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May 5, 2022, Nonpartisan Pedicab Tour
Prior to visiting Washington DC, I scheduled a Nonpartisan Pedicab tour. Our tour started from our Hotel, The District by Hilton. We had no... read more plan of where we wanted to start. We had a discussion of which memorials we wanted to see. Robert our tour guide kept our desires in mind and our tour was underway. My wife and I quickly realized Robert is extremely knowledgeable of not only the monuments but also the history of Washington itself. We were able to stop and walk about each Memorial visited. Robert gave us a detailed narration concerning what we were about to visit. Our tour traveled the length of the National Mall ending at the White House. I highly recommend this tour as it proved to be informative by a very gifted guide. Thank You Robert for a fantastic day!! Our meal at The Old Ebbitt Grill was delicious.
May 9, 2022618whitneydThis was the best experience my mother and I had in Washington DC. Barry was phenomenal. His knowledge of the area was stunning and the smaller nuances pointed out were... read more something we wouldn't have learned about otherwise. We originally planned a two hour trip and...More
June 21, 2019Baseball365We had a great time on our tour. It was the highlight of our trip! The personal nature of the tour was awesome. Our guides were... read more very personable and knowledgeable and gave us insights about the area and monuments that we’d never heard before. The ability to ride right up to the monuments allowed us to see more in less time. This was an educational, fun, and unique way to see DC. Both my wife and I along with our two teenage boys loved it! I also recommended this tour to a co-worker when she visited DC several months later and she came back just raving about how it was the highlight of their trip as well. I highly recommend this tour!
February 29, 2020I hate admitting that I struggle with long walking adventures and when I saw these reviews, I knew this was the way to see DC! And I was right! Bob... read more - my guide- was so knowledgeable and I felt safe the whole time navigating city traffic with him!
And yes, getting up close is the true value of the tour. This is money well spent for the conversation, knowledge, efficiency and yes, pain free and fun experience! Thank you, Bob!27eileenc
October 27, 2022susanmU8110KCIt is impossible to say what we enjoyed the most about our experience. Robert was an expert historian and gave us interesting facts about each stop along the mall. ... read more He gave us enough time at each stop to absorb it. The experience was even more enjoyable without the Covid restrictions!
June 5, 2022Sunshyne540Worth every penny. Will use in future when showing family and friends around. I have never experienced DC in this way and I have shown many people around. It was... read more easy and we learned so much. They were kind and responsive. The day was perfect and full of memories. My mom is not very mobile and it gave her the experience I wanted for her. But I would use in future just to show anyone the city.
October 10, 2021pcsjmsThis is the second time we grandparents have celebrated the big #10 with a grandchild using NPPC. Again we had a blast. A late afternoon tour of the... read more mall and we even saw some cherry blossoms. Don was the perfect guide. So knowledgeable! Our 10 yo loved that he was a HS History teacher! We all learned a lot! Thanks again!
April 7, 2022ClarkRobert gave us a great tour! He took me and my teenage son for a great afternoon around DC despite some rain. We were dry and saw all the sights... read more plus some extras that only a true insider would know about. Robert was very accommodating about our schedule, he is a great communicator, easy to deal with and super knowledgeable and friendly! Don’t miss this tour …
July 8, 2021 - Tawny
Robert was an exceptional guide for my parents who are in their 80s. He answered all their questions in addition to providing excellent narrative along the way. He was timely... read more and very professional yet friendly. They really enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend booking a tour with Robert!! …
July 16, 2021Pedicab tours are one of our favorite activities when traveling! You cover a lot of ground in shorter amount of time w/o killing your feet. We booked a sunset tour... read more with Robert (5:45 - 8:30 p.m.) Booking was super easy, Robert arrived on time (picked...More
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April 24, 2019Absolutely loved Robert and our bike tour. In 2 1/2 hours, he took us to so many monuments and had interesting and informative things to say about each one.... read more My 17 year old even commented that he had the right balance of talking and being...More
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April 21, 2019Elizabeth19481955Overweight customers beware, make back up plans just in case your driver isn’t comfortable with the weight even if you planned ahead and provided your weight. Don’t be disappointed like... read more we were.
I wish the circumstances were different. I did extensive research and found some amazing favorable reviews for Nonpartisan Pedicab as the best for handicap and mobility issued folks to get around DC for great tours. I made the reservation with Robert a month before the scheduled trip. I made sure to let him know that we were “customers of size” and the driver would need to be comfortable hauling 2 persons with a combined weight of 600lbs plus 1 walker. He stated that would be no issue but would make note of it so the driver was aware. All aspects of the reservation and confirmation process were amazing. Robert was super communicative and very well informed.
