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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Washington Monument

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Potomac River

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Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible

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International Spy Museum

International Spy Museum

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White House Visitor Center

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Christmas activities

Christmas activities

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Night tours

Museums & exhibitions

Museums & exhibitions

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Halloween activities

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National Harbor tours

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Mount Vernon tours

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Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Tour

4.7 out of 5 stars
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54 reviews
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Learn about Washington DC's African American history in a family-friendly way. Learn about how African Americans have helped shape the National Mall and visit the History and culture museum.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group
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Lisa – United StatesOctober 10, 2025 – Verified booking 

Nur Ali Gray was a great tour guide—-very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about history! My teens loved him.

Highlights
  • Walk to the national Mall to learn how African American influenced its shape
  • Explore the African American museum with an entertaining and informative guide
  • Experience a fun and family-friendly tour
Full description
Give your family a fantastic taste of African American History and Culture with a professional tour guide.

Learn how before the creation of the National Mall and the nation’s capital, much of the land that is now Washington, D.C. was worked by enslaved Africans, your tour guide will take you then for a private tour at The National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Your tour guide will focus on important highlights to keep children engaged and stop them from becoming overwhelmed and losing interest. During the tour, see how the stories, histories, and cultures of African Americans are shaped and informed by global influences.

With your family, explore what it means to be an American and discover how American values like resiliency, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in African American history and culture.
Includes
Private or group tour (depending on the option selected)
Family-friendly guide
Private tour in the National Mall
Private tour inside of the National African American history and culture Museum
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips (optional)

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Meeting point
Meet your guide at the entrance of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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  • The African American museum entrance is free but we provide a reservation
  • Book this activity to have a private tour guide
  • This is not an official Smithsonian tour. Customers booking this tour are paying for UTG Experience's services and perspective, which is independent of and may not represent the views of the Smithsonian

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based on 54 reviews

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Lisa – United StatesOctober 10, 2025 – Verified booking 
Nur Ali Gray was a great tour guide—-very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about history! My teens loved him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Diana – United StatesJune 22, 2024 – Verified booking 
Our guide was great! It was my sisters and I we enjoyed it.
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GetYourGuide travelerMay 7, 2024 – Verified booking 
The guide was knowledgeable, professional and personable.
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Frank – United StatesJuly 3, 2023 – Verified booking 
Hur was a great guide! Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about African American history. We loved it
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Joanne – CanadaJune 9, 2023 – Verified booking 
This was a guided tour for 5 adults. Nur was about 30 minutes late, however, the tour was excellent. He was knowledgeable, well informed on current events and skillfully guided us through the very busy museum. He spoke clearly over the noise of the crowd.
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Raymond – United StatesMay 22, 2023 – Verified booking 
My family enjoyed this very much. The guide was not only knowledgeable, but engaging. She was attentive to our family young to old. We would highly recommend this tour.
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BridgetApril 25, 2023 – Verified booking 
The tour was excellent for both kids and adults. Our guide, Nur, was funny, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. He kept our small child and teenager entertained the entire time. He also gave pearls of wisdom to our children to encourage them to follow their dreams and be the best they can be. His knowledge of items displayed in the museum as well as Black history in general was seemingly endless!!! The description on Trip Adviser stated that the activity would include a tour of the National Mall and the African American History Museum, however the tour was solely of the museum. I thought I would be disappointed but by the end of the tour I was so enriched and so pleased that just the museum tour alone was well worth the money. I would highly recommend this activity for families and/or individuals of all ages!
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Kathleen H – United StatesMarch 26, 2023 – Verified booking 
We loved everything about our guided tour with Koura. From the moment we met her and engaged, we knew we were going to learn so much. Her in depth knowledge, her intelligence, her love for the history of the Museum, it was a win/win for all of us. Koura knew just how to keep the attention of our 12- & 15-year-old grandchildren also. They were impressed.
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Richard – United StatesMarch 19, 2022 – Verified booking 
It was awesome what an experience me and my wife learned so much of things we never knew and the tour gentleman was excellent he taught us over and beyond would love to do all over again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sheila – United StatesOctober 26, 2021 – Verified booking 
Michael was our tour guide. Not only was he professional , charming but very knowledgeable. He did not rush us nor made us feel as though the 2 hours were running out quickly. He was engaging and told us how to maneuver the rest of the museums with out him. It was a wonderful experience and I am so happy we had a tour guide because we got so much more out of the experience. I would recommend planning two days to fully experience the impact this museum should have on all people.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Lisa – United States

Nur Ali Gray was a great tour guide—-very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about history! My teens loved him.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Diana – United States

Our guide was great! It was my sisters and I we enjoyed it.

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