Washington DC: Best of Capitol Hill Guided Bike Tour
ID: GYG406639-738247
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit the 3 branches of the US Government—the White House, Congress & Supreme Court on a 2-hour guided bike tour. Learn about the movers and shakers of American politics.
Learn your civics by cycle. Visit the 3 branches of the US Government—Executive (White House), Legislative (Congress), and Judiciary (Supreme Court). See the Capitol Building from all angles and take a photo in front of the majestic Supreme Court Building.
See where America's most important political decisions get made before cruising down Capitol Hill towards the most famous avenue in the city, Pennsylvania Avenue, where there is a protected bike lane all the way to the White House.
Learn about the movers and shakers of American politics—past and present. Where do presidents go out to eat? Where do foreign dignitaries stay when they come to DC? Who put the Capitol on that hill? Find the answers to all these questions and more.
See the new Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial and get tips for visiting newly re-opened Smithsonian Museums. Get insider anecdotes and fun facts from your guide as you take in all the sights on this high-energy, 2-hour guided bike tour.
This tour has some uphill routes to be aware of. Please feel free to upgrade to an electric bike if you want an easier ride.
Highlights
- See the brand new Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial and World War II Memorials
- Stop at the famous sites of the Capitol Building, Supreme Court Building, and Library of Congress
- Learn some history around the National Archives and FBI Headquarters
- Take pictures at the Washington Monument, Ulysses S Grant Memorial and more
- Ride down Pennsylvania Avenue and get amazing views of the White House and Lafayette Square
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own (unless they're on attachments)
No guests under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present
If baby seats, double trailers or tag-a-longs are needed, please book for a child and request the local operator
Please bring a government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the rentals and a credit card kept on file for the security of the bikes
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
Masks are optional for this activity
• Please enter the store 'Unlimited Biking' at 998 Maine Avenue SW Washington DC 20024
• Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
• Check-in at the office at 998 Maine Avenue SW Washington DC 20024
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
