African American Tour and National Museum of African American History & Culture
Supplied by: National Museum of African American History and Culture
Explore African American history with a morning tour of Washington D.C
Highlights
- Discover the contributions of African American people with a guided morning bus tour of Washington D.C. at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (free to enter) Explore African American history, from the arrival of slaves at Jamestown in the 17th century to the freedom fighters of the 1950s and 1960s Stop at iconic landmarks including the White House, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the African American Civil War Memorial and more
What's included
- 3.5-hour tour on African American history on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
- See sites such as Howard University, Mary McLeod Bethune statue at Lincoln Park, LeDroit Park, U Street, National Council of Negro Women, Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, Martin Luther King Memorial, Metropolitan AME Church, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, and Lincoln Memorial
- Live tour guide narrative in English & amazing photo opportunities
- Reserved entry to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a self-guided visit
- Gratuities (optional)
Overview
Delve into the history of African Americans in Washington D.C. with this all-encompassing bus tour of the nation's capital, lead by a professional guide. Note, museum admission is free and this ticket is specifically for a guided bus tour.
On your bus tour, which starts at the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza, you'll visit historic locations and see the community of Capitol Hill, as well as Howard University, Freedom Plaza, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Your guide will narrate heroic stories of prominent figures in the African American community, including MLK, Mary McLeod Bethune, among several others.
Your experience concludes with free entry and a self-guided tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the rich and complex stories of African American people are celebrated.
Know before you go
There is no baggage/stroller storage area on the bus
. The tour ends at the museum; guest are permitted to stay at museum at their discretion and are to find their way back to original location
Cancellation policy
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