Washington Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565
Our tour will focus on stops on and around the National Mall, America’s “front yard”.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0008
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, Constitution Ave NW 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
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, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
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, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
The Library of Congress sits just east of the Capitol Building.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003
From the east side of the Capitol, you’ll see the Supreme Court.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Ride past Natural History – we recommend going to see the Hall of Gems and the Hope Diamond!
Duration: 10 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 colors? Your guide will tell you why…and more! (We do not go into the Monument)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
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, 1750 Independence Ave. SW Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
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: Unlimited Biking, 998 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Return back to our shop at the end of the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Explore Washington DC and take lots of photos!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 540 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Visit this new memorial and learn about the infamous Dwight Eisenhower!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, U.S. Capitol Grounds West, Washington DC, DC
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, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20408-0001
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, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20535-0001
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, 1651 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20503-0005
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
