Peak bloom has officially hit DC. If you’re looking to catch the pink blossoms, consider booking a tour of the Tidal Basin and National Mall. Explore the cherry blossom blooms by foot, bike, or boat when you book one of these tour options.
Blossoms on the Basin Tour
March 19–28 , times vary
Explore the Tidal Basin on foot. Your tour guide will take you to the most beautiful trees and the spots that avoid the crowds while you learn about the history of the Tidal Basin. Sights on the tour include the cherry blossoms, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, George Mason Memorial, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. DC War Memorial, $4
Capitol River Cruises Cherry Blossom Cruises
March 22–April 14, noon–6 p.m.
No matter what time of day you’d like to see the blooms, you can do it on a boat. The Cherry Blossom Sightseeing Tour takes riders on a 45-minute tour of DC’s cherry trees. For an extra special night out, book a spot on the Cherry Blossom Fireworks cruise on April 6. The 90-minute cruise takes you past the monuments as the fireworks close out the festival. 3050 Water St. NW, Washington, DC, $15–$25 for sightseeing tour, $50 for fireworks cruise
Cherry Blossoms Galore Bus Tour
March 19–April 30, 10 a.m.
Combine monuments with cherry blossoms. Enjoy a ride around DC as you enjoy views of the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the climate-controlled bus before you jump off to take a guided tour through the blooms and learn about the history of cherry blossom season. U.S. Capitol Building West Front, $59 for adults, $49 for children
Cherry Blossom Guided Tours with Pedego Electric Bikes
March 19–April 14, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Instead of walking through the crowds and braving the traffic, bicycle through the cherry blossoms on an electric bike. The three-hour guided tour takes riders from Old Town Alexandria to the Tidal Basin. Individual riders need to be at least 14 years old. 210 N. Lee St., Ste. 102, Alexandria, $69
City Experiences Cherry Blossom Festival Cruises
Times vary
Find a cruise that best fits your needs. City Experiences offers a handful of cruises, including its brunch, lunch, dinner cruises and its fireworks dinner cruise. Riders can also book the regular cherry blossom tour or cherry blossom water taxi. Georgetown: 3100 K St. NW, Washington, DC; Alexandria City Marina: 0 Cameron St, Alexandria; The Wharf: 580 Water St. SW, Washington, DC, starting at $22
Unlimited Biking’s Cherry Blossoms by Bike Tour
Through April 12, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy the start of spring with a bike ride along the National Mall. On the guided tour, riders will learn about the history of the Cherry Blossom Festival as they ride past the blooming trees and monuments and stop for pictures. 998 Maine Ave., Washington, DC, starting at $65
Photo by City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower
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