Washington DC · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride about four flat miles from 801 D Street NW past the Jefferson, MLK, Korean War, Lincoln, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument sites. Your English-speaking guide handles the history and route. Cannondale comfort bikes, helmets, child trailers, and tag-a-longs are available.
“Benham is knowledgeable of Washington. He makes sure everyone is safe.”
Ride from 801 D Street NW through the National Mall and around the Tidal Basin with guides such as Joe, Jose, Abby, and Sydney. Expect an easy 4-mile route, about 10 minutes at most memorials, safety lights, and time to enter the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.
“Very relaxed, nice tour cycling around monument mall. José was a considerate and kind guide, taking care of the group. He provided short information about the monuments before we could explore on our own (7-15 min.per monument).”
Ride through central Washington DC with a local guide such as Greg, Wally, or Joe, stopping at the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial area, White House, Supreme Court, and major memorials. The two-hour route uses regular bikes, with e-bikes, tandems, and child trailers available.
“Wally, He was the best tour guide for me and my teammate I will definitely refer him to friends when there traveling to DC! I want to say it was amazing and beautiful here I hopefully in the future I will come back!”
Ride through Washington DC with a private cycling guide, such as Jeff or Charlie, on a route shaped around your interests and pace. In about three hours, you can connect the White House, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, tidal basin, Smithsonian, and war memorials, with bikes, gear, snacks, water, and hotel pickup included.
“Did this ride with my family which included 50 years old to 12 years old. It was a great cross between education, sightseeing, and exercise. Jeff was an amazing guide. He rode at our pace and customized the route to suite our interests and to spend time where we had not previously in our trip to DC. I highly recommend this activity!”
Cover the Capitol, White House, Mall memorials, and Tidal Basin on an electric bike tour from Unlimited Biking. Your guide handles the route and adds stories at each stop. Expect a small group of up to 15, short walking breaks, and a fast overview rather than long visits inside museums.
“James was a great guide. The monuments are beautiful in the evening. Electric bikes were well maintained.”
Ride at a relaxed pace through East Potomac Park and around the Tidal Basin, stopping at the Japanese Stone Lantern, FDR, MLK, and Jefferson memorials. Guides such as Greg, Bianca, Aiden, and Wally lead the seasonal tour, which includes bikes, helmets, and child equipment.
“A very fun way to see the city and spring blossoms! I don’t think anyone needs an electric bike, the terrain is flat and easy to bike. Cherry blossoms all but gone now but still fun to see the few left and all of the tulips! Would love the tour to include the White House and capitol building but in the time we had we saw all the best monuments. Located by the wharf, there are many great restaurants to grab lunch or dinner. About 5.5 miles of biking. Greg S was a great guide!”
Ride through central Washington with guide Jeff on a private three-hour tour built around your family’s interests. See the White House, Capitol, National Mall, and major memorials, with hotel pickup, bikes, helmets, snacks, water, and tag-along options for younger children.
“We make it a point to book bicycle tours in cities all over the world, and this tour topped them all. Jeff was the consummate professional. Great communication, tailored the tour to the what our group wanted to see, took great pictures of the group at the sites, keep the group safely together, and had a depth of knowledge well beyond typical. Highly recommended.”
Pick up a Cannondale bike near the US Navy Memorial Plaza, then set your own Washington DC route. A helmet, lock, handlebar bag, and bike rack are included. Choose a short or full-day rental, with toddler trailers and tag-a-longs available for an extra fee.
“punto d'incontro non preciso... eravamo 3 persone diversi a cercare il punto ritiro delle biciclette...”
In two hours, cycle 7 mostly level miles from 801 D Street NW past Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, White House, National Mall, and Washington Monument. English-speaking guides such as Joe, Hose, David, and Beth add history, photo tips, and practical advice.
“Great and interesting tour, perfekt to see all highlights around Capitol Hill and National Mall”
Meet guide Jeff or Charlie at your Washington DC lodging, gear up with a bike, lights, safety equipment, snacks, and a souvenir water bottle, then ride to the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more. The private format lets you adjust the pace and focus.
“Jeff was a very informative and energetic guide. He was very attentive to our biking needs and passionate about the local history.”
Pick up a hybrid bike, helmet, lock, map, and handlebar bag in central Washington DC, then build your own sightseeing route. Ride from the National Mall to the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian, Potomac waterfront, Georgetown, or Arlington before returning the bike to the pickup point.
“Bike ride was the way to go! Everyone was so helpful here and the bikes worked perfectly. It was easy and the only way to see all the sight in a few hours.”
Ride a pedal-assist e-bike from the U.S. Capitol area to the Lincoln Memorial, then circle the Tidal Basin. Your English-speaking guide may include stops at the Jefferson, FDR, and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials, with time for photos and stories. Minimum age is 16.
“We had a great day touring on the ebikes with David and Joe! Both guys are prideful in the Nations Capital and seemed to truly enjoy what they do!! We would absolutely recommend this excursion for any that want to get a general lay of the land! You won’t spend a lot of time anywhere but you will know what places you’d like to come back to for longer exploration.”
Pick up a pedal-assist eBike at 801 D St NW with a helmet, lock, map, and handlebar bag. From age 16, you can ride at your own pace for roughly 2 to 9 hours, linking the White House, memorials, museums, downtown, and Potomac paths.
“Best way to see Washington and the attractions. So easy to come around and you can stop where you want”
Ride with a guide from 801 D St NW to the White House, Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, National Mall, and more. Choose a regular or electric bike, wear the provided helmet, and expect a fast-moving, photo-friendly tour capped at 15 people. Guides may include Ryan, Greg S, or Joe.
“It was fun trip We loved it . Will come back again. The tour guide was well explained. Ryan was very nice.”
Join Chris of Two Wheels DC for a private four to five-hour ride through Capitol Hill and central Washington. You’ll visit Eastern Market, the Capitol, Library of Congress, National Mall, Botanic Garden, Lincoln Park, and Marine Barracks, with time for photos and snacks.
“Our family was visiting D.C. from Chicago and wanted to see the city with a local and get some exercise. We could not have lucked out more with Chris. He made absolutely sure that we were safe and he was engaging for everyone! We had two pre-teens with us and I was a little bit concerned about whether or not this would be a good tour for them. I didn’t need to be concerned at all, as Chris kept them engaged and as I mentioned, safety was a top priority. We all ended up with a much better understanding of our nation’s capital and smiling faces at the end of…”
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