Recorrido por la historia afroamericana con entrada al Museo de Historia Afroamericana
Descripción
KB Tours es un operador turístico único de la Herencia Afroamericana en Washington DC que lleva a los visitantes a explorar los barrios históricos afroamericanos en los cuatro cuadrantes de la ciudad, a menudo fuera de los caminos trillados. Con guías expertos que son apasionados por compartir hechos interesantes e historias cautivadoras de la historia negra de Washington DC, KB Tours se enorgullece de proporcionar una experiencia turística atractiva y entretenida. Los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de detenerse y visitar monumentos y monumentos emblemáticos de la ciudad, incluyendo el Lincoln Memorial, el Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, el Capitolio, el exterior de la Casa Blanca, y recorrer el Frederick Douglass cuando se abra. Los guías de KB Tours se comprometen a mantener a los visitantes de todas las edades comprometidos durante todo el recorrido, animando a los niños pequeños a participar en las actividades turísticas. El tour incluye un boleto al Museo de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana. Usted debe tomar el tour para unirse a nosotros para la entrada al museo.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
La sede del Consejo Nacional de Mujeres Negras (NCNW) es un edificio histórico ubicado en Washington D.C., Estados Unidos. El NCNW fue fundado en 1935 por Mary McLeod Bethune, educadora y líder de derechos civiles, para promover los derechos y el bienestar de las mujeres afroamericanas y sus familias. La organización tiene su sede en el mismo edificio desde 1953 y ha sido designada Monumento Histórico Nacional. El edificio está ubicado en 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, en el corazón de la capital de la nación, a pocas cuadras de la Casa Blanca. El edificio se construyó originalmente a fines del siglo XIX como un edificio de oficinas comerciales. En 1942, el edificio fue comprado por el Consejo Nacional de Mujeres Negras con la ayuda de un préstamo de la Administración Federal de Vivienda.
Podrá pararse donde tuvo lugar la toma de posesión del presidente Obama. Escuchará historias de cómo los esclavos ayudan a construir el Capitolio y la Casa Blanca. Escuchará cómo la Corte Suprema que estaba en el Capitolio tomó varias decisiones que afectaron a las personas de color durante décadas.
Este edificio icónico es la residencia oficial y el lugar de trabajo del presidente de los Estados Unidos. Los afroamericanos también han jugado un papel importante en la Casa Blanca, desde los trabajadores esclavizados que construyeron la casa hasta el primer presidente afroamericano de los Estados Unidos, Barack Obama.
Uno de los eventos más significativos que tuvo lugar en el Salón de la Constitución fue un concierto de la renombrada contralto afroamericana, Marian Anderson, el 9 de abril de 1939. Se había programado que Anderson actuara en el Salón de la Constitución, pero el DAR, propietario del salón en ese momento, se negó a permitirle actuar allí debido a su raza. El incidente provocó una controversia nacional y, finalmente, con la ayuda de la Primera Dama Eleanor Roosevelt, Anderson pudo actuar en los escalones del Monumento a Lincoln el domingo de Pascua, 9 de abril de 1939, frente a una multitud de 75.000 personas. El concierto fue un hito en la lucha por los derechos civiles y ayudó a llamar la atención sobre el problema de la discriminación racial en los Estados Unidos.
El guía turístico le dará información sobre el Lincoln Memorial, así como información sobre los eventos históricos afroamericanos que han tenido lugar en el Memorial. Escuchará historias sobre la Marcha en Washington, el Concierto de Marion Anderson y Robert Moten dando el discurso de dedicación para la inauguración del Lincoln Memorial.
El guía turístico mostrará y explicará el muro de inscripción con 14 citas y declaraciones, la montaña de la desesperación y la piedra de la esperanza. Se le informarán interesantes y hechos sobre la realización del King Memorial.
Nuestro recorrido incluirá un recorrido a pie por el interior de la casa de Frederick Douglass (martes, miércoles, sábado). Los otros días pasaremos por la casa de Douglass y contaremos la historia de la casa.
LeDroit Park es conocido por su rica historia cultural. El barrio fue construido originalmente para los profesores blancos de la Universidad de Howard. LeDroit Park to Homes se vendió a compradores blancos y negros, lo que lo convirtió en uno de los primeros vecindarios integrados de la ciudad. LeDroit Park también tiene una rica historia de actividad cultural e intelectual. El vecindario fue el hogar de muchos líderes afroamericanos prominentes, incluida Mary Church Terrell, la primera presidenta de la Asociación Nacional de Mujeres de Color, y Duke Ellington, el legendario músico de jazz. A principios del siglo XX, el área era conocida como "Black Broadway" por su próspera escena de entretenimiento, que incluía clubes nocturnos, teatros y locales de música.
