Private Customized Route

Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

★ 5.0 120 reviews

from $595 per group (up to 2)

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Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: DC Cycling Concierge

Overview

A private guide from DC Cycling Concierge meets you at your hotel, your lodging, or another spot you agree on together, hands over bikes and gear, and then spends the next three hours riding Washington with just your group. Because the tour is customized, the route bends around what you want to see and how fast you like to pedal. Guides here are described by the operator as professional cyclists, so the riding itself is in experienced hands.

The classic loop touches the big names. You stop at the White House and Capitol Hill, pause at the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, roll the National Mall, and catch the Smithsonian Castle, the World War II Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along the way. Snacks and a premium water bottle come with the ride; gratuities do not.

Families are a natural fit. Reviewers have taken this tour with kids as young as eleven and twelve and with relatives in their fifties, and several said the guide matched their pace and reshaped the route around interests. The group limit is six people, with options for larger parties if you check in advance. One reviewer put it plainly: a child on the trip called it the best thing they did in Washington.

What's Included

Included

Professional cyclist and guide
Hotel pick-up
Bicycles and gear
Snacks
Premium water bottle

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet your guideYour guide meets you at your hotel, place of lodging, or another location you agree on, and fits you with bicycles and gear. Start time is confirmed with the local provider in advance.
White HouseA 10-minute stop.
Capitol HillA 10-minute stop.
Lincoln MemorialThe longest pause on the route at 20 minutes.
Jefferson MemorialA 15-minute stop.
National MallA 15-minute stretch.
Smithsonian CastleA 5-minute stop at the Smithsonian Institution Building.
World War II and Vietnam Memorials10 minutes at the National World War II Memorial and 5 minutes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, both free. The ride ends back at your agreed meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

Three hours on a bike with a private guide sounds simple, but a few practical details shape how the day goes.

Riding pace. This is not a race. One reviewer said the guide rode at the group's pace and adjusted the route to suit their interests. Because it is private, you can ask to linger or move on.
Bikes and gear. Bicycles and gear are included, along with snacks and a premium water bottle. Gratuities are not included, so budget for a tip separately if you plan to leave one.
Kids and teens. Children must ride with an adult, and infant seats are available.
Group size. The from-price covers up to two riders, and bookings take up to six people since this is a private tour. Larger parties should check with the operator about options before booking.
Getting there. Hotel pickup is included, with the guide meeting you at your lodging or a spot you agree on. The meeting address on the listing is 1525 H St NW, and the tour ends back where it started.
Covering ground. Snacks and a water bottle are provided along the way.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and service animals are allowed. Gratuities are excluded from the price. Bookings cap at six people unless you arrange something larger in advance. Cancel less than 24 hours before the start time and there is no refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted either.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Private DC Bike Tour?

A professional cyclist and guide, hotel pickup, bicycles and gear, snacks, and a premium water bottle. It is a private tour, so only your group takes part. Gratuities are the only listed exclusion.

Does The Tour Include Hotel Pickup?

Yes. Your guide meets you at your hotel, your place of lodging, or another location you agree on together. The tour ends back at that same meeting point.

How Long Is The Tour?

Three hours. You confirm the exact start time with the local provider before the experience, and the listing advises selecting your preferred tour option to see available hours.

Is It Good For Kids?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, infant seats are available, and reviewers have taken children as young as eleven. Several said the guide paced the ride for mixed ages and that kids loved it.

Do I Need To Pay Entry Fees At The Monuments?

No. No entry fees are charged at any stop on the itinerary, from the White House to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Gratuities are the main cost not covered.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the experience's local time.