Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Washington DC, USA

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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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Washington DC
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.
2. Jefferson Memorial
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.
3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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!
4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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".
5. Korean War Veterans Memorial
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".
6. Lincoln Memorial
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.
7. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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.
8. Vietnam Women's Memorial
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is dedicated to the women who served, most of whom were nurses.
9. National World War II Memorial
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.
10. Washington Monument
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)
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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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

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Posted By : Nicole_R
Awesome tour guide Greg was very knowledgeable and great with kids. We had a great time learning and touring all the monuments.

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Posted On : 2024-06-12 09:12:45

Posted By : Guillermo_A
Great way to sightsee the Mall area of DC. My kids love it and enjoyed the bike ride. I would recommend to all families interested in a fast/fun visit if the Mall area
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 08:33:39

Posted By : Joseph_S
Our tour guide was awesome ! Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Highly recommended. I plan on doing this tour again next year
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 19:21:42

Posted By : Robert_C
Loved seeing the monuments and an easy bike ride! Good group as well. Had a great time. Would do it again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 11:01:16

Posted By : Paula_V
On days that reserved tours will most likely be impacted by rain, an idea would be to offer an inexpensive rain poncho to riders that can then be returned. There should be a firm plan in place when tours encounter inclement weather and there was none—no option for partial refund, no pick up sight, etc. Instead riders were told to ride back alone.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 20:24:55

Posted By : Cosmopolitan800573
Joe - our guide - was amazing. He was patient, knowledgeable and caring to ensure our safety.
The eBikes are worth it as DC can be a humid mess (and it was). Bring water or Gatorade but beware that unfortunately for a full 3 hrs, there will very few chances to find/use restrooms.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 10:19:09

Posted By : Clark_B
We loved getting to be on bikes and outside to see the memorials. It was fun to be active and we had an excellent guide.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 12:53:07

Posted By : Dream61310118637
Loved this bike tour!! We stopped at amazing monuments and the tour guide was very informative but brief and let us explore ourselves and did not talk forever which was great. The bikes were clean and worked great! We did the night tour and there were flashlights on the bike. If you are in DC definitely do this!
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 10:04:40

Posted By : Lindsay_K
We loved the bike tour. Our guide Wally was awesome. Our kids range in age from
10-15 and they really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this for families who want to see it all!
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 13:19:44

Posted By : karenrF6945OC
Following our very knowledgeable guide, Joe, was so pleasant and informative. He made several stops along the way to talk about the sights and monuments. Best way to see all the monuments. No worries about distance since we are on bikes and Joe knows the way.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 09:27:25