We arrived at Federal Triangle metro station 30 mins prior to our agreed upon time for a twilight tour. Driver Bob came on time. As my 70 year old mobility challenged overweight mom was about to get on the pedicab, Bob immediately stated that this would not work. The weight was too much for him.
I called Robert and informed him and he stated that had never happened before but he’d try and find another driver. The closest driver who would be comfortable with the weight was 40 mins away. It was 55° with 8MPH winds and my 70 year old mother was not comfortable waiting for that long.
We got back on the metro line to head back to Arlington. As soon as we got on the line and was at the next stop, Robert called back saying someone was 5 minutes away. At that point my mother was too disappointed, on the subway, and just ready to get out of the cold.
I’m not sure what else we could have done differently. I was open about the weight, expressed the concern about being overweight and mobility challenged and Robert was confident and the reviews were fantastic. Looks like Bob just wasn’t feeling it. Thank goodness I didn’t pay anything upfront or provide card information.
The unfortunate thing is it was my 70 year old mothers first and only trip to DC and we were only here for 24 hours. The last part of our trip was this twilight pedicab tour. I wish Bob would have been vocal about not being comfortable about the weight and drive well during the day or even when I confirmed the trip 6 hours before that way I could have made other arrangements for a tour.
October 8, 2022TennisTampaFLBest decision I made today was to get this pedicab tour. I had my 60 year old aunt and 2 kids (6 and 2 years old). I knew we wouldn’t... read more be able to see much if we just walked especially with the heat so taking this pedicab tour was the best. We saw all the memorials and monuments that we wanted to see. We also had a very knowledgeable and kind tour guide in Read. It was overall a great 2 hours!
August 28, 2022411marilyntMy favorite part of the tour was seeing all the monuments up close it was so awesome. Robert and Kevin our tour guides were so patient. They knew all about... read more the monuments and memorials they were fantastic. When we come back to visit we will surely use them again. Thanks guys!
May 27, 2021Trains26Robert picked us up at our hotel and gave us a terrific tour of the mall area. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of history is exceptional and he... read more was able to tie that into the details of the monuments that a casual observer would have missed. There is no way we could have come close to this experience on our own. His tour was the highlight of our visit to the area and we are so glad we found him. …
July 17, 2021I’ve always wanted to see the monuments around DC and this could not have been a better way to do that. My husband and I spent three hours... read more having Robert ride us around and tell us about the major DC monuments. He was a wealth...More
Patricia F
May 23, 2019Trich SMy mother is 71 and a survivor of a traumatic car accident from 2008. She has a lot of mobility issues as a long term result of the accident. She... read more is also a very proud American and has never visited our Nation’s Capital. My son is a sophomore at Catholic University in DC and his grandmother has never been well enough to visit. Her overall condition has improved, and I made our plans for the trip up. I really wanted her to get a DC tour, somehow, and started to research how someone handicapped could see the city. I stumbled upon Nonpartisan Pedicab and decided to give it a try. Boy, am I happy I did! I explained to Robert what I was looking for, and he set us up with the perfect tour! Bob was our guide and he was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, kind and engaging! In our two hours, we saw so much of the city and learned things we never even knew we needed to know!! My mother NEVER would have been able to see the landmarks and monuments up close like she did had we not booked this tour. It was relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. I would highly recommend this to anyone that has mobility challenges, and honestly, to any able-bodied individuals as well. This tour was well worth the money. Best of all, my mother was the happiest I’ve seen her in a long time!
October 1, 2021 - Pat T
Do yourself a favor: take Nonpartisan Pedicab for touring. Robert picked us up at our hotel, we toured Georgetown up to the National Cathedral. You'll be amazed by... read more his knowledge of each country as we view their embassy. It is obvious that Robert has traveled extensively and retains much of what he has read or seen. Because I had a foot injury, we decided this mode of transport was the best way to travel. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Robert. …
June 1, 2021jennymG4347GXI was uncertain how to see everything I wanted in DC as I have slight mobility issues. Even before the tour I knew Barry was going to be a fantastic... read more guide. He was giving advice and suggestions of things to do an ways to plan...More
November 26, 2019BravoGamRobert was fantastic! This is our second time touring with him. We really appreciated how responsive he was in setting up our evening tour, and how thorough he was... read more in taking us to all the monuments we wanted to see. It was also fantastic that he is bilingual and could speak to us in Spanish as well as English! We really recommend him to anyone who wants personal attention, great stories and anecdotes, and a thorough tour of the city! Thanks Robert! …
August 8, 2021990catkWe had so much fun! Learned several new things, even though we've done monument tours before through other avenues. The pedicab was really comfy and we had a great time.... read more Our toddlers loved being out in the open. It was cold that day, but with blankets (provided by our driver), we had a blast! We had total control over the length of our tour, when we could get on/off, etc. Fahad was our guide and he had wonderful insights that we've never heard before despite frequent visits to DC. Highly recommend!
