The 15 Best Bike Tours in Washington DC

1.Washington DC Sites at Night Guided Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 536 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Ride about four to five easy miles through Washington, DC after dark, stopping at the White House, Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Vietnam, Korean War, and WWII memorials. Guides such as Joe, Matt, Jose, and Sri add history and local detail. Bikes, helmets, lights, vests, water, and snacks are included.

“The best way to see all of the landmarks in DC! Jose was an awesome guide with tons of knowledge on all the sites. It felt very safe and we had plenty of time at each monument!”

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2.Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour

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

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.”

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3.Monuments by Night Bike Tour

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

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).”

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4.Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

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

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!”

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5.Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

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

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!”

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6.Monumental Electric Bike Tour

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

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.”

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7.Private Pedicab Tour of DC Monuments and Memorials

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $125

Tour Washington’s monuments by private pedicab with guide Barry, who handles the driving, photos, local stories, and route. In about an hour, you can see the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Einstein Memorial, and more. Pickup is available near hotels, museums, restaurants, and the National Mall.

“It was amazing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and he took us basically everywhere. He was also very kind and offered to take our picture at every stop.”

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8.Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

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

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!”

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9.Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC

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

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.”

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

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

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”

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11.Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

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

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.”

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12.E-Bike Tour of the National Mall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

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.”

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13.Pedicab Sightseeing Tour on the National Mall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $121

Ride a private pedicab with Washington, DC licensed guide Chris, stopping at eight major sights from the White House to Einstein. Expect short walks, clear stories, close access, and a gentler way to cover the Mall, with wheelchair support available by advance arrangement.

“This was the perfect choice to take my mother-in-law on. Great for people who can only walk short distances, and if you plan ahead, Chris has a wheelchair he will bring for you. A lot of good information and able to get close without all the hassle of the hundreds of busses pushing for the same space. Worth every dollar and some.”

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14.2 Hour Guided Bike Tour of Capitol Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

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.”

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15.Half-Day Private Guided Bike Tour in Washington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

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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