Black History in Motion: Historic DC Bus Tour

Why You'll Love This Tour

• You’ll experience Black history in motion, connecting neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories across the city


• You’ll hear context-rich storytelling from a licensed local guide and author deeply rooted in DC history


• You’ll explore both iconic sites and lesser-known places often missed on traditional tours


• You’ll enjoy a comfortable, well-paced experience with time to step off the bus, reflect, and take photos


• You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Black history shaped Washington, DC—and how those stories continue to resonate today

What to Expect

This fun and educational 3–3.5 hour guided bus tour with short walking stops explores Washington, DC through Black history, neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories hidden in plain sight. Designed for both locals and visitors, the tour blends movement, storytelling, and place-based history to show how culture, leadership, and legacy are woven into the city.

Featured Stories & Sites (subject to change):

• Lincoln Park, where Frederick Douglass spoke before an estimated 25,000 people


• African American Civil War Memorial, honoring the United States Colored Troops


• Historic churches founded by formerly enslaved people, including sites connected to organizing for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom


• Locations where newly freed African Americans forged new lives following the Civil War


• A drive-by exploration of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a museum more than 100 years in the making


• A narrated ride along historic U Street / Black Broadway, highlighting music, activism, and cultural influence


• Lincoln Memorial, examining emancipation and its role in Black freedom movements


• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, reflecting on activism, leadership, and lasting legacy


• Drive by Howard University, one of the nation’s most significant historically Black colleges and universities


• Additional neighborhoods, murals, and landmarks shared along the route as time allows

Tour Highlights:

• Comfortable, temperature-controlled transportation with guided narration throughout


• Opportunities to get off the bus for photos, commentary, and closer exploration


• A balanced mix of riding and light to moderate walking


• Engaging storytelling that connects iconic sites with lesser-known histories