Aprenderás sobre las 209,000 tropas y marineros afroamericanos que lucharon durante la Guerra Civil. El monumento fue dedicado en 1998. Podrá leer las placas que tienen los nombres de todos los USCT que estaban en los 166 regimientos. Podrá ver la estatua llamada Sprit of Freedom, realizada por Ed Hamilton.
Dunbar High School es una escuela secundaria pública histórica ubicada en Washington D.C. La escuela fue fundada en 1870 como la primera escuela secundaria pública para afroamericanos en los Estados Unidos. Dunbar High School tiene una larga y orgullosa historia de excelencia académica y ha sido fundamental en la educación y el éxito de muchas figuras notables, incluida la líder y educadora de derechos civiles Mary McLeod Bethune y el poeta Paul Laurence Dunbar.
El Howard Theatre es un teatro histórico ubicado en Washington D.C. El teatro se inauguró originalmente en 1910 y fue uno de los primeros teatros del país en ser diseñado y operado por afroamericanos. El teatro se convirtió rápidamente en un destino popular para los artistas y el público afroamericano durante la era de la segregación y desempeñó un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de la música y la cultura afroamericana. A lo largo de los años, el Teatro Howard acogió a muchos de los artistas afroamericanos más famosos de la época, incluidos Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald y Marvin Gaye. El teatro también era un lugar importante para los comediantes y era conocido por sus espectáculos "Chitlin 'Circuit", que presentaban a comediantes e intérpretes afroamericanos.
Pasaremos por una de las grandes universidades de los Estados Unidos. Howard University se estableció en 1867. La universidad tiene 13 escuelas. Algunos de los graduados de Howard son Thurgood Marshall, Elijah Cummings, Taraji Henson y Toni Morrison.
Pasaremos por la Casa Carter G. Woodson, el hogar del "Padre de la Historia Negra". Woodson fue un destacado historiador y erudito afroamericano al que se le atribuye la creación del Mes de la Historia Negra.
Pasaremos por delante de la casa del consejo de Bethune. La Sra. Bethune compró la casa en 1943. El diseño de la casa segundo Imperio francés. Nos detendremos y recorreremos la casa de jueves a sábado si el tiempo lo permite.
Al final del recorrido de 3 horas y 30 minutos, se le entregarán entradas para el Museo de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana. Los boletos serán boletos para el mismo día. Una vez dentro del museo, podrá quedarse despierto hasta las 5:30 cuando cierre el museo. Una vez que llegue al museo, el recorrido habrá terminado. Debes hacer el tour para conseguir la entrada al museo
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(414)
The driver was very nice and courteous He took took his time drove safely and here to our traffic laws. The passengers had a question he was able to answer it very fluently intelligently. The driver went above and beyond to take us back to the Reflecting Pool to take a pictures a nice gesture on his past. I highly recommend this tour and the tour guide as well.
Glad you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for your review. Kenny was your driver/ guide
Kenny was great and very accommodating. Very informative. Bus was very clean and air conditioning worked great!
Thank Leida. I hope you had a great time in DC
On 7/11/2026, a hot day in Washington DC, I stepped into a very comfortable air conditioned Bus Tour hosted by KB Tours. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humor. The pace of tour was perfect and I never felt rushed. KB went above and beyond to give us a first class experience. He stopped at all the popular historical sites such as the National Mall, Lincoln & Washington Memorial, the US Capitol and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The tour headed to South DC and I saw the famous Big Chair in Anacostia. KB enlightening us on the different evolving housing architecture, the iconic Frederic Douglass National Historic site and the Howard theater. One of my favorite part of the tour was the visit to the famous Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic site. The grand finale on the tour was the National Museum of African America History and KB encouraged us to visit the lowest level and move upwards through the museum’s history - very good advice. Thank you KB Tours for a memorable experience.
This tour was disappointing and did not provide the value we expected for the price. As a family of six, this was a considerable expense, and unfortunately, the experience fell well short of our expectations. The driver seemed annoyed by the responsibility of both driving the bus and providing the historical narration. Instead of an engaging, educational tour, the commentary felt minimal, and much of the experience consisted of being dropped off at various locations to explore on your own. Most stops lasted only 15–20 minutes, which wasn't nearly enough time to meaningfully experience the sites or learn about their historical significance. If you're interested in visiting African-American historical landmarks, I would recommend skipping this tour altogether. With a little research, you can create your own itinerary, spend as much time as you want at each location, and save a significant amount of money. Unless the tour adds knowledgeable guides, more meaningful historical storytelling, and adequate time at each stop, it's difficult to justify the cost.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations. I would like to respectfully address a few of your concerns. Our tour is designed to last approximately three and a half to four hours, and it covers all four quadrants of Washington, D.C. Because of the distance between historic sites and the realities of city traffic, we must carefully balance travel time, narration, and time at each stop. If we were to spend 45 to 50 minutes at every location, the tour would become a much longer experience, likely closer to six hours. Regarding the narration, I take great pride in the historical content I provide. After more than 30 years of giving African American history tours in Washington, D.C., I have worked hard to offer guests meaningful context, insight, and perspective. While I understand that every guest may have a different expectation, it is rare for someone to say that I am not knowledgeable. I would respectfully encourage you to read past reviews, including many from guests who praised the depth of knowledge and historical information provided, even when they may have had other criticisms. You are correct that with some research, a person can create their own itinerary. However, what I strive to offer is not simply a list of locations, but the insight, historical connections, and lived experience that come from decades of guiding visitors through the city’s African American history. I understand that I will not please everyone, but I will continue to do my very best, as I have done for more than 30 years, to share the powerful and important stories of African American history in Washington, D.C. Thank you again for your feedback.
