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African American history tour guides

Practical, up-to-date guides for planning an African American history day in Washington DC: what the tours cost, how the free museum passes work, the sites on the routes, Frederick Douglass's Cedar Hill, and which kind of tour suits your group.

African American History Tour DC 2026: Prices & What's IncludedPer person or per group: what each tour costs and covers.Read the guide →NMAAHC Timed Entry Passes 2026: Free Tickets & Tour EntryFree passes, release times and what a tour really adds.Read the guide →Black History Sites in DC 2026: The Places on the Tour RoutesCedar Hill, the Civil War Memorial, Bethune and the Mall.Read the guide →Private vs Small Group Black History Tour DC: Which to BookYour own guide, or a small group for far less.Read the guide →Frederick Douglass House 2026: Visiting Cedar Hill in AnacostiaThe tour stop, the ranger tour and reservations.Read the guide →Guided Tour of the African American Museum 2026: Worth It?Private guides per group, or a free visit on your own.Read the guide →

Tours

African American history tours

Booked through Viator with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Price units shown on every card.

Black History Driving Tour with Museum Tickets Small group ★ 4.63.5 hoursFree cancellation (24 h)

Black History Driving Tour with Museum Tickets
Max 21Cedar HillMuseum pass

A half-day small-group drive for up to 21 guests, from the Capitol and the Mall to Cedar Hill and the Bethune Council House, past Howard University. It ends at the museum.

What's included
  • Small-group tour, maximum 21 travelers, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Listed stops: Capitol, White House, Lincoln and MLK Memorials, Frederick Douglass NHS, Civil War Memorial Museum, Bethune Council House
  • Drive-bys listed: LeDroit Park, Howard Theatre, Howard University, Carter G. Woodson Home
  • Museum tickets and bottled water; discounted youth, child and senior rates
  • Not included: gratuities
Full tour details
From$90per person Reserve
Private African American History Tour & Museum Entry Most booked ★ 4.74 hoursFree cancellation (24 h)

Private African American History Tour & Museum Entry
Private8 stopsMuseum pass

A private four-hour tour with your own guide, from the Navy Memorial to the Civil War Memorial Museum, Cedar Hill and the MLK Memorial. It ends at the museum with a reserved free timed pass.

What's included
  • Private tour for your group only, by SUV or van (two booking options)
  • Listed stops: African American Civil War Memorial Museum (outside), Frederick Douglass NHS, Ben's Chili Bowl mural, U.S. Capitol, MLK and Lincoln Memorials
  • Complimentary museum timed-entry reservation after the tour (the operator says it is not guaranteed)
  • Bottled water; one adult age band, 12 and over
  • Not included: lunch, hotel pickup. Tiered pricing: the per-person rate depends on group size
Full tour details
From$415per person, tiered Reserve
History of Slavery Private Walking Tour Walking tour ★ 4.71 hourFree cancellation (24 h)

History of Slavery Private Walking Tour
PrivateOn foot1 hour

A one-hour private walk on the history of slavery in the Federal City, from Lafayette Square and Decatur House past the C&O Canal. It ends at the museum.

What's included
  • Private walking tour, only your group
  • Stops: Lafayette Square, Decatur House, National Mall, C&O Canal, ending at the museum
  • Museum entry is not listed: reserve your own free timed pass
  • Discounted youth and child rates (adult band 16 and over)
  • All fees and taxes included
Full tour details
From$40per person, private Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Your own guide for four hours, eight listed stops and a reserved museum pass, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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