Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

4.6 / 5

18 Reviews

Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

4.6

18 Reviews

From US$ 46 per person

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.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
COVID-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Small group
Limited to 10 participants
Mobile ticketing
Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 3 hours
Starting time 10:30 AM
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English

Experience

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
  • Customers are required to bring and wear masks

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Meeting point

Your tour begins and ends at L'Enfant Plaza on the National Mall. How to get there: Taxi/cab: 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW, North Building, Suite 905, Washington, DC 20024 Metro: Take Green, Yellow, Orange or Blue line to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station. Follow signs for “L’Enfant Plaza” exit; above the exit, you will see large circular artwork of a dog wearing a spacesuit. At the top of the escalator, turn right (you will see a Starbucks) and exit to the outside. Walk towards the square brown Metro pole ahead and turn right and go up the stairs. At the top of the stairs, turn right and walk towards the Plaza. Bike and Roll DC is the first storefront in the first building on the right.

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Important information

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

4.6 / 5

based on 18 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5.0 / 5
  • Transportation
    5.0 / 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.

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June 6, 2019

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Reviewed by Anne – United Kingdom

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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.

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August 3, 2011

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Reviewed by Robert – Italy

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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.

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July 11, 2011

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Reviewed by Wendy – United States

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