Washington Trip Overview
This Segway tour is an overview of the National Mall and covers the Capitol Building, the south side of the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, some fun off-the-Mall spots, and a ride down Pennsylvania Avenue. Public tour participants are divided into groups of eight (8) or fewer riders, with multiple groups departing during each tour time slot
Must be 16+ as required by DC law.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Segway Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
This Segway tour is an overview of the National Mall and covers the Capitol Building, the south side of the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, some fun off-the-Mall spots, and a ride down Pennsylvania Avenue. Public tour participants are divided into groups of eight (8) or fewer riders, with multiple groups departing during each tour time slot
Must be 16+ as required by DC law.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to check-in and sign a waiver. We’ll start with a bit of training to introduce you to the joy of riding a Segway. Your guide will provide one on one training before letting you test ride for a bit before setting out on tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0008
Stop outside of “The Castle”, the original Smithsonian Building and learn about the founder, John Smithson. Find out why he donated his estate to the United States although he’d never stepped foot on American soil during his life… (We will not enter The Castle)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565
We’ll spend much of the tour riding along the National Mall where your guide will point out Smithsonian Museums and orient you with “America’s Front Yard”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th St & Independence Ave. SW Smithsonian Institutions, Washington DC, DC 20560
Pass by the Hirschhorn Museum
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, DC 20560
Ride by Natural History. Plan to pop in during your DC stay to see the Hope Diamond!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560
This museum is one of the world’s most visited! Stop in while you’re in DC to find out why!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Ride between the East and West buildings. Which would you rather see? Classic art or Modern art? Your guide can point you in the right direction!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, U.S. Capitol Grounds West, Washington DC, DC
Take a short break here (we don’t want you to get “Segleg”!) and learn about the famed Civil War general.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Stop outside the US Capitol Building and learn about the design and function of the site where members of the House and Senate convene. Do you know who sits atop the Capitol? What does it mean when the flags are flying? (We will not go into the Capitol)
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: United States Botanic Garden, 100 Mayland Avenue SW, Washington DC, DC 20001
The Botanic Garden maintains a fabulous collection of nearly 26,000 plants.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Embassy of Canada to the United States, 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Learn why our neighbor to the north has their embassy on famed Pennsylvania Avenue and not along “Embassy Row”.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-2114
See the newspapers from various states and countries, which are updated and posted every single day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The National Archives Museum, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20408-0001
Glide past the building that holds America’s most important documents.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20535-0001
As you Segway down the middle of Pennsylvania Ave (in a protected bike lane!) , you’ll pass by the FBI Headquarters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
See the home of the president from the south side (did you know that there is no “front” and no “back”? (We will not go into the The White House)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Learn about the controversial design and some of the symbolism behind one of the most solemn memorials in DC. If you shed a tear while your guide is sharing information, you’ll be in good company. It’s difficult not to get emotional during this stop.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
Your guide will tell you all about the memorial dedicated to our first President before you climb the steps to see Abe sitting atop and take in the sweeping views of the entire National Mall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
If you visit without a guide, you’ll likely miss much of the symbolism hidden behind the memorial dedicated to “the Forgotten War”.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave. SW Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Your guide will share the stories behind the pillars, the gold stars, and the two pavilions of this memorial dedicated to those who fought in the second World War.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW Near 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
Did you notice that the Washington Monument is two different colors? You’ll learn the story behind this fact, among others, during this stop. (We do not go into the Monument)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0007
DC’s newest Smithsonian is a site to behold. We highly recommend a visit; be sure to reserve your tickets in advance.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of American History, 1400 Constitution Ave NW Between 12th and 14th Street, Washington DC, DC 20560
Make sure to go see the original Star Spangled Banner and Julia Child’s kitchen!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Unlimited Biking, 998 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Glad back to our shop to end your tour. We hope you had a blast!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Explore Washington DC, learn about the history and take photos!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
