Private Family-Friendly Ride

Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC

★ 5.0 89 reviews

from $595 per group (up to 2)

Opens the live booking page with current dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.

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

Overview

A private guide from DC Cycling Concierge meets your family at your hotel or another spot you agree on, hands out bikes, helmets and gear, and leads a three-hour ride past the big monuments of the National Mall. Smaller children can ride a family bike or a tag-along, and snacks plus a water bottle are provided along the way.

The route strings together the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, the war memorials, the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial, with the longest stops at the Lincoln Memorial and the White House. The ride finishes back where it started.

Reviewers described a comfortable pace with no rushing at any site, plenty of history from the guide, and a lot of ground covered on the ride. One reviewer said the guide was great with both kids and adults. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and gratuity for the guide is not included.

What's Included

Included

Professional guide
Hotel pick-up
Healthy and kid-friendly snacks
Premium water bottle
Family bike or tag-along for smaller children
Bicycles, helmets, and gear

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel or agreed pickupYour private guide meets you at your hotel, lodging or another location you agree on together. The start time is confirmed with the local provider in advance.
The White HouseA 15-minute stop.
U.S. CapitolA 10-minute stop on the National Mall, passed by on the ride.
Washington MonumentA 5-minute stop.
World War II MemorialA 5-minute stop.
Lincoln MemorialThe longest stop of the tour at 20 minutes.
Vietnam and Korean War memorialsTwo 5-minute stops at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jefferson memorialsA 5-minute stop at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, then a 10-minute stop at the Jefferson Memorial.
Return to startThe activity ends back at the meeting point, about three hours after setting out.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this tour goes, from tag-along riding to what the guide brings along.

Fitness and pace. Several reviewers said the pace was comfortable and that they never felt rushed at any site. The listing states most travellers can participate, and the tour is tailored to your private group.
Kids and bikes. The listing includes a family bike or tag-along for smaller children, and one family with kids aged 10, 8 and 5.5 used the tag-along successfully. That same reviewer advised checking that a young child is comfortable riding a tag-along attached to the guide's bike.
Snacks and water. Healthy and kid-friendly snacks plus a premium water bottle are included, along with bicycles, helmets and gear. Gratuities are the only item listed as not included.
Photos. Multiple reviewers praised the guide's photography and said their best pictures of the trip came from this tour. Ask the guide to shoot group photos at the memorials while you are stopped.
Weather and timing. One reviewer described covering a lot of ground on a beautiful day, and the ride spends most of its three hours outdoors. Dress for the forecast and confirm your exact start time with the local provider before the day.
Private group feel. The listing states only your group participates, and one reviewer said the guide tailored the tour to what the group wanted to see. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available if needed.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and service animals are allowed. Gratuities are the one listed exclusion. One reviewer flagged that a young child riding the tag-along should already be comfortable with that setup, since the tag-along attaches to the guide's bike. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time get no refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

A professional private guide, hotel pick-up, bicycles, helmets and gear, a family bike or tag-along for smaller children, healthy kid-friendly snacks, and a premium water bottle. Gratuities are the only listed extra.

Where Does The Tour Meet, And Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup is included. The guide meets you at your hotel or lodging, or at another location you mutually agree on. The default meeting address is 1525 H St NW, Washington, DC, and the tour ends back where it started.

Is This Tour Good For Young Children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Smaller children can ride a family bike or a tag-along, and infant seats are available. One reviewer whose youngest used the tag-along suggested making sure your child is okay with that arrangement first.

Do I Need To Pay Admission At The Monuments?

No. No entry fees are charged at any stop, from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial. There are no entry fees to budget for on the day.

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 local time in Washington, DC.

How Long Does The Tour Last, And When Does It Start?

The tour runs about three hours. Start times are arranged with the local provider in advance, so confirm your preferred time on the booking page or with the operator before your date.