3-Hour Monuments Bike Ride
Three hours with a guide from Unlimited Biking, looping the monuments and memorials around the National Mall, with time to step off the bike at each stop.
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Bike Tours Washington DC: Monuments, Night Rides And E-Bikes
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Washington DC: Monuments and Memorials Bike Tour
from $65 per person
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- 3 hours
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- Free cancellation
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Bike Tours Washington DC By The Numbers
555 ft
Washington Monument Height · 555 feet and 5 1/8 inches tall, 55 feet wide at the base
$10
Capital Bikeshare Day Pass · 24 hours; classic rides are free for the first 45 minutes, then $0.05 per minute
8,000 bikes
Capital Bikeshare Fleet · across 800+ stations in 8 jurisdictions around Washington
March 26
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom 2026 · the day 70% of Yoshino cherry blossoms were open at the Tidal Basin
Last week of March to first week of April
Typical Peak Bloom Window · the most likely span, weather permitting
Under 16
Helmet Age Rule · riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet on public roads and bike paths in DC
24 hours
Memorial Opening Hours · National Mall and Memorial Parks is open around the clock
Bike Tours Washington DC By Ride Type
Monuments By Day
Monuments Ride, E-Bike Upgrade
Unlimited Biking runs this three hour guided loop of the monuments and memorials, offered on standard bikes or e-bikes, with pauses at each stop along the way.
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2-Hour Capitol Hill Ride
A two hour guided spin through Capitol Hill's highlights, run by Unlimited Biking.
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Budget Cherry Blossom Ride
A two hour spring ride to the cherry blossoms, guided by Unlimited Biking.
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3-Hour Night Monuments Ride
Three hours after dark, riding the floodlit monuments with a guide from Unlimited Biking.
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Night Monuments, English Guide
The lights come on and the crowds thin out on this three hour night ride from Unlimited Biking, which loops the major monuments and memorials once the sun has set over the Mall.
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Monumental E-Bike Ride
Three hours on an e-bike, covering the monuments and memorials of central Washington DC with a guide.
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E-Bike, Tidal Basin Route
A three hour e-bike ride around the National Mall and Tidal Basin with a guide.
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4-Hour E-Bike, Bethesda Start
A four hour e-bike ride to the National Mall's monuments, setting out from Bethesda.
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Private Customized Route
A private three hour ride on a route built around what you want to see in Washington DC.
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Private Family-Friendly Ride
A three hour private tour paced for families, with a guide and a route that suits younger riders.
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Private Night Ride, Pickup
A private version of the night ride, with your own guide and the monuments lit up after dark.
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Half-Day Private, 4 To 5 Hours
A private half-day ride, four to five hours with your own guide covering Washington DC at a pace you set.
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Mount Vernon, Optional River Cruise
Bike from Old Town Alexandria toward Mount Vernon and return by boat on this packaged day out.
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Mount Vernon, 6.5-Hour Day
Cycling out of Alexandria toward Mount Vernon, then drifting back by boat on the Potomac.