December 12, 2021Our time with Robert today was fabulous! Interesting, efficient, friendly, cheerful, and just plain FUN! He got us closer to the monuments and I got to see everything on... read more my list! At my own pace! Little tidbits about all sorts of history behind the monuments...More
Crystal P
June 3, 2019ericadE9196CUMy husband and I ran into the Nonpartisan Pedicab by chance on a random trip to DC. After walking around for over an hour in DC, I was whooped. We... read more had no idea what was open or what we should see. It was a very hot day and being 5 months pregnant, I was ready to be done walking around.
• Lots of Historical Background Knowledge on each monument.
• Provided visuals to aid the tour.
• Very knowledgeable of the area.
• Friendly and flexible to customer needs.
Our tour was great, we were able to get out and see the monuments and then hop back on the pedicab. Our tour wrapped up just as the rain started and then a down pour happened. We highly appreciated being dropped off at our vehicle. We really didn’t remember where we parked, but he was able to find our car based on some landmarks I vaguely remembered.
Great help and a great tour. I highly recommend.
July 7, 2020Best Tour Ever! Robert & Steph were so great! They arrived early for our tour and were very accommodating for all of our needs, especially since my father is... read more a disabled Vietnam Veteran and has to use a cane for most mobility. They made sure...More
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April 10, 2019886marcqWe loved our tour! It's a perfect way to see all the monuments up close in just a few hours, especially for those with mobility issues. My 80 year old... read more grandmother was ecstatic, and we couldn't have done the 8+ mile trip on our own. Patrick was a great guide - he knew the backstories on all the monuments, added historical nuggets along the way, and was clearly experienced in getting around town. He was flexible with timing, length of tour, and was happy to pause when we wanted more time or to go up closer (some walking is required at most monuments, but with the cab you're able to save your energy for those parts). I recommend Patrick and Nonpartisan Pedicab to anyone who wants to see all the monuments up close with a knowledgeable guide in half a day!
September 28, 2022Joshua BWe appreciate Robert for the tour of the monuments! Having 4 kids, the tour wouldn’t have happened otherwise due to the heat. We were able to see every sight that... read more we wanted, get some great pics, and also gained some knowledge. Thanks!
July 1, 2021Roger SBooking was super easy. Pickup was very punctual. The entire tour was very informative and extremely enjoyable. Robert allowed us to experience the tour at our own pace. We definitely... read more recommend this tour.
August 10, 2021 - eleduvina
Traveled with elderly mom and small dog, best way to tour the city. Recommend for those traveling with small dogs and persons who have limited movements. Thank you... read more Robert for a memorable day, we will cherish it always.
June 4, 2021B6546LEstevemOur evening tour with Robert was the highlight of a great trip to DC with our little ones (5 & 7). We booked a (same day) tour to see... read more the monuments at night. The tour far exceeded our expectations and ended up being our favorite part of the entire trip. Our kids had so much fun that they wanted to book another tour with Robert, but we ran out of time. We really enjoyed hearing the stories and the history behind the monuments and landmarks that we saw. Robert was super friendly, knowledgeable and patient, even when our kids were asking silly questions. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend the tour with Robert.
April 27, 2022Jose EsquivelWow what an amazing, relaxing, different way to see D.C. Our guide, Don Clark, was so knowledgeable, easy-going and clearly understood his guests in a way that made this an... read more exceptional experience. Thank you Don!
August 3, 2021ErikaWorth every penny. Will use in future when showing family and friends around. I have never experienced DC in this way and I have shown many people around. It was... read more easy and we learned so much. They were kind and responsive. The day was perfect and full of memories. My mom is not very mobile and it gave her the experience I wanted for her. But I would use in future just to show anyone the city.
October 1, 2021The4MonkeysTook the Nonpartisan Pedi cab twilight tour of the monuments which lasted 2 hours. I was worried as we had already taken a tour of the monuments during the day,... read more so felt it would be repetitive. I was wrong. Seeing the monuments lit up is a completely different experience. Loved MLK at night. Loved Lincoln at night. It was cooler, less crowded when we got out to walk around, and we even were lucky enough to see a ton of fireflies which, coming from California, have never seen. Robert did a great job maneuvering around closed streets and made sure we saw everything on our list. Pick up/drop off was at our hotel which was also a bonus. We had 2 adults to a pedicab with 1 holding 2 adults and a 14 year old. I would recommend limiting to 2 if possible as it is quite comfortable. Glad we ended our time in DC on this spectacular note.
