Washington DC: Pedicab Tour Monuments & Memorials

Roll Past Eight Monuments Without Leaving Your Seat

You get a private pedicab with an expert guide covering the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and Albert Einstein Memorial: all without walking, waiting in lines, or dealing with weather. The guide sets the pace and adjusts the route to your interests, and the tour works for families, dogs, and anyone who needs to avoid a full day on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The White House5m
2. Washington Monument5m
3. National World War II Memorial5m
4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial7m
5. Korean War Veterans Memorial5m
6. Lincoln Memorial5m
7. Vietnam Veterans Memorial5m
8. Albert Einstein Memorial5m

DC Monuments and Memorials Tour

• See the White House from afar or close
• View the Washington Monument base
• Visit National World War II Memorial up close
• Explore Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
• Walk by Korean War Veterans Memorial
• Admire Lincoln Memorial statue and inscriptions
• Visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall and statues
• See Albert Einstein Memorial statue
• Walk through Declaration of Independence Memorial

The experience

The pedicab is already moving when you settle in: your guide pedaling you straight toward the White House, then pivoting toward the National Mall where the Washington Monument rises 555 feet above the surrounding streets. You're not walking the length of it or waiting in a queue. You're gliding past, taking in the scale of the thing from a vantage point most visitors never get. The pedicab tour of DC monuments covers the major sites: the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial along the Tidal Basin: each one approached without the crowding of a bus or the fatigue of a full day on foot. Your guide, one of the top in Washington, sets the pace, stops when something catches your eye, and moves on when you're ready.

What makes this different from walking the National Mall is the weather protection and the rhythm. Rain, snow, sun. You're shielded. Kids don't hit a wall of exhaustion halfway through. Dogs ride along without complaint. If you have mobility concerns, this is the option that lets you see everything without compromise. The pedicab holds up to two passengers comfortably (minimum two guests per booking), and the guide knows which memorials work best in daylight and which ones transform at night when the lighting kicks in: the Korean War Memorial especially hits different after dark. You move through history at a human pace, stopping to read the inscriptions on the Vietnam Wall or climb onto the Albert Einstein Memorial statue if the mood strikes.

Night tours are also available and usually include all the lit-up sights, which changes how you experience the monuments entirely. The whole route takes as long as you want it to. There's no fixed schedule pushing you through. You're in control of what you linger on and what you skip, which is the real luxury of a private pedicab instead of a group tour. The guide handles the route. You just show up and ride.

What’s included

• Your tour includes private pedicab transportation with an expert guide, weather protection, and visits to the White House, Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr.
• Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Albert Einstein Memorial.
• Dogs and children are welcome, and the pedicab accommodates families, infants in strollers, and service animals.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private pedicab tour lasting 3 hoursGuide in English · Available from 22 Apr 2027Lasts 3 hours; pickup is included

Private pedicab tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · Available from 27 Apr 2027Lasts 4 hours; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 Apr 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (under 9)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see DC's major monuments without walking the National Mall all day, managing crowds, or arranging your own timing: the pedicab and guide handle the logistics so you focus on the sites.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (under 9).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the pedicab tour take?

Duration depends on your pace and which sites you want to linger at. There's no fixed schedule. You control the stops.

Can dogs come on the tour?

Yes, dogs are welcome on the pedicab tour.

Is the pedicab accessible for wheelchairs?

The pedicab itself is not wheelchair accessible, but all the monuments and surrounding areas are. The tour is recommended for anyone with mobility concerns who wants to avoid walking the full National Mall.

How many people can fit in a pedicab?

Up to two passengers per pedicab. A minimum of two guests is required per booking.

Are night tours available?

Yes, night tours are available and typically include all the lit-up monuments and memorials.

Do we go inside the monuments?

No. The tour views monuments from outside. You can walk up close to some (like the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial) and view others from a distance (like the Washington Monument).

Is there a weight limit for the pedicab?

The pedicab is recommended for a combined passenger weight of up to 700 lbs, with an absolute maximum capacity of 850 lbs.

What's included in the tour?

Private pedicab transportation and an expert tour guide. Entry to monuments is free.