Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour
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- E-Ticket
- 2 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 White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, 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
Operated by: Unlimited Biking formerly Bike and Roll DC
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
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: 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
Stop At: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress sits just east of the Capitol Building.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court
From the east side of the Capitol, you'll see the Supreme Court.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Ride past Natural History - we recommend going to see the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond!
Duration: 10 minutes
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
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: Washington DC
Explore Washington DC and take lots of photos!
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At:
Visit this new memorial and learn about the infamous Dwight Eisenhower!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
An American military officer who became the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant has a memorial where his body is laid to rest.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The National Archives Museum
The museum of records is an independent agency of the US government that holds over 13.28 billion pages of textual records!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: FBI Headquarters
Visit the FBI Headquarters, home to one of the most important organizations in the United States. Stop and learn about some of the things that they do!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Blair House
The Blair House is the president's guest house - maintained by the US Department of State, and maintains an important role in history, hosting important figures from all over the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
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
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: 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
Stop At: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress sits just east of the Capitol Building.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court
From the east side of the Capitol, you'll see the Supreme Court.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Ride past Natural History - we recommend going to see the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond!
Duration: 10 minutes
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
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: Washington DC
Explore Washington DC and take lots of photos!
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At:
Visit this new memorial and learn about the infamous Dwight Eisenhower!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
An American military officer who became the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant has a memorial where his body is laid to rest.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The National Archives Museum
The museum of records is an independent agency of the US government that holds over 13.28 billion pages of textual records!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: FBI Headquarters
Visit the FBI Headquarters, home to one of the most important organizations in the United States. Stop and learn about some of the things that they do!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Blair House
The Blair House is the president's guest house - maintained by the US Department of State, and maintains an important role in history, hosting important figures from all over the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
