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Top 15 Washington DC Bike Tours

27 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Good washington dc bike tours fill up ahead of the cherry blossoms and the summer holidays. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Washington DC: Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour - Setting off from 801 D Street NW
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Washington DC: Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour

1.Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour

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

Ride about four flat miles past the Jefferson, King, Korean War, Lincoln, Vietnam and World War II memorials, the Washington Monument and Smithsonian Castle. A guide such as Wally, Joe or MacKenzie handles the history and route; Cannondale comfort bikes and helmets are included. The pace is family-friendly, but plan for brief stops rather than long visits.

“Great tour, seeing Washington on a bike was brilliant.”

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Washington DC: Monuments by Night Bike Tour - From the Tidal Basin to the Jefferson Memorial
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Washington DC: Monuments by Night Bike Tour

2.Monuments by Night Bike Tour

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

Ride about four mostly flat miles from the US Navy Memorial Plaza to the Tidal Basin and National Mall, stopping at major memorials and the White House. Your English-speaking guide shares stories along the way, and you get time to walk around at key stops. Bikes, helmets, reflective vests and safety lights are included. The tour costs $65 per person.

“James was great! Had lots of interesting things to say about each monument and was very personable. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour - Museum mile, seen from the saddle
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Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

3.Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

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

Ride a bicycle with a local guide for about two hours past the Capitol, Supreme Court, White House exterior, Lincoln Memorial area, and National Mall landmarks. You’ll hear concise history, get photo stops and local tips, and cover more ground than on foot. Guides such as Greg, Wally, and Adrian have led engaging rides, though your guide may differ.

“Greg was an excellent local guide who made this bike trip to funny experience including lots of informationes.”

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Epic Evening e-Scooter Tour - From the Capitol to the White House
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Epic Evening e-Scooter Tour

4.Epic Evening e-Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $89Top rated

Ride an electric scooter through central Washington DC on a four-hour evening tour capped at six people. You’ll pass the Capitol and White House, then stop at eight major memorials, including Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, and Martin Luther King Jr. Guide Brian is named in tour feedback, but your guide may vary. The ride starts and ends at 325 7th St NW.

“Amazing tour around Washington. Brian our guide was just brilliant, great knowledge and interesting stories. Book this tour, it is epic and you won’t be disappointed.”

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Customized Private Bike Tour of DC - The Mall, Smithsonian, and war memorials
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Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

5.Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

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

See Washington, DC, by bike with a private guide, hotel pickup, and a route shaped around your interests. Over about three hours, visit landmarks including the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Guides Jeff and Charlie are among the team, though your assigned guide may vary. Bikes, gear, snacks, and water are 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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Monumental Electric Bike Tour - From Grant’s memorial to the Capitol
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Monumental Electric Bike Tour

6.Monumental Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride from downtown past the Capitol, White House, and major memorials on a small-group electric bike tour. A guide puts the sights in context, while the bike helps you cover ground quickly. Helmets are included. The tour lasts about three hours, is limited to 15 people, and does not enter the Capitol, White House, or National Archives.

“Matthew was an outstanding tour guide. He had great commentary about all the various sites visited. Even though some of the tour was conducted in the dark, he made sure all were safe during the tour. Excellent time and highly recommend.”

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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour - The story behind the trees
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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

7.Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Ride the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park with a guide, stopping at cherry-blossom landmarks and memorials including Jefferson and FDR. The two-hour tour runs seasonally from March 20 to April 11, costs $65, and includes a bike and mandatory helmet. Guides such as Greg, Bianca, and Aiden have led tours.

“I went solo on this bike tour while waiting for a friend. There were three families there and they were all super welcoming. 10/10 would recommend and go again!”

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Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC - White House and Capitol: start with the big names
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Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC

8.Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

This three-hour private ride covers the White House, Capitol, National Mall monuments, and, if your group is up for it, the Jefferson Memorial. Guide Jeff shares history and stories at an unhurried pace. Bikes, helmets, kid-friendly snacks, water, hotel pickup, and a family bike or tag-along for smaller children are included.

“We did a Family Bike trip with Jeff and it was an awesome experience. Our kids are ages 10, 8, and 5.5. The youngest rode a tag along with Jeff and was really enthusiastic about riding with the leader. He is used to a tag along so I would make sure your child is okay with that. Jeff took time to explain many historical facts about DC and we were able to cover a ton of ground on a beautiful day while getting good exercise.”