July 31, 2022Roger WWe had an unavoidable issue with the cab, but Barry went out of his way to remedy the situation and ensure that we had a great experience. Take the tour.... read more You won't be disappointed.More
October 22, 2019Sunshine522431We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Nonpartisan Pedicabs in early April 2022. Robert and Bob took us on a tour of the monuments and memorials of the National Mall on... read more one day, and then Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill the next day. They were extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, courteous, and fun! Robert knew just where to capture some beautiful family photos and both had significant insight into the area. It was wonderful for my children and my older parents to be able to get off their feet and just enjoy the surroundings. We saw much more than we would have been able to had we done it any other way. Robert was also very accommodating with the weather forecast, being willing to reschedule for more optimal weather. He was very willing to answer any questions I had about DC and gave advice on what to see and how to get there. In my opinion Nonpartisan Pedicabs is the ultimate way to tour DC, and we were very happy to be able to enjoy their tours. Thank you Robert and Bob!
April 13, 2022gina dThis was certainly the highlight of our vacation. Bob, our guide, was very knowledgeable about USA history and that enhanced our tour immensely. My elderly Mom says it’s one of... read more her best memories, she was able to converse with Bob and felt very comfortable and safe. We also highly recommend the moonlight tour since the monuments at night are simply breathtaking.
May 30, 2022Everything was great. . . from the first communication to make a reservation, to the in-depth tour, the go at our own pace, the great tips, . . . it... read more was all awesome. I had my 13 y.o. son and my 82 year old mother...More
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April 22, 2019 - 857lornas
The BEST AND ONLY way to really see DC! - This is the BEST and Only way to see the area, especially if you have mobility impairments. We loved the tour and our guide! It is worth every penny! ... read more No trying to get on and off buses, no getting lost, no scheduling problems. Our guide knew when to see the White House before the area was restricted that day and put us in a great spot to watch Marine One and decoy copters bring the President in. So many details we never would have known about the city, memorials, and monuments. Absolutely the BEST
October 24, 2022I visited DC for my nephews graduation with my 80 year old parents. We wanted an hour long pedicab tour so I called Nonpartisan Pedicab and was thrilled to connect... read more with Robert who worked magic and got us a driver in less than 20 minutes....More
Mary Beth Y
May 19, 2019What a great experience. After a full day of walking, we decided to see if we could get a pedicab tour. Robert was able to accommodate us even without a... read more reservation. We were able to customize what we wanted to see and where we wanted...More
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April 19, 2019audreycM1054TODo yourself a favor and book this pedicab tour! Our twilight mall tour is one my elementary school age daughter and I will always remember. Don't miss the opportunity to... read more relax, learn, be amazed and delighted. Our tour was right at 2 hours as requested, including West end monuments and tidal basin. Bob picked us up and dropped us off at our metro stations. If we did not have to get up early the next morning we would have asked to continue! We look forward to returning for another tour.
You will see many other types of tours (electric carts, Segways, bikes) this is by far the best mode. Bob our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He knows the very best views and inside stories. We went at sunset and saw the monuments all lit up, stunningly gorgeous and not too crowded. Personalized tour, hop on and off if you want closer looks.
When booking Robert was fast and easy to confirm and ask questions.
Our nonpartisan pedicab tour experience represented the very best of vacation travel: easy, relaxing, engaging, fun, something we will remember forever - and hope to do again. Thank you Bob and Nonpartisan pedicab!!! Your care is appreciated and makes a difference!
August 13, 2022cynthiaellieOn my way home from a beach vacation I decided to stop in for a brief visit to Washington DC. I had never been and I wanted to see... read more the sites, being 3 months out from knee replacement surgery and with my 12 lb Shichon...More
June 25, 2019Janet RWe took a tour today a d it was fabulous. Our tour guide was I formative and in a few hours we saw what would have taken us all day.... read more My husband and I are both in our 70’s and in able to walk for hours and hours. This was perfect. I would definitely do it again. Thank you Robert!
July 10, 2021Lisa MWe had a blast on our Twilight tour with Barry. He took us to all of the places we haven’t seen and was very knowledgeable with his narration. I highly... read more recommend this tour!!
