Cycling is a great way to familiarize yourself with the heart of Washington, D.C. Bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall from Union Station to the Lincoln Memorial. See the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, the war memorials, and more.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy an easy 7-mile bike tour of the nation’s capital
Cycle along the National Mall
See the many museums that make up the Smithsonian
Ride by the Washington Monument and the war memorials

Full description

Take a guided 3-hour bike tour in Washington, D.C. to see all the city’s important sights and landmarks. The tour route includes Capitol Hill and the National Mall, Union Station, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. Along the way you’ll see the Smithsonian museums, the Washington Monument, and the war memorials. You’ll learn about the city's history and current events from your guide as you cycle past the major monuments and memorials. You'll also get some practical touring tips for later use! Take in the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, the White House, the World War II Memorial, and many more important sights. This cycling tour is rated as easy and covers approximately 7 miles on level terrain.

Includes

Bike rental
3-hour tour
Professional guide
Helmet

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Head to 998 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA, on the corner of Maine Avenue and Blair Alley SW.

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops

Know before you go

Helmets are mandatory for all participants
Trailer carriages, trailer tandems, and baby seats for young children are available to rent
Tours may be canceled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions. If the local partner is unable to reschedule the tour, they will issue a full credit or refund

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5

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A pleasant trip with a knowledgeable guide.

I enjoyed this three hour trip with our guide Cameron who was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw some very interesting sights. I found it a bit too slow and would have preferred a slightly faster pace or to have seen more but in all fairness there was a nine year old girl in our group of three. She was a competent cyclist. The bikes were good Trek bikes and well maintained and the helmets were good quality. I would recommend this company and bike ride. Washington DC is a lovely city! Thank you.

June 6, 2019

Lots of fun and a great way to explore the National Mall

This tour offers a quick but good overview of the sights around the National Mall (walking approx. 11 km). Those who wish to explore buildings, museums or monuments in more detail can do so on their own later. Well organized and the bikes are ok (good up-keep, various sizes and tandem/child cart options available). I recommend this tour for anyone in the area.

August 3, 2011

Fun and informative but not enough time at the Monuments

This was a good tour. The guides were knowledgeable and very friendly. We went on the 7 mile Capitol tour. It was a good overview, but I was hoping for more time at the monuments. We did not get to get off bikes to look at any of them except for the Lincoln Memorial. If I had to do it again, I would probably just do the Monuments tour. We already had the Capitol and the museums on our to visit list, but we were using this as our monument tour and it wasn't quite enough. A bike is a great way to get around. We were there the weekend of the fourth so it was pretty crowded, but even my nine year old was able to get around on the sidewalks and make the ride. Washington DC is a pretty city and a bike is a great way to see it.

July 11, 2011

Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

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A pleasant trip with a knowledgeable guide.

Lots of fun and a great way to explore the National Mall

Fun and informative but not enough time at the Monuments

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