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12 Best African American History Tours

The history bookings: guided walks paired with reserved entry to the African American History Museum, still the toughest free ticket in Washington. The building alone rewards the visit.

1.Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

Explore Washington DC’s African American history on a 3.5-hour guided tour, visiting key landmarks and enjoying reserved entry to the Smithsonian museum.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Dre was our guide. Very cool guy, super knowledgeable about Black American history, Washington DC, and the interconnectedness of both. Unfortunately, because of the government shutdown, we were unable to go to the Museum, but Dre made up for that with a drive-by tour of…”

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

Discover Washington DC’s African American history on a 3.5-hour small-group tour, visiting key landmarks and ending at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

★ 4.5

“It was amazingly intriguing at how much knowledge that was revealed. Kenny was an encyclopedia of knowledge and humor. I truly believe that there is no better conveyor of black history or one who has a better understanding of the history, culture and it’s people.…”

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3.Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry

Explore African American history in Washington, DC, with a guided bus tour, landmarks, and reserved museum entry for an insightful, balanced experience.

★ 4.9

“specific in every detail regarding African American history Dray impressed us with his knowledge and ability to engage and involve us at every stage”

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5.Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Tour

Discover African American history in Washington DC with a private, family-friendly tour of the National Museum and the National Mall, led by knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.7

“Our guide, Nur, was so knowledgeable. The museum is amazing. Too much to really access everything in one visit. Nur was able to give us context and details that allowed us to get both the whole in a surgical way while delving deeper on selected…”

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6.DC Walking Tour with Reserved Ticket for the African American Museum

Discover Washington DC's top landmarks, including the White House, Capitol, and Washington Monument, plus a self-guided tour of the African American Museum for $80.

“Noir was super knowledgeable and the Museum was absolutely breathtaking. Learning about African American history is critical to preserving our culture.”

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7.African American History Museum Entry with Private Guided Tour

Explore the National Museum of African American History with a private guided tour that offers personalized insights, skipping crowds and making history come alive.

★ 4.0

“One of the best decisions we made on our trip to DC. The guide Nur was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the museum. We felt like family great job”

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9.DC City Tour + Washington Monument, Air & Space, African American

Discover Washington DC's top landmarks on this guided 3-hour tour, featuring key monuments, museums, and optional upgrades for a rich sightseeing experience.

★ 4.5

“Our guide, Tyrone, was excellent and very informative and helpful. The monuments were beautiful and we were happy with what we saw. One problem: Viator told us that we would be touring into the Washington monument, the African American museum. and the Air and Space…”

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10.Private Tour of Museum of African American History and Culture

Experience African American history with a personalized 2-hour guided tour at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

★ 4.0

“This is a big museum and the tour covers the first three floors. The guide was engaging and fun with personal reflections on the museum from an African American perspective.”

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