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| Tour | Kind | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| 3-Hour Monuments Bike RideUnlimited Biking | Monuments By Day | 3 h | Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NW | $65 per person | ★ 4.8897 reviews | Check availability |
| 3-Hour Night Monuments RideUnlimited Biking | Night Monuments | 3 h | Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NW | $65 per person | ★ 4.7574 reviews | Check availability |
| Monuments Ride, E-Bike UpgradeUnlimited Biking | Monuments By Day | 3 h | Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NW | $65 per person | ★ 4.7437 reviews | Check availability |
| Night Monuments, English GuideUnlimited Biking | Night Monuments | 3 h | Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NW | $65 per person | ★ 4.5273 reviews | Check availability |
| 2-Hour Capitol Hill RideUnlimited Biking | Monuments By Day | 2 h | Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NW | $55 per person | ★ 4.6201 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Customized RouteDC Cycling Concierge | Private And Family | 3 h | 1525 H Street NW | $595 per group | ★ 5.0120 reviews | Check availability |
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The Best Month For Bike Tours Washington DC
Rainfall2.862.623.503.213.944.204.333.253.933.662.913.41
Rain Days5.75.46.56.47.36.56.75.65.84.95.06.4
Avg High45F / 30F48F / 32F56F / 39F68F / 48F76F / 58F85F / 68F90F / 72F88F / 71F81F / 64F69F / 52F58F / 42F49F / 34F
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January
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Rainfall: 2.86 in · Rain Days: 5.7 days · Avg High / Low: 45F / 30F
February
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Rainfall: 2.62 in · Rain Days: 5.4 days · Avg High / Low: 48F / 32F
March
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Rainfall: 3.50 in · Rain Days: 6.5 days · Avg High / Low: 56F / 39F
April
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Rainfall: 3.21 in · Rain Days: 6.4 days · Avg High / Low: 68F / 48F
May
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Rainfall: 3.94 in · Rain Days: 7.3 days · Avg High / Low: 76F / 58F
June
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Rainfall: 4.20 in · Rain Days: 6.5 days · Avg High / Low: 85F / 68F
July
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Rainfall: 4.33 in · Rain Days: 6.7 days · Avg High / Low: 90F / 72F
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Rainfall: 3.25 in · Rain Days: 5.6 days · Avg High / Low: 88F / 71F
September
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Rainfall: 3.93 in · Rain Days: 5.8 days · Avg High / Low: 81F / 64F
October
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Rainfall: 3.66 in · Rain Days: 4.9 days · Avg High / Low: 69F / 52F
November
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Rainfall: 2.91 in · Rain Days: 5.0 days · Avg High / Low: 58F / 42F
December
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Rainfall: 3.41 in · Rain Days: 6.4 days · Avg High / Low: 49F / 34F
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| January | 45F / 30F | 2.86 in | 5.7 days |
| February | 48F / 32F | 2.62 in | 5.4 days |
| March | 56F / 39F | 3.50 in | 6.5 days |
| April | 68F / 48F | 3.21 in | 6.4 days |
| May | 76F / 58F | 3.94 in | 7.3 days |
| June | 85F / 68F | 4.20 in | 6.5 days |
| July | 90F / 72F | 4.33 in | 6.7 days |
| August | 88F / 71F | 3.25 in | 5.6 days |
| September | 81F / 64F | 3.93 in | 5.8 days |
| October | 69F / 52F | 3.66 in | 4.9 days |
| November | 58F / 42F | 2.91 in | 5.0 days |
| December | 49F / 34F | 3.41 in | 6.4 days |
Guided Ride, Bikeshare Or On Foot: Bike Tours Washington DC Compared
| Guided Bike Tour | Capital Bikeshare Self-Ride | On Foot | |
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| Cost Basis | Per-person listing price at booking | $10 day pass, or $1 unlock plus $0.15 per minute on a classic bike | No ride cost; the Mall is open 24 hours |
| E-Bike Option | Listed tour by tour | $0.35 per minute single ride, $0.15 per minute with a pass | Not applicable |
| Riding Inside Memorials | Not permitted; guides walk bikes through the WWII and FDR Memorials | Not permitted; walk or lock the bike before entering | Not applicable |
| Helmet | Required by DC law for riders under 16 | Required by DC law for riders under 16 | Not applicable |
| Bike Parking At Memorials | Provided near each major memorial | Provided near each major memorial | Not applicable |
Where Bike Tours Washington DC Start And Ride
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Top Tours: Departure Points
- 3-Hour Monuments Bike Ridefrom $65
- 3-Hour Night Monuments Ridefrom $65