African Americans have been left out of the history books to some extent. Many of their contributions have not been recognized or acknowledged. Enjoyed seeing the house where Frederick Douglas lived.
Thank you
Well the tour had good info and places it took you around the city. But ☝🏾 hopefully the man that conducts the tour has more than you. I scheduled this tour for me and my son as we visited DC from New Orleans. We had other tours and plans lined up to do. But I received a phone call from the tour conductor telling me that we were the only people for Wednesday and could we switch to Thursday. He then began to tell me that gas was to high and he wouldn't be making hardly any money with just 2 people on his tour that day. He said if not he would give a refund. Which meant we would miss out on the tour. So, I had to go through changes moving other things around. It was very frustrating to say the least.
My daughter's are repeat guest, but as my first time it was a FANTASTIC trip, with a very knowledgeable guide! Thanks again. P.s. my 3rd grader says hello :)
Thank you very much. Tell my favorite 3rd grader that she made my day. Safe travels
Great experience. Impressive, informative, enlightening!!
Be careful when booking this tour. I booked it and received a Booking Receipt number and a confirmation number when the funds were withdrawn. I left my hotel at 8:00 AM, drove 45 minutes to go 15 miles in heavy stop and go traffic. (if you know anything about DC-VA morning rush hour traffic). The pickup point was supposed to be at the US Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW on Wednesday May 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM. I secured parking and paid $20 to park close to the pickup location. I arrived at the pickup location at 9:10AM. It started to drizzle rain and at 9:30 the transportation wasn't there. Then at 9:45AM they still were not there. I called the tour company that operated this tour. I was informed that they didn't have a tour scheduled for the 21st of May. The man that I spoke with (I won't mention his name) said he would call me back. Then I called Viator Customer Care and explained what the tour company told me. I was placed on hold while the Viator representative called the tour company. The tour company didn't answer the phone call. As my call to the Viator rep ended she said that I would probably get a refund, but she would need to speak with the tour company. I did receive a refund of the $175.00 I paid for the tour. I had to eat the $20.00 I paid for parking and I lost my time which is something you can never get back.
I would like to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the customer may have experienced. There was a mistake made on my part, and I take responsibility for that. However, I would also like to clarify several statements regarding what occurred. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:31 a.m., I received a call from the customer stating that he had an African American History Tour scheduled with KB Tours. At first, I informed him that I did not have any tours scheduled for that day. After gathering more information from the customer, I realized that a scheduling mistake had been made. During that same 9:31 a.m. conversation, I informed the customer that he would receive a refund. I also asked him for his email address so I could send him tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Although I was only responsible for refunding the customer’s money, I provided the museum tickets because I felt it was the right thing to do. At the time, I was already conducting a previously scheduled private tour that had been properly booked. Viator called me while I was conducting that tour, but I was unable to answer the phone at that moment. By 9:50 a.m., I emailed the museum tickets to the customer. As a result, he was able to visit and enjoy the museum from approximately 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This gave him significantly more time at the museum than he would have had if he had taken the original tour. There are a few additional details I would like to make clear. My obligation was to provide a refund, not to secure museum tickets. I did that as a courtesy and in good faith. I also explained to the customer that, had the booking been handled correctly on the schedule, I would not have accepted a tour for only two people. With diesel fuel costing nearly $6 per gallon, it would not have been practical or financially reasonable to operate that tour for only two guests. In summary, the customer received tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which were not required as part of the refund process. He also received a $170 refund. In his final text message to me, he indicated that perhaps next time he would take the tour. KB Tours has been in business since 1996. We are not perfect, but we always try our best to treat customers fairly, act responsibly, and correct mistakes when they occur.
Although it was chilly and raining, our guide was cheery and very knowledgeable. He made the experience a memorable one for myself and my spouse. We learned some new things about our people in the DC region which we will now share with our family. Great tour!! I’ve already shared with friends and family.