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Small Group 5-Hour DC Tour via Electric Scooter for Ages 16+ - Getting comfortable on the scooter
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Small Group 5-Hour DC Tour via Electric Scooter for Ages 16+

9.Small Group 5-Hour DC Tour via Electric Scooter for Ages 16+

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride a custom electric scooter with a group of no more than six, covering Capitol Hill, the White House grounds and the National Mall’s memorials in about five hours. Guide Brian shares local and national history, helps with photos and provides helmets and bottled water. You must be at least 16, wear closed-toe shoes and meet the height and weight limits.

“Loved the tour! Brian is super knowledgeable and knows how to make sure you have a good time. The scooters are very safe.”

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Washington DC Bike Rental - Choose between a shorter ride and a full day
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Washington DC Bike Rental

10.Washington DC Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 73 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $21

Pick up a Cannondale bike near the US Navy Memorial Plaza and explore Washington DC on your own schedule. The rental includes a helmet, lock, and handlebar bag, with options ranging from a short rental to a full day. Staff can suggest routes and bike sizes, but you choose where to ride and stop.

“punto d'incontro non preciso... eravamo 3 persone diversi a cercare il punto ritiro delle biciclette...”

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Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall - Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress
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Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

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

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

Ride about seven easy miles from the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza past Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, the National Archives, the White House, and the Washington Monument. Your English-speaking guide adds history, current context, photo advice, and useful tips for the rest of your D.C. visit. Bike and mandatory helmet are included.

“The tour guide, Hose was helpful, provided information for taking photos at important spots, and helped us throughout the ride. Overall I have enjoyed the ride and would recommend this tour to anyone who loves cycling.”

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Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return - Check the bike before you leave
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Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return

12.Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

Ride a rental bike about 9 to 10 miles from Alexandria to Mount Vernon on a mostly paved trail beside the Potomac. Explore the estate, museum, gardens, and Washington’s tomb at your own pace. A seasonal, narrated boat ride to Washington, DC is available as an upgrade. Bikes, helmets, and estate admission are included.

“Our cruise on the way back was cancelled, so they upgraded is to the electric bike! The bikes were great made the ride on the way there in the rain much easier and the ride back super fun. The trail is great and marked well. We had a great time stopped on the way back and took in the views along the water.”

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Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Lincoln Memorial
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Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

13.Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)

Cycle through Washington DC after dark with a private guide, starting at your lodging and riding between major memorials on a route that can adapt to your interests. Bikes, lights, safety gear, snacks, and a souvenir water bottle are included. The tour lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours; confirm bike costs when booking.

“Jeff is a rare combination of incredibly knowledgeable and fun. All four of us - veterans of many tours, Viator and otherwise - thought he is one of the best guides we’ve ever had, regardless of type of tour. He was a careful leader (important when biking around DC), and while he kept us on schedule, he adjusted the schedule to accommodate our interests. And he truly knows so much about American history and the monuments themselves that our three hours flew by. Book with him!”

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Washington DC National Mall Bike Rentals - Following the Mall from monument to monument
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Washington DC National Mall Bike Rentals

14.Washington DC National Mall Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 2 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Pick up a hybrid bike, helmet, lock, handlebar bag, and city map for a self-guided Washington, DC ride lasting two to nine hours. Set your own route to the National Mall, memorials, museums, or bike trails, then return the bike to the pickup point. Bring a credit card and valid photo ID for the rental deposit.

“The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The bikes were in excellent condition and comfortable. My daughter and I saw so many more sites because of the bikes than we would have on foot. DC is very bike-friendly. Even with 90+ degree weather, we enjoyed our biking experience.”

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Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat - The Mount Vernon Trail and Potomac views
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Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

15.Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 50 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $74

Start in Old Town Alexandria with a rental bike, helmet, lock, bag, and directions for the ride to Mount Vernon. Explore the estate at your own pace with an audio guide covering 29 stops. Ride back to Alexandria or, with the bike-and-boat option, take a narrated cruise to Washington’s Wharf.

“From the beautiful, historic town of Alexandria, following level terrain along the Potomac river with some wooded sections with modest hills. This was a ride that we were able to do, even though my wife and I are aged 70, with histories of knee and hip surgeries, and our granddaughters ages 8 and 12. Ending with a tour of the home of George Washington and visit to the tomb of the first President and his wife. At the tomb, because of my military service, I was asked to read Washington's prayer to the nation and lead the visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our granddaughters were asked to lay a…”

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