The Nation’s Capital
Regardless if you’re brand new to Washington D.C. or you know the Nation’s capital like the back of your hand, this tour has something for you! Our knowledgeable and captivating tour guides will entertain you with the most fascinating stories and anecdotes about the history of D.C. covering everything from past Presidents, Congress, memorial, parks, architecture, and political scandals.
Tour Details
What’s Included
Good to Know
Highlights
Meeting Point
All of our tours meet at our partner office located at 701 D Street NW Washington DC 20004.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About our Bikes/Biking in Washington, D.C.
Is a helmet included? Do I have to wear a helmet?
Yes, helmets are provided and we require all riders to wear helmets on our tours.
Your safety is top priority for us and studies have shown that helmets can reduce head injuries by at least 85%.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
Absolutely! We have tons of families as we’re a great family activity. We have smaller bike options for children, however we cannot offer attachments (like trailers or tandems) on this tour due to the hilly terrain. If you’re looking for kid’s accessories, we suggest reserving our Monuments & Memorials Bike Tour.
All riders over 100lbs (45kg) must ride their own bicycle. We have various smaller sized mountain bikes for those able to ride on their own, and of course, our regular beach cruisers for children big enough to ride them.
Unfortunately, we do not have any adult tricycles or bikes with training wheels for adults that may be less confident in their riding ability.
Please Note: All child bikes use hand brakes. There are no pedal brakes available.
If I am pregnant can I join the tour?
Unfortunately, due to the risk to both child and mother, pregnant women are not allowed to participate on our bike tours.
Do we ride bikes in the streets or on sidewalks?
Most of our tours ride in wide bike/pedestrian paths, but we do occasionally ride in the street depending on the tour.
We carefully designed each tour route with safety as the top priority. Whether on the street, bike lane, or pedestrian path, you always have a tour guide who is an expert and safely maneuvering your group around the city.
General Tour Questions
Where is the meeting point?
All tours meet at our office located at 701 D Street NW Washington DC 20004.
Are reservations required?
Yes, reservations are required for all tours.
What is your cancellation policy?
We’re happy to offer free changes and 100% refund up to 24 hours before tour* Failure to cancel a reservation at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds. Fare difference may apply.
Is this tour offered in any other languages, or only English?
All scheduled tours are in English, but private tours can sometimes be scheduled in other languages, given we have a tour guide who speaks the language of your choice.
Do we go inside the museums and monuments?
We do reserve time to walk around some memorials on tour, however our bike tours are designed to enjoy the city from a broad perspective so that’s what we’re going to do!
Unfortunately, we cannot enter the museums due to time constraints on this tour. Additionally, there’s always some people that want 10 minutes in the Smithsonian’s and others that want 3 hours.
How many people will be in my group?
We limit group sizes to 15 guests per guide. Larger groups will be split into two. For larger parties, please inquire about a private tour at privatetours@fattiretours.com.
How long before my tour should I arrive?
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
What is your weather policy?
All of our tours operate rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos available in our office for purchase.
What is included with a tour?
Along with one of our phenomenal tour guides, every guest will receive a bike & a helmet.
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