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U.S. Botanic Garden on the National Mall - Free museum in Washington, DC

Explore Washington, DC’s Eco-Friendly Tours



The best way to experience the nation's capital is the friendliest on the environment.

Walking and biking are among the greenest options and give you the advantage of immersing yourself in the arts and culture of the city, exploring more neighborhoods and passing through beautiful sustainable gardens such as the U.S. Botanic Garden’s renovated Bartholdi Park. Here are some of the most eco-friendly options for traversing the capital and maybe even getting a little workout in at the same time.

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Unlimited Biking

With the largest inventory of rental bikes in DC, Unlimited Biking allows locals and tourists of any age to explore the city. Seeing the city on two wheels is a fun and green way to tour our nation's capital whether it be by day or by night. Unlimited Biking offers various tours from its ‘Capital Sites’ and ‘Monuments at Night’ tours to seasonal offerings such as the ‘Blossoms by Bike’ and ‘Christmas on Wheels’ tours.

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City Segway Tours

Group riding Segways on City Segway Tours Washington, DC - Eco-friendly tours in DC

City Segway

Cruise through beautiful parks and around historic buildings on a guided tour with City Segway Tours. Their two and three-hour tours accommodate small groups for an intimate experience where you can experience an informative and historical tour. If segways aren’t for you, City Segway Tours also offers daily bike and walking tours, providing various fun and eco-friendly ways to explore the city.

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DC Cycling Concierge

Explore the city’s iconic views from an eco-friendly perspective with DC Cycling Concierge. The "Rising Tides of DC" is a climate change and environmental discussion tour that cycling expert Jeff Miller developed with a leader of Oceana, the largest international ocean conservation and advocacy organization. The tour is a fascinating exploration of geographic and cultural history that also points to the sea levels and threats of tidal flooding.

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Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours vehicle in front of White House - Eco-friendly tours in Washington, DC

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours

Adventure DC Tricycle Tours provides expert customized tours of the monuments and memorials, with entertaining narration delivered by their knowledgeable human guides. Human pedal power reduces fossil fuel emissions, thereby lessening the negative impact on the beauty of the National Mall. In addition to pedicab tricycle tours, they also offer tours on golf carts and electric scooters. Up to 60 scooters are available at a time, making it an excellent choice for groups. Limited public electric scooter tours are available on Saturdays. The promo code "DCFUN" provides a discount on the public scooter tour.

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Big Bus Tours

Big Bus tour in front of Lincoln Memorial - Eco-friendly group tour options in Washington, DC

Big Bus Tours

You’re bound to see a Big Bus around the nation’s capital during your visit. Worldwide, the company is known for sustainable practices, including 10 percent of their buses being zero emissions vehicles. Multiple all-electric open-top double-decker buses operate in DC, improving the air quality in the city. Tickets and guest guides have gone electronic, reducing the impact of paper production, and customers can access everything they need for the tour with their free mobile app.

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REI

Instead of buying bulky gear, borrow via kayak and paddle rentals at National Harbor thanks to REI. The company also offers guided day tours and classes, including longer adventures to Shenandoah National Park or New River Gorge in West Virginia. Connect with the environment by paddling, hiking, cycling or climbing in the most beautiful places and best kept secrets around the nation’s capital.

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