Private Night Ride, Pickup

Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

★ 4.9 70 reviews

from $595 per group (up to 2)

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: DC Cycling Concierge

Overview

This is a private, guided bicycle ride through Washington DC's monument core after dark, run by DC Cycling Concierge and lasting between 2.5 hours and 3 hours. Instead of meeting at a fixed spot, your guide comes to your hotel, lodging, or another agreed location, and the tour ends back where it began. The start time is set with the operator in advance, on your schedule.

The route strings together the big names on and around the National Mall: the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol. The stops range from 5 minutes at most monuments to longer stands at the Lincoln, King, and Jefferson memorials.

Bicycles, head and tail lights, snacks, and a water bottle you keep are all part of the package, along with the guide. Gratuities are not. One reviewer called the monuments gorgeous at night and said the family saw everything they wanted to at their own pace. It suits families and groups who want the monuments after dark, though it is not wheelchair accessible and children need an adult along.

What's Included

Included

Professional private guide
Guide meets you at your lodging on your schedule
Bicycles included
New premium water bottle (to keep)
Head and tail lights
Snacks

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Guide meets your groupYour private guide meets you at your hotel, place of lodging, or a location you agree on together, at a start time you confirm with the operator in advance.
White HouseA 5-minute stop with free admission for a first look and photos.
National Mall war memorialsRide on to the National World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial, 5 minutes each.
Lincoln MemorialThe longest stop of the route at 15 minutes, before continuing to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial for 10 minutes.
FDR and Jefferson MemorialsThe Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial gets 5 minutes; the Jefferson Memorial gets 10. Both are free to enter.
Washington Monument and CapitolTwo final 5-minute stops, both free, closing out the circuit.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back where your group started.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of a night ride like this.

Your own group. Only your party takes part; the listing prices cover the whole group, not per person. One reviewer said a small private group made it easier to move through the streets.
Lights included. Head and tail lights come with the bikes, so you are visible riding after dark. No need to bring your own lighting.
Snacks and water. Snacks are provided and each rider gets a new premium water bottle to keep. Gratuities for the guide are not included in the price.
Pace and route. One reviewer described a guide who led carefully through DC traffic while keeping the group on schedule, and said the guide adjusted the schedule to fit their interests. It is worth telling your guide what you care most about.
Kids and infants. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. The listing says most travellers can participate, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Start time. You confirm the start time with the local provider in advance of the experience. Preferred hours are shown when you select your tour option on the booking page.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and anyone with limited mobility should weigh that before booking. One reviewer reported being charged an additional bike rental fee on top of the tour price and being told different things by phone, so it is wise to confirm in writing what the price covers for your group size before you go. Changes and cancellations inside the 24-hour window before start time receive no refund and are not accepted, so a late change of plans can cost the full amount.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Meet, And Is Pickup Included?

Yes. Your private guide meets you at your hotel or place of lodging, or at another location you both agree on, at a time you set with the operator in advance. The tour ends back at that same meeting point.

What Is Included In The Price?

A professional private guide, bicycles, head and tail lights, snacks, and a new premium water bottle to keep. The price applies to your whole group, since this is a private tour. Gratuities are not included.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

Between 2.5 hours and 3 hours, depending on your group. One reviewer found the three hours went by quickly because the guide was so engaging.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Children may join but must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. The listing notes most travellers can participate, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Do I Need To Pay Entry Fees At The Monuments?

No. Admission is free at every stop on the itinerary, from the White House to the U.S. Capitol. The only cost the listing excludes is gratuities.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time.