Private Family-Friendly Bike Tour of DC
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Exploring DC by bike gives you the opportunity to experience DC’s iconic monuments and museums in a personable and approachable way. With your own personal guide, you can relax, enjoy the city's sites so much more and we'll help bring history to life! Adults and children of all ages can enjoy riding bikes together; smaller children may be chauffeured safely in our custom "Precious Cargo Bike" to carry children ages 2 to 10 and/or on a tag-along. We will be happy to add other sites of interest for you and your kids. Always a favorite DC experience for the entire crew.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
The White House
We'll check out and discuss some of the White House's amazing history and some remarkable stories. We'll also admire a few of the other nearby buildings of note.
U.S. Capitol
We'll soak up great views, discuss some of the building's amazing history, and take family photos with the US Capitol Building.
Options
Family Tour for 5 or 6 People
Private bike tour for 5-6 guests of Washington DC memorials, monuments, and major sights customized to your goals. Pickup included
Family Tour for 3-4 People
Private bike tour for 3-4 guests of Washington DC memorials, monuments, and major sights customized to your goals. Pickup included
Tour for 1 or 2 People
Private Tour for 1-2 People: Private bike tour for 1-2 guests of Washington DC memorials, monuments, and major sights customized to your goals. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pick-up
Family bike or tag-along for smaller children
Premium water bottle
Professional guide
Healthy and kid-friendly snacks
Bicycles, helmets, and gear
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Bike Tour in DC for Families
baylees695,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff gave us the best custom bike tour of DC monuments! He is an expert on family-friendly bike paths and also on each historical marker along the mall, from the Washington monument to the Lincoln memorial, he kept us safe, entertained, and inspired. He even fed us snacks! He made sure we took a route that everyone in my family could keep up with, knew where the closest bathroom breaks were at any given time, and honestly sparked a love of history in my 11 year-old son. We could not have done this on our own. He took very cool pics of us along the way too. Jeff's stories about the city are engaging from the beginning of the tour when he laid out a map of the city and showed us where were going to the end when we wished we had more time. His enthusiasm and love of history is contagious. I would love to do it again and go at nighttime to see everything lit up.
Best way to see DC- Must do!
jansc0ttf,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the highlight of our trip to DC! We saw so much and learned SO much form Jeff. Our kids are 7, 10, 10 and 12 and he was excellent with all of us. Jeff checked in with me several times before the trip to get to know us and has a great plan for our family. He also brought gloves, snacks, helmets and water bottles- made it very easy. I would recommend DC Cycling Concierge to anyone!
2nd lap as good as the 1st!
923kennethz,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our 2nd time out with Jeff. We came last year and did a family tour around the mall from the Supreme Court to the Lincoln memorial and everything in between. It was the highlight of our trip and when we decided to come back to DC this year the first thing we did was to book our tour with DC Cycling Concierge. Jeff has a wealth of knowledge and makes everything easy, enjoyable and educational. On our 2nd tour with him this year he was attentive to our desire to return to a few family favorites from last year while sprinkling in some off the beaten path historical sites. He moves at your speed and provides everything you need from helmets to gloves, mittens, jackets, water and most importantly snacks. If we return to DC next year we will without a doubt be booking a tour with Jeff. We found out about Jeff through a friend that took a family tour with him and we tell everyone we know travelling to DC about him as well!
DC's best guided bike adventure
FrequentFlier312671,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on this tour! Our guide, Jeff, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with all members of our group. We learned the history of Washington DC along with fun facts and stories along the way. The route was well planned and safe. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see the city in a unique, active and engaging way.
Highlight of our trip
rle201,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our trip to DC. Our family had the best time with Jeff touring on bikes. Jeff was personal with the recommendations of places to visit. He was kind enough to accommodate a struggling rider and provided hidden gems of sites throughout the city. I’d 200% recommend this activity for anyone- whether an individual wanting to see sites or a large group.
Awesome experience with DC cycling!
thadroepke,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had it an incredible day with Jeff And DC cycling. Jeff was so knowledgeable, organized, and safe for our group of six. The time with him just flew by. He was also kind enough to bring gloves and hats for everyone as it was a chilly day. I would highly recommend jeff and DC cycling.
Biking tour around DC!
E9853PYelleng,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff was amazing! We had a special day touring all of the monuments around DC and covered a lot of ground! He was extremely knowledgeable and very kind to all of our kids! Highly recommend this experience!
Jeff's family-friendly bike tour exceeded our expectations!!
U2361JJdanielf,Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cycling with Jeff through DC was amazing! A 10 out of 10!! The tour exceeded our expectations, as all three kids (17, 14, 12) announced that this bike tour was the best part of our trip. Jeff has a wealth of knowledge about DC, and was certain to share stories you don't typically hear about in history books. Jeff was a great guide (we stopped at all the big destination spots, and he took us to some of the lesser known spots as well), photographer (he graciously took photos of our family in front of all of the stops), and host (he brought us all personal water bottles, snacks, and extra clothing to adapt to the weather). The trip was a fun way to see the city, while also sneaking in a little exercise. We highly recommend Jeff's bike tour and this experience!
Amazing DC bike tour experience
Pinakin J,Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeff was an awesome giude! Very knowledable about all of the different monuments and historical sites which made the tour fun and interesting. He went at a comfortably pace and we never felt rushed at any of the sites. I would highly recommend this tour to other families!
Perfect way to see DC with kids!
Emilymiller889,Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of my family's trip to DC and it was the absolute perfect way to do DC with kids. Jeff was fantastic - he engaged my kids through the whole day, made the history and context come alive. He was super flexible, handling a 6, 8 and 10 year old's questions (and need for extra breaks) like the pro he clearly is. We ended up extending our tour by almost two hours we were having such a great time. Thank you Jeff!
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