Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour
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- E-Ticket
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- Group Tour
- Live Guide
- 3 hr
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 Sites Bike Tour visits the most popular sites of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Union Station, the Capitol, and more. Plus, get the latest information on Smithsonian exhibits, special events, and other local insider tips from your safety-conscious and entertaining guide.
Itinerary Details
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Stop At: Bike and Roll DC
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time to be fitted on your bike and meet your group. Your guide will provide some safety tips and let you know what to expect during your tour experience.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: L'Enfant Plaza
We'll cycle through L'Enfant Plaza en route to our first stop.
Stop At: National Mall
Our tour will focus on stops on and around the National Mall, America's "front yard".
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: 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
Pass By: Hirshorn Museum of Art
Cycle past this unique round museum - we recommend you visit during your stay in DC!
Pass By: National Air and Space Museum
Ride past one of the most visited museums in the world. Stop by and explore after your tour!
Stop At: 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
Stop At: Union Station
We'll stop across from Union Station, the grand "gateway to the Capital". Please note, we'll admire Union Station from the outside; we do not enter.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 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
Pass By: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress sits just east of the Capitol Building.
Pass By: Supreme Court
From the east side of the Capitol, you'll see the Supreme Court.
Pass By: National Museum of the American Indian
Cycle past the National Museum of the American Indian.
Pass By: National Museum of American History
Cycle past the museum that holds the original Star Spangled Banner. Make sure to visit while you are in DC!
Pass By:
Ride past Natural History - we recommend going to see the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond!
Pass By: National Museum of African American History and Culture
DC's newest Smithsonian museum is a site to behold and not to be missed. Make sure to reserve your ticket in advance of your visit.
Stop At: 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
Stop At: 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
Pass By: Lockkeeper's House
Fun fact! Constitution Ave used to be a canal! See where the lock keeper and his (large!) family lived.
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop and hear about the design of one of DC's most visited memorials, dedicated to those who gave their life for us in Vietnam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Memorial
Stop and climb the steps to see Honest Abe sitting atop his memorial. Your guide will tell you the stories behind this iconic memorial that sits at the very western side of the National Mall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial
If you visit this memorial on your own, you may miss much of the significance hidden within the design which memorializes "the Forgotten War".
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 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
Stop At:
Return back to our shop at the end of the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bike and Roll DC
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time to be fitted on your bike and meet your group. Your guide will provide some safety tips and let you know what to expect during your tour experience.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: L'Enfant Plaza
We'll cycle through L'Enfant Plaza en route to our first stop.
Stop At: National Mall
Our tour will focus on stops on and around the National Mall, America's "front yard".
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: 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
Pass By: Hirshorn Museum of Art
Cycle past this unique round museum - we recommend you visit during your stay in DC!
Pass By: National Air and Space Museum
Ride past one of the most visited museums in the world. Stop by and explore after your tour!
Stop At: 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
Stop At: Union Station
We'll stop across from Union Station, the grand "gateway to the Capital". Please note, we'll admire Union Station from the outside; we do not enter.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 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
Pass By: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress sits just east of the Capitol Building.
Pass By: Supreme Court
From the east side of the Capitol, you'll see the Supreme Court.
Pass By: National Museum of the American Indian
Cycle past the National Museum of the American Indian.
Pass By: National Museum of American History
Cycle past the museum that holds the original Star Spangled Banner. Make sure to visit while you are in DC!
Pass By:
Ride past Natural History - we recommend going to see the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond!
Pass By: National Museum of African American History and Culture
DC's newest Smithsonian museum is a site to behold and not to be missed. Make sure to reserve your ticket in advance of your visit.
Stop At: 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
Stop At: 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
Pass By: Lockkeeper's House
Fun fact! Constitution Ave used to be a canal! See where the lock keeper and his (large!) family lived.
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop and hear about the design of one of DC's most visited memorials, dedicated to those who gave their life for us in Vietnam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Memorial
Stop and climb the steps to see Honest Abe sitting atop his memorial. Your guide will tell you the stories behind this iconic memorial that sits at the very western side of the National Mall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial
If you visit this memorial on your own, you may miss much of the significance hidden within the design which memorializes "the Forgotten War".
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 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
Stop At:
Return back to our shop at the end of the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
