The 5 Washington DC Bike Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Our pick

Ride about four flat miles from 801 D Street NW to the Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, MLK, World War II, and Washington Monument sites. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and history while you stop for photos and short walks. Cannondale bikes, helmets, toddler trailers, and tag-a-longs are available.

“The bike tour was excellent and I would recommend as a great fun way of seeing the Washington monuments. Claire our guide was very nice and knowledgeable and the route was nice and flat which of course helps. Really good experience.”

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2.Monuments by Night Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 254 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Cycle from 801 D Street NW through the National Mall and around the Tidal Basin with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at the Jefferson, FDR, MLK, Korean War, Lincoln, Vietnam, Washington, and White House sites. The ride is mostly flat, helmets and safety lights are provided, and guides such as Joe, Jose, Abby, and Sydney bring the history to life.

“Best way to see the sites! Wally was very knowledgeable and wonderful. The bikes were nice and I highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed.”

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3.Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Cover Washington DC highlights by bike in a small group of up to 15, with stops at the Capitol, Supreme Court, White House, Lincoln Memorial area, Smithsonian, and more. Guides such as Greg, Wally, Adrian, and Joe add history and local tips. Standard bikes, e-bikes, tandems, and child trailers are available.

“Our guide was attentive to our safety and comfort, and full of great information. The ride was very easy, even in the heat.”

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4.Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Ride through Washington, DC with a private guide such as Jeff or Charlie, using bike paths and quieter streets to reach the White House, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, and more. The route can match your interests and pace, with hotel pickup, bikes, gear, snacks, and water included.

“If there’s one thing you do while visiting DC with 11-year-old kids it’s Jeff tour. We spent the day with him and had truly the greatest time if we left the day after our trip to DC would be complete. He was patient knowledgeable, and wonderful company for the day. I can’t wait to book him again the next time we’re here.”

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5.Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Ride 7 mostly level miles through central Washington, DC, with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Archives, White House, Blair House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and war memorials. Bikes and mandatory helmets are included.

“David tells passionately and impressed with his knowledge! We had the pleasure of spending a nice morning with him.”

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