This was the best day of our Washington DC trip because of this amazing tour -- and we all got to ride around Washington DC on a tricycle! The tour guide entertained the family with engrossing stories and facts. I really can't say enough about this experience. A couple of things you should be aware of, in case you're thinking about booking with them (which you should!). At the time of this posting, Adventure DC Tricycle Tours: 1. Allows for Easy postponement 2. Charges no cancellation fee For those worried about rain (or other bad weather), the weather was not on our side either. But they suggested changing our tour date allowing for warm sunny skies instead of cold rain. And they had complete covering that could be added to the cab if the weather got cold. We had so much fun being shown around DC learning about the memorials and getting fascinating insights. Our fantastic guide narrated the whole tour and customized the route based on our interests. We saw a LOT in a short period of time. To answer a couple of question: * Is it Kid-friendly? YES! And our kids loved it. * Does it get too hot with the sun beating down outside? No. Everyone is canopy-protected from the sun, and there's more extensive protection if it the weather gets bad. * Is this a customizable tour? YES! It's completely customizable. * Is this tour good for families? Absolutely. As the creator of "A Sailor's Wife" Blog I am always on the lookout for family-friendly activities, and this one fits the bill perfectly. Both the adults (me and my husband) and the kids loved it. Summary: HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

We had a private tour booked with Barry on Monday, 7/5/2021. From the moment we booked with him to the moment he we met him, his communication with us was spot on! He met us at our arranged location outside a convenient metro stop and had the "limo-sized" pedi cab there waiting! The cab itself was spacious and comfortable! Barry was incredible. He was welcoming and cool and made us feel at home and like a long-time friend upon our first meeting him. We kicked the tour right off and Barry's knowledge and passion for the DC Monuments and Memorials shined through within seconds. It was my first time touring DC and on a VERY hot summer day, the pedicab was the perfect way to see everything but also enjoy a cool break in the shade while getting to the next area. We not only learned history about each area we visited, we also heard cool DC stories and random facts and knowledge about the area that Barry has picked up and experienced in his time in the city...something we never would've gotten in another tour. I cannot recommend this tour enough. If you want an experience in DC like nothing you'll get elsewhere...one where you will feel relaxed, at home, share a lot of laughs, and leave with a ton of knowledge then book with Adventure DC Tricycle Tours and Barry. And splurge for the limo pedicab...it is worth it! read more

After walking around downtown DC all day on one of the hottest days this summer, we had the ABSOLUTE PRIVILEDGE of taking an evening tricycle tour with Barry and Adventure DC Tricycle tours. Barry took us out during the "golden hour" and drove us around to see all the monuments lit up after sunset. It was truly magical!! We had seen most of the sites earlier in the day but not like this. Barry customized the tour based on what WE wanted to see and added in his own little hidden gems that ended up being some of our favorite parts of the whole evening. The "limo cab" of the tricycle very comfortably seated our family of four and left plenty of room for our pup Lilly to join us. Barry provided water for us and Lilly and even offered to stay with her while we walked up to some of the monuments. This is 100% the BEST way to see DC, with or without a pup! Barry's knowledge of DC history and facts and the best places to see off the beaten path made this tour the highlight of our time in the Capital. I seriously cannot recommend this enough! read more

I wish I could give Barry more than 5 stars! As first time visitors of DC with our children, we were a bit overwhelmed with what to do and how to fit it all in. Friends of ours recommended Barry and we couldn't be more grateful. When first booking, Barry reached out to go over options for the tour, preferences we had of places to go, things the kids may want or not want to see/hear about, and was incredibly flexible. Before our trip, he reached out to confirm the tour and if anything changed. He met us at our provided pick up location on time, and we began right away. He was so knowledgeable about the area, with fun and interesting tidbits about the city and its monuments, we were in awe. He had "gifts" for the kids and was interactive with us the entire time. We wound up extending our tour to fit in more fun, and helped us take memorable family photos that every mother will appreciate, as we often are the ones behind the camera. If you're traveling to DC, booking a tour with Barry is a must! You will not regret it! read more

