was an excellent way to see the area.

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The tour was the right length and...

Erin P

, Aug 2017

The tour was the right length and Jay was extremely informative I lived here several years and explored everywhere, but I learned new things on the tour. There was one thing I missed from previous years. I took this tour two years ago and we were allowed to ride on the sidewalks down Pennsylvania Avenue, and we could stop at the FBI Building and learn about the building's construction and flags, at the Newseum and take a picture of the Berlin Wall piece through the window, and at Navy Memorial and the Japanese Internment Camp memorial. Now, however, bikes go down the bike lane in the center of Pennsylvania Avenue and you miss those sites. That is something that the bike tour can't help, so if you get the chance on your own, go see those sites.

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We really enjoyed this tour. It...

Victoria

, Jun 2017

We really enjoyed this tour. It covered all the promised sites with an informative commentary.

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This tour was perfect! My friends...

Cody H

, Dec 2016

This tour was perfect! My friends and I went in October 2016 and we loved it. Definitely the best way to learn/see most of the iconic places in Washington.

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