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Washington DC · CYCLING TOURS

Top 15 Bike Tours in Washington DC

16 tours

The Mall is flat, the paths are kept away from traffic, and a bike covers in an hour what a walking tour spends a whole morning on. Below are the capital’s bike tours: monument loops, Tidal Basin routes in blossom season and night rides, with distances, bike types and prices.

Washington DC: Monuments by Night Bike Tour

Washington DC: Monuments by Night Bike Tour - Meeting at 801 D St NW by the US Navy Memorial Plaza

2.Monuments by Night Bike Tour

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

Pedal a flat 4-mile loop through DC at dusk, guided to 8 major monuments, plus inside Lincoln and Jefferson for crowd-free photos.

“James was great! Had lots of interesting things to say about each monument and was very personable. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour - Meeting at 801 D St NW and What to Expect Before You Ride

3.Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

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

Bike through Washington DC's top sights in 2 hours with a small-group guide. See Mall, Capitol, White House exterior, and more for $55.

“This was such a unique experience! Our guide Greg was very informative and fun! Great way to see and learn about DC 😊”

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Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

Customized Private Bike Tour of DC - White House and Capitol Hill, the Fast Start That Helps You Get Oriented

4.Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $595Top rated

A private, customizable DC bike tour with hotel pickup, free monuments stops, and snack-and-water support for an efficient 3-hour ride.

“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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Monumental Electric Bike Tour

Monumental Electric Bike Tour - From Grant to the Capitol: quick civics stops along the Mall

5.Monumental Electric Bike Tour

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

Ride DC’s monument core by e-bike on a guided loop from Grant to Jefferson, with quick stops, great stories, and easy logistics.

“It's a fun way to see multiple sites in D.C. Even on a hot day, you can cool off riding the bikes. This was my 2nd time and enjoyed Thank you Tim (tour guide)!”

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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour - Start point at 701 D St NW, bike fitting, and what to bring

6.Washington DC Cherry Blossoms By Bike Tour

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

Ride Washington DC’s cherry blossoms by bike at the Tidal Basin, with stops at major memorials and festival context. 2 hours, $65.

“I went solo on this bike tour while waiting for a friend. There were three families there and they were all super welcoming. 10/10 would recommend and go again!”

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Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC

Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC - Getting to the National Mall fast with hotel pickup

7.Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $595

Private 3-hour family bike tour through DC monuments with hotel pickup, rental bikes, snacks, and kid tag-alongs for up to 2.

“It’s very simple. If you want the best bike tour experience in our nation’s capital, then book the dc cycling concierge. He gets top marks in every category: Incredible historian, stunning photographer, incredible attention to detail, excellent communicator, fun personality, great with both kids and adults, brilliant tour guide. We planned a lot in our dc trip, and this was by far the highlight and the source of all our “keeper” pictures. Just outstanding.”

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Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall

Bike Tour: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall - Starting at 801 D St NW, Then Rolling Past Government Landmarks

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

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

An easy 2-hour guided bike ride past Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian area, the Lincoln Memorial, and the National Mall for $55.

“The tour guide, Hose was helpful, provided information for taking photos at important spots, and helped us throughout the ride. Overall I have enjoyed the ride and would recommend this tour to anyone who loves cycling.”

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Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return

Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return - Getting to know the estate: 3 hours on Washington’s doorstep

Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour - Route Design: How Bike Lanes Shape the Best Night Experience

11.Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $595

Private DC monuments at night bike tour with hotel pickup, lights and gear, and a customizable route past the city’s most iconic memorials.

“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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Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat - Pedaling the Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac River

13.Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 50 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $74

Pedal from Alexandria to Mt. Vernon on a wooded river trail, explore with an audio guide, then upgrade to a narrated Potomac boat ride.

“Picked up bikes in Alexandria. Easy metro ride on blue line from DC Picked up bikes then cycled s glorious 20 Mile through beautiful Virginia, along the Potomac river, to Mount Vernon. Bike man met us there to take our bikes back. Lunch at The Inn. Stroll around the house and gardens, then boat trip back Alexandria. Excellent day out”

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Washington DC eBike Rental with Helmet and Handlebar Bag for 16+

Washington DC eBike Rental with Helmet and Handlebar Bag for 16+ - National Mall Sweep: White House to Vietnam Memorial to Lincoln