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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Explore the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin on one of our Jamis or Marin mountain bikes!
- Learn from your professional & knowledgeable guides the little known stories and anecdotes about Washington DC.
- We provide a guided tour of all the famous monuments & memorials at night!
- Admire the tribute to President Abraham Lincoln - the Lincoln Memorial.
- Visit the Jefferson Memorial, dedicated in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth!
- See FDR's courage and wisdom are commemorated in the FDR Memorial.
- View the monument to a "forgotten" war - the Korean Memorial.
- See the World War II Memorial, honoring the more than 400,000 who died in the war.
- Our mountain bikes are fitted to your height for a comfortable ride and we include bike helmets & bottled water.
- Bring your camera for excellent photo opportunities of Washington DC at night!
Description
This 3-hour evening tour takes you to the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin, when the monuments are less crowded, the air is cooler and the views are magnificent. Riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights, and families are welcome.
Explore the new WWII memorial, Vietnam War memorial, Jefferson, Lincoln, and FDR memorials, and more.
A Few Highlights:
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
FDR Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
Korean Memorial
WWII Memorial
and more!
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do your tours work?
We'll provide each participant with an appropriately sized mountain bike, helmet and water bottle (participant may bring their own bikes if preferred). After going over bike usage and safety, the guide leads the group (no more than 15 participants per guide) on their adventure. Several stops are built into the tour, and there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions or take pictures!
Who can participate?
Our tours are completed at a relaxing pace and are for the "occasional" exerciser. We welcome anyone 9 years or older, who is in sufficient health to comfortably ride a bicycle. Consult a physician if you are in doubt. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 16 years old.
Who leads the tours?
Our lead guides have been professionally licensed and trained in CPR and First Aid. All other guides are avid cyclists and may be professionally licensed and trained in CPR and First Aid. Gratuities for your guides are greatly appreciated.
What do I need to bring?
We will provide you with a mountain bike fitted to your appropriate size. Helmets and full water bottles are also provided. All tours are outdoors so wear seasonally appropriate clothing (not too loose) and closed-toe shoes. Don't forget your camera, but please pack lightly, as you will be riding with your belongings. Each participant will be required to sign a waiver and release form at the start of the tour. Children not of legal age must have a parent or guardian sign his or her waiver.
Will there be bathroom breaks?
We request that customers use the facilities before going on tour; however, there are some bathrooms available during the tour if needed.
Tours may be cancelled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Washington DC Sites At Nite Bike Tour (Bicycle). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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My husband and I, along with our 4 kids, ages 10, 9, 6 and 3 absolutely loved this activity!!! Our oldest boys rode up front with the tour guide who was very outgoing and knowledgeable about the sites and entertained all the kids questions. My 6 year old was on a tandem bike with me which he loved. He felt like a big kid but I did all the pedaling. And our 3 year old loved the trailer and actually fell asleep in it. Our kids say it was their favorite part of the trip and they cant wait to do it the next time we visit!
Reviewed by: Dena B., USA, April 2010
It was one of the highlights of our DC trip.
Reviewed by: Michael M., USA, July 2009
Our bike tour was fantastic. We took our 10-year-old grandson and it was the highlight of our trip. After growing up in DC, I saw things I had never seen before. We booked online as the tours were filling up fast.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, June 2009
It was one of the highlights of our trip! We would recommend it to anyone. Our kids appreciated the break from all the walking.
Reviewed by: Nan L., USA, June 2009
My whole family loved the bike tour of the Monuments. The tour guide was very informative.
Reviewed by: Pamela, USA, April 2009
Great tour and guide. Please ask your guides to remain politically neutral during their tours.
Reviewed by: David F., USA, April 2009
The best part of our trip!
Reviewed by: Maryann V., USA, November 2007
This was a lot of fun! Something I would definitely recommend doing early in your vacation. This is a wonderful way to see all the sites without getting tired and extremely hot in the process. The bikes were comfortable, pace good, tour guide knowledgeable and we had enough time to enjoy each of the monuments.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, August 2007
We had such a good time we sent two other groups this summer.
Reviewed by: Joel D., USA, July 2007
This was a great tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and congenial and the entire evening was very enjoyable. There were children of all ages (my son was 9 and not the youngest) and no one seemed to be bored. The ride was also very safe. I would love to do this again on my next visit to Washington. This company was also good enough to call me a few days prior to our tour date and that is always appreciated!
Reviewed by: Veronica A., USA, July 2007
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the Washington DC Sites At Nite Bike Tour (Bicycle). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to Washington DC who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
Lincoln Memorial
There was a rule that no monument could be taller than the Capital building when the Lincoln Memorial was built. Due to this restriction they made this monument of Lincoln sitting down so that they could still make him and his features large and visible from far away.
Photo by: Christine C, United States of America, May 2008
WWII Memorial
The newest memorial to be added to Washington DC.
Photo by: Christine C, United States of America, May 2008
The Capital
Looking at the capital.
Photo by: Christine C, United States of America, May 2008
Washington Monument at Dusk
Although the tour has to start during daylight since it takes a few hours they time it so that you are at the Lincoln Memorial looking back towards Washington Monument at dusk.
Photo by: Christine C, United States of America, May 2008
My stunning bike
I was really surprised how comfortable these bikes were. Really not bad to ride. The vests are a little ugly, but good since the sun is set by the time you peddle back.
Photo by: Christine C, United States of America, May 2008