- Lincoln MemorialMall And Monuments · 2.4 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Washington MonumentMall And Monuments · 1.1 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Vietnam Veterans MemorialMall And Monuments · 2.2 km from National Mall in a straight line
- National WWII MemorialMall And Monuments · 1.6 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Korean War Veterans MemorialMall And Monuments · 2.2 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Jefferson MemorialTidal Basin And Memorials · 1.5 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Martin Luther King Jr. MemorialTidal Basin And Memorials · 2.0 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt MemorialTidal Basin And Memorials · 1.9 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Tidal BasinTidal Basin And Memorials · 1.5 km from National Mall in a straight line
- US CapitolCapitol And Downtown · 1.1 km from National Mall in a straight line
- White HouseCapitol And Downtown · 1.5 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Lafayette SquareCapitol And Downtown · 1.6 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Georgetown Waterfront ParkWaterfront And Trails · 4.0 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Arlington Memorial BridgeWaterfront And Trails · 2.9 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Theodore Roosevelt Island And Mount Vernon TrailWaterfront And Trails · 3.5 km from National Mall in a straight line
- L'Enfant PlazaStart Points · 490 m from National Mall in a straight line
- Union StationStart Points · 1.6 km from National Mall in a straight line
- Smithsonian CastleStart Points · 340 m from National Mall in a straight line
- Unlimited Biking, 701 D Street NWDeparture Points · 550 m from National Mall in a straight line
- 4926 Hampden Lane, BethesdaDeparture Points · 12 km from National Mall in a straight line
- 1525 H Street NWDeparture Points · 1.7 km from National Mall in a straight line
- 1113 Pennsylvania Avenue SEDeparture Points · 2.8 km from National Mall in a straight line
- 1199 N Fairfax Street, AlexandriaDeparture Points · 8.3 km from National Mall in a straight line
What Riders Say About Bike Tours Washington DC
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“It was very informative and enjoyable. Our tour guide, Joe, gave many interesting facts and context behind each stop and was kind enough to take lovely pictures of us with the monuments.”
“The BEST way to see the sights…. Walking would have been too much for my 3 kids. It was their favorite thing we did on vacation. I was so happy there was even a bike for my 7 yo and he was able to do the whole ride with no problems!! Highly recommend.”
“Our guide, Adrian, was super knowledgeable and kept each of us, including the kids, engaged and having fun. The bikes could have been a little bit more updated, but I highly recommend the company and this guide.”
“Great host and cohost, very friendly and professional. The tour was a lot of fun and informative to all riders. Definitely it was worth it.”
Where To Stay Before Your Ride
The Hay-Adams
Lafayette Square, Washington, DC
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Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC By IHG
Penn Quarter, Washington, DC
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Who Operates The Rides Listed Here?
Unlimited Biking operates most of the scheduled rides listed on this site, including the monuments and memorials tours, the night rides, the Capitol Hill tours and the Alexandria Mount Vernon trip, plus one private tour as Unlimited Biking Washington DC. Other private rides are run by DC Cycling Concierge and Two Wheels DC, and the Bethesda National Mall e-bike tour is operated by Pedego Bethesda.
What Kinds Of Guided Bike Tour Can You Book Here?
Five categories cover the 18 rides on this site: six daytime monuments tours, two night monument tours, three e-bike tours, five private and family rides, and two longer trips from Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Daytime options include cherry blossom rides around the Tidal Basin in spring.
What Should You Expect To Pay Per Rider?
Shared rides are priced per person. The short Capitol Hill rides start at $55, the standard monuments tours at $65, e-bike tours at $85 to $89, and the Mount Vernon bike and boat tours from Alexandria at $95.
How Much Time Do The Rides Take?
Most rides last two or three hours. The Capitol Hill and cherry blossom tours run about two hours, while the monuments, night and e-bike tours take three.
Can You Ride An E-Bike Instead?
Yes. The Monuments and Memorials tour and the cherry blossom ride each come in a bike and an e-bike version at different price points.
Where Do The DC Tours Meet?
The Mall never closes its gates. It welcomes bikes day and night.
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