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Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United States, District of Columbia, Washington DC
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  • 3 hours
  • Washington DC
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See Washington DC's historical monuments and memorials up close and personal on a 3-hour bike tour with an informative guide. Cruise around the National Mall and the Tidal Basin to see some of the most famous sights, and take breaks to walk around and explore attractions like the Lincoln Memorial.

Our Monuments tour does cross streets but there is no street riding making it the perfect option for families and those who may not have ridden a bike in an urban environment.

On a bike, you're able to see so much more than on foot or on a bus! If you've never taken a city city tour before, DC is a perfect city to give it a try. We know that once you've toured by bike, it will be the first thing you look for on your next trip to another city!

Please note that the "what to expect section" provides a sample itinerary and you may tour in a slightly different order based on what may be going on in this busy city on the day of your tour.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia

Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time to check-in and be fitted on your bike. You'll meet your guide and go over a few safety rules and learn what to expect during your tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242

Arrive at the Jefferson Memorial and hear a few facts about one of the most impressive monuments in DC. You'll have a chance to walk up the steps and check out Jefferson's bronze statue and enjoy the views across the Tidal Basin.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20242

As we respect our memorials, we don't ride through the FDR Memorial, so you'll dismount and walk your bike through the impressive four "rooms" that represent the terms FDR served our country as president. There are some unique photo opportunities inside. And make sure that you stop to rub Fala's ears for good luck!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024

Again, we don't ride inside the memorials, so you'll stop just outside and hear from your guide before taking a few minutes to walk into the MLK memorial through the "Mountain of Despair" to the Martin Luther King memorialized in the "Stone of Hope".

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Like many of the memorials in DC, the Korean War Veterans Memorial holds many secrets of symbolism that you may never know if you visited on your own. Your guide will share a few facts that will just add to your awe of this impressive memorial. Remember: "Freedom Isn't Free".

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Some people say that a trip to Washington, DC isn't complete unless you see Honest Abe sitting in his place of honor overlooking the National Mall. Are Lincoln's hands are making sign language symbols of his initials "A" and "L"? See for yourself when you climb the steps up to the top after your guide shares some insight into the design of one of our most storied memorials.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

You'll stop just outside the Vietnam Wall to learn about the design and thought behind this impressive tribute to a conflict that holds such a personal connection for so many of our guests. Some of the stories that our guides share will bring a tear to your eye.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Vietnam Women's Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20007

The Vietnam Women's Memorial is dedicated to the women who served, most of whom were nurses.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636

One of the newer memorials in DC pays tribute to those who served in World War II. Your guide will share some insight on the design and history before providing a few minutes to explore. You may even be able to see the only "authorized" graffiti on a DC memorial.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560

Have you ever noticed that the Washington Monument is actually two different colors? You'll learn why on your tour...along with several other fun facts about this iconic memorial to the United States first president. (Note: we do not go into the Monument)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Unlimited Biking Washington DC, 998 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Finish your back where you started at L'Enfant Plaza. Your guide will wrap up your tour and be happy to provide a few tips for the rest of your visit to our Nation's Capital.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Comfort bike rental
  • Helmet
  • Equipment for kids of all sizes and ages

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 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.
  • Tour may be canceled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Trailer carriages and tag-a-longs are available for children not old enough or comfortable on their own bikes. For safety, these can't be attached to electric bikes.
  • To ride in a trailer carriage, children must be 12 months and able to hold up their heads and wear a helmet
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • We reserve the right to outfit youth riders on equipment appropriate for their size and safety. If any of your riders are 4'4" or shorter, please make sure you've spoken to us once you've booked.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Late arriving participants risk forfeiture of their seats. Instead, guests may be offered a rental bike and/or rescheduled based on availability. Rescheduling fee may apply.
  • This tour covers approximately five miles of rider over three hours. It is appropriate for the casual exerciser.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

998 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Krista_P

13 Apr, 2024

Joe was incredible !! He was so knowledgeable and fun and knew all the good spots on DC. Well worth the money!! Great experience. Thank you Joe!!

Richard_C

12 Apr, 2024

Great bike tour! Our guide David was excellent, knowledgable and entertaining and kept everyone safe. 2 of our bikes were solid- one a bit noisy but worked okay. Highly recommend the tour. Fantastic way to see all the major monuments at once and get a good historical perspective too! Ride is flat and easy so as long as you’re comfortable on a bike you’ll have fun.

Jacqueline_C

11 Apr, 2024

This was the best way to view the memorials and monuments! So much better than walking through them all. The guide was very knowledgeable and we loved the small tidbits of previously unknown facts about the memorials.

Shirley_Y

09 Apr, 2024

Biking to see most of the DC monuments is the way to go. The monuments are far enough apart that walking to each one of them takes a lot of time and many steps, so seeing them by bicycle is a no-brainer. The ride is pretty flat, so it's easy. I wouldn't recommend this to kids younger than 10 unless they are experienced bicycle riders and can keep up with adults. Our tour guide was pretty good. My only criticism is that we skipped 2 important monuments (Korea War Memorial and Vietnam War Memorial) due to lack of time.

Doug_P

09 Apr, 2024

The area to meet is at the Wharf, so there’s a lot to do if you get there early or need food after. Check in was a snap. It’s in a bike shop with a bike shop vibe, so you’ll probably be welcomed with a “dude” not a “sir” but… it’s a bike tour! The bikes were well maintained and comfortable. Helmets were clean (nothing sticky or nasty on them) The route was almost entirely flat, (out of 7 gears I used 2) so it made the trip very casual and easy. Our guide, DAVID was great! Our tour was during the 2024 eclipse. David took the time to stop and let everyone look at the eclipse several times during the ride. Because our tour was during the eclipse, the crowds of people were substantial. David was able to politely clear the way for us. When coming up on slower parties, he’d ring his bell, announce “passing on your left, and when he had their attention, he’d say “there’s 9 more bikes coming behind me.” He got the group across all intersections safely and quickly. DAVID was also a font of DC knowledge. He provided context and commentary for each stop, encouraged questions and was patient with the couple of younger riders in the group. He also gave us a great tip about getting to the top of the old post office bell tower housed in the Waldorf Astoria hotel for a unique 360° view of the city. It was a great tour, definitely one of the highlights of our 5 day visit to DC. Don’t miss this one, it’s worth it!

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The perfect spring family activity in DC!

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Trailers and tag-alongs for kids

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Great for all

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Best tour option - beats walking and bus tours!

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3 hour bike tour - fun time !

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Monument tour of DC

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great experience

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Great job

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Fun bike tour!

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A must do if you’re on a short trip to DC. Well worth it.

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Would do it again

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Fantastic time with Kirby, def recommend him!

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Customer service

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Do it!

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Great Way to see the Mall

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Great Tour!

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Amazing

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Biking around the city...

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Biking in DC

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Fab Wash DC monument bike tour!!!

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Brilliant, well organised tour

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Cycle the sights!

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Great time in Washington!!

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Must do

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