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Private DC Pride Ride: LGBTQIA+ History by Electric Cart

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Ride an electric cart through DC’s iconic landmarks and learn about LGBTQIA+ history and the ongoing fight for equality—from early protests to powerful moments of pride and progress.

Highlights

  • Uncover DC’s pivotal role in LGBTQIA+ rights and activism
  • Hear powerful stories behind protests, Pride, and progress
  • Learn how key landmarks shaped LGBTQIA+ legislation
  • Discover queer artists and untold cultural contributions
  • Join a small group tour with no more than 7 guests

Description

At the start, hop into our all-electric Red Roadster and join a small group of no more than 7 guests as your local guide introduces you to the heart of Washington, DC. Begin your journey on the National Mall, where historic LGBTQIA+ protests and Pride events took place, including the 1965 pickets led by the Mattachine Society. Then, ride past the White House, Capitol, and Supreme Court while learning how these landmarks helped shape LGBTQIA+ rights. You'll also pass the Library of Congress and hear about its vast LGBTQIA+ archives. While we won’t enter, you'll learn about the queer artists featured at the National Gallery and the history of Two-Spirit identities connected to the National Museum of the American Indian. At the end, cruise by the Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials, reflecting on civil rights struggles and victories. Leave inspired by the past—and motivated for progress ahead.

Includes

Experienced local English-speaking tour guide Transportation in an all-electric 7-passenger vehicle

Important Information

  • The tour takes place in an all-electric vehicle, which is environmentally friendly and covers significant LGBTQIA+ historical sites and landmarks in Washington, DC. You’ll be in a group of up to 7 per vehicle, sometimes traveling in multiple carts. We try to seat groups together, but cannot guarantee this. Private tours are priced for 7 travelers, with solo bookings charged at this rate. This is a child-friendly tour, but children are charged at the full adult rate due to limited seating. Our eCruisers can accommodate most infant seats—bring your own or request one 48 hours in advance. Children cannot sit on laps. We can accommodate folding wheelchairs for guests who can transfer independently or with assistance. Please note, we cannot accept motorized or non-folding wheelchairs.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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