Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

4.6

based on 198 reviews

| District of Columbia, United States

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Features

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Fully guided two hour bike tour
Use of Bicycle
Helmet (Mandatory)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and beverages, unless specified

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Please note: the itinerary is subject to change based on traffic and other factors. The itinerary does not account for travel time.
Remaining time is allotted for travel

Make the most of your visit to Washington with this comprehensive Capital Sites guided bike tour. Bikes come in all sizes and you will be fit for your height. Learn the fascinating history behind the city's monuments, museums, and other sites from the seat of a comfortable bike.

The Capital...

Duration 2 Hours
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
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
2
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

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

Library of Congress

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

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Supreme Court

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

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Constitution Avenue Northwest

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

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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

The 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

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•
No Admission Ticket Required

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Visit this new memorial and learn about the infamous Dwight Eisenhower!

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

An American military officer who became the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant has a memorial where his body is laid to rest.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The National Archives Museum

The museum of records is an independent agency of the US government that holds over 13.28 billion pages of textual records!

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

FBI Headquarters

Visit the FBI Headquarters, home to one of the most important organizations in the United States. Stop and learn about some of the things that they do!