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The 12 Best African American History Tours in Washington DC

12 tours  ·  from $59 a head

The hardest ticket on the Mall, plus U Street, Anacostia and the Frederick Douglass house above it. The 12 below are compared on which sites they reach and whether a reserved museum entry is carried for you.

Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry - Starting at the US Navy Memorial Plaza
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Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket - Constitution Hall and Marian Anderson’s turning point
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African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

2.African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Explore Washington DC’s African American landmarks with guide Kenny, then use your included same-day ticket at the National Museum of African American History.

“This tour takes you into neighborhoods that others don't. Kenny's historical knowledge was great and he answered many questions.”

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Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry - From the U.S. Navy Memorial to the White House
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Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry

Washington DC: Walking Tour and African American Museum - Meeting at Andrew Jackson Memorial Statue
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Washington DC: Walking Tour and African American Museum

4.Walking Tour and African American Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Walk from the White House to the Capitol and Washington Monument, then explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“Very informative guide. Pace was just right to see various historical landmarks and get background information.”

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Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Tour - Meeting at the National Museum entrance
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Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Tour

DC Landmarks Walking Tour + African American Museum Admission - Why the walking commentary matters
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DC Landmarks Walking Tour + African American Museum Admission

6.DC Landmarks Walking Tour + African American Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Walk past Washington’s top landmarks, hear African American history from a lively guide, and enter the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“Learned more about African-american history in an hour than all of high school. Our guide was knowledgable and down-to-earth at the same time. I enjoyed the time greatly and it also engaged my 11 year-old son.”

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Private Guided Tour of African American History Museum - The value of a private guide at $350
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Private Guided Tour of African American History Museum

7.Private Guided Tour of African American History Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of the private African American History Museum tour in Washington DC, with guide details, price advice, itinerary, tips, and drawbacks.

“This tour was misleading!!! I paid $350 dollars and the tour guide wasn’t very informative and withheld more personal conversations. I called and spoke to someone about this tour before I paid and I was informed I was meeting up and being transported to all the monuments listed 20 mins each and end at the African Museum for a hour for a tour inside however that did not happen whatsoever. My sons and I otherwise was forced to walk in 90 degree weather only to see two monuments the White House and the Washington Monument. I was told I would receive an $250 dollar refund in regards to this from…”

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African-American Heritage Walking Tour of U Street in DC - Howard Theatre, from open mic nights to major stars
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African-American Heritage Walking Tour of U Street in DC

8.African-American Heritage Walking Tour of U Street in DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Explore U Street’s Black Broadway, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Howard Theatre, and Civil War memorials on a two-hour DC walking tour.

“The tour was canceled hours before the scheduled time. I was really looking forward to seeing and taking a part in the heritage tour. I also adjusted my last day in D.C. to previous scheduled plans to enjoy it. However, I missed out on both due to the last minute cancellation.”

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Washington, DC: African American Heritage Walking Tour - How U Street became Black Broadway
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Washington, DC: African American Heritage Walking Tour

9.African American Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Explore Washington, DC’s Black Broadway on a guided U Street walk with jazz history, Duke Ellington, museum entry, and local food tips.

“The tour was cancelled because they didn't have a guide; there was no communication about this. It's really disappointing.”

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Private Black History Tour Washington DC for up to 10 Guests - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Lincoln Memorial
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Private Black History Tour Washington DC for up to 10 Guests

10.Private Black History Tour Washington DC for up to 10 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Black Washington with a private guide, eight photo stops, hotel pickup, and entry to the National Museum of African American History.

“Wonderful experience with Chris, a D.C. native with a deep knowledge of area history and a keen sense for complex historical anecdote. Also his jokes are good. Skipping the line at the African-American History museum is priceless and the additional sites that Chris includes on the tour are meaningful and probably impossible to visit in so little time without a chauffeured vehicle. You won’t look at some of the monuments the same way after visiting the museum. We are thinking of taking the tour again when our child is older.”

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Essential Smithsonian Tour with NMAAHC Timed Entry - Starting with elephants, fossils, and the Hope Diamond
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Essential Smithsonian Tour with NMAAHC Timed Entry

Private Tour of Museum of African American History and Culture - From segregation to the civil rights movement
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Private Tour of Museum of African American History and Culture

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