Barry at Adventure DC Tours was absolutely incredible to work with! I was actually about to book with another company the day before, but he provided such excellence in contacting me and providing additional information and options to fit within our budget and day that I knew we had to go with this company. When we arrived, the rest of the crew was just as great! They had planned on our arrival and worked with us until we felt confident operating the sit-down scooters and navigating the area. By the way - SIT DOWN SCOOTERS ARE THE WAY TO GOOOOOO if touring the National Mall! Once we met up with Barry he was super charismatic and had our three kids laughing right away! (he even had goodies for them, but I'll keep what is was a secret ;) He also has a secret power - photography! All in all I would highly recommend this company! Give it a go - and trust that you won't be disappointed with your sit down scooter decision too!! read more

My folks and I recently spent a short weekend in the DC area. It was their first visit and I wanted them to see everything I had seen on prior visits. We were with Barry in the Limo Coach Tricycle. Meeting him for the start of the tour was very easy with his directions and he was prompt. We got to see everything I wanted to and more. We were able to spend as much or as little time as needed for photos and sight seeing. He had very informative commentary and knew the best spots for viewing. It was the most amazing tour! At the end, he even dropped us off at a great recommendation for a lunch. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone preferably at the start of their visit to DC as it will give you a good overview of what to do for the rest of your time. read more

On short notice we called and booked a private tour with Barry for two adults, two kids and our dog in their limo cab. We were traveling through DC for the day with our dog and it was going to be a 90 degree day. I knew the kids and our 14 yr old dog would not be too happy walking miles on the National Mall to see as much of the outdoor sites as we could. Barry was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable cracking jokes and keeping the kids engaged. He even stayed with our dog at the places that didn't allow dogs to enter, giving her water and potty breaks. This tour was the perfect choice for all of us! We got to see so much in a short period of time! Highly recommend!! read more

My wife and I both love Washington DC and have travelled there many times. Over the years we have experienced many different tours and tourist options. For our recent visit we had a free day and were looking for something fun and different. Adventure DC Tricycle Tours looked interesting. It was more than that! Our guide Barry was terrific. His tour was knowledgable and comprehensive with great stories and a natural dialogue. We know a lot, but he kept our interest the entire time and shared a number of great "unknown gems" We loved all of it and cannot recommend highly enough. read more

My kids (4, from ages 14-6) and I hired Adventure DC for a 4+ hour private tour of the mall, monuments, and memorials in Washington, DC. Having hired his company, I can honestly say it's the only way to take in so many sites over a single day. Our guide, Barry, was fantastic with the kids, joking with them, knowing when to lighten the mood, take a "kid" break, etc. And he definitely showed us stops around DC that we wouldn't have found ourselves. Yes, it's not cheap to hire a private tour guide, but I would recommend Barry and his company to any friends taking their family to DC! read more

I had a scooter tour with Barry and it was super FUN! he knows the city, how to take the best street, the best spots... and he helped me with my pics! the scooter tour is the best way to enjoy the city, to see everythin!!! then you can choose a museum or a place to eat... highly recommended. best way to visit DC read more

Barry is an absolute GEM! He is extremely knowledgeable about all things Washington DC and knows his way around, keeping us safe at all times. He tailored the tour to us and what we wanted to see/ learn about. He is extremely personable and makes learning about historic places the most fun! read more

Absolutely amazing experience! Barry was a great tour guide and we got to see so much of DC. I had no idea about a lot of the spots he took us, and the monuments were absolutely beautiful at night. Got some really great photo ops thanks to Barry and learned a lot at the same time. read more

The tour with Barry showing us Washington DC was the icing on the cake. He showed us around the National Mall and keyed in on the important things we wanted to see. Don't think twice this was a fantastic way to see the city! We would definitely recommend to family and friends. read more

Barry saved our day! We were ready to go home with our exhausted kids when we stumbled upon Barry at the Washington Memorial. He gave us an awesome tour and our kids loved him!!!! He was a highlight of our trip! read more