September 22, 2019843Peter46Robert of Nonpartisan Pedicab gave us a special insight of Washington DC as we toured. He was especially knowledgable. We learned a lot as we viewed the monuments etc. We... read more would recommend it to everyone coming here.
September 7, 2019 Thank goodness we booked Nonpartisan Pedicab! Being from Australia we knew very little about American history. We were so looking forward to visiting all the monuments and memorials... read more and learning about each one. Robert was a wealth of interesting information about everything we saw (and...More
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June 1, 20194masei5Great way to let the buzz of the country's capital race past you as you pace your visit around the imposing federal architecture and monuments to so many wars. And... read more it's a pleasant way of meeting at least one local in DC working for you.
February 28, 2020Susan HWe quickly realized my husband was not going to be able to walk to see all the monuments and memorials due to physical issues. I called Robert with pedicabs and... read more we had our own pedicab with Read as our amazing driver and tour guide within an hour! A Great
September 1, 2021My 4-year-old son and I spent the afternoon in D.C. with Robert and had the very best experience. I asked my son his favorite part of the day and he... read more said it was “riding on the bike with that guy” (he’s not great with names)...More
AmyHopper
April 12, 2019pameladZ7653PWWe went to D.C. to celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday. It’s always been a dream of his to see the Smithsonian museums.
I have mobility issues and felt... read more I would not be able to visit the monuments and museums but Nonpartisan Pedicab changed all that.
Our guide Bob Strout was fantastic! We spent four wonderful days with him seeing the monuments and museums. He’s very knowledgeable and so much fun.
He took us right up to the monuments and pushed my wheelchair through the museums.
Please consider hiring them whether your disabled or not.
You can’t have a better experience than we did.
October 12, 2021Kay HThis is a great way to see all of the major monuments in a short amount of time. It saves a lot of walking time and distance, which is perfect... read more for family members who can’t walk far. Robert was fun and engaging.
May 23, 2022Heather HI had decided last minute to try to get a pedicab tour of DC with my family (including our dog!). I woke up in the morning and called Nonpartisan Pedicab... read more since they had great reviews on the internet. Robert answered and helped walk me thru rates and options for the tours. We only had a short time frame for the tour and wanted to start within 2 hours. Robert jumped right on finding us a tour guide and called us back timely. He found us a guide and set up a place we would be able to park our car and meet our guide. Our guide Barry was right on time and super friendly. He was very knowledgeable and really set the tour up to please my 8 year old son. He offered to watch the dog while we toured the monuments and even took many pictures of our family for us. I cannot say enough good things about our experience and how amazing this company was! Exceeded our expectations, highly recommend! …
June 1, 2021Melanie RLimited mobility members in your family group? This is the best way to see the National Mall! My grandpa and I fly from Seattle to visit my sister,... read more brother in law, and two kids under two. There was no way we could walk it. Kevin and Bob were outstanding guides and excellent bikers! While those two had the work out of a lifetime, we sat two adults to each cab and a kid each. Thankfully, one of the cabs had a top cover (this was incredibly helpful for the newborn). If you want top cover on your cab, definitely ask Robert when you are setting up your tours!
We were able to stop and taking pictures, go to the restroom, grab snacks, readjusted a crying child. This was so much better than trying to get all of us on a bus. We also were able to get so much closer with the cab than being in a vehicle or tour bus.
Price is pricey, yes, and it was worth it. When I'm on vacation, I don't want to hassle with the small stuff. Nonpartisan Pedicab took care of it and brought so much knowledge to the table! Loved this adventure!
October 13, 2021Elizabeth GReview
My husband and I have never been to Washington DC before and we were concerned because we heard that the city was “a walking city” and... read more we’re not good walkers. However, we had a wonderful time on our pedicab tour. Don was our friendly, very knowledgeable, flexible guide. He made it very personal for us and answered all our questions.
October 11, 2022- 904laurim
While planning our first trip to DC, my adult son and I each selected a few activities that we wanted to experience. The evening monument tour with Robert was on... read more both of our lists. Honestly, it was just one of the best experiences either one of us has ever had. Robert was thoughtful, accommodating, extremely knowledgable about DC, and truly just a nice person. He helped us plan, altered our meeting location when we got lost behind DC fences, and answered all of our questions. We spent the remainder of our trip reflecting back to what we had learned from Robert. Don’t even think about a bus tour, a bike tour, a walking tour or a Segway tour. Treat yourself to a personalized tour that you’ll never forget!
April 15, 2021BryanjackieThis was absolutely the best tour my family has ever been on. We took my father (a Vietnam Veteran) on our own family version of Honor Flight. This... read more company provided us with the only way (in my opinion) to tour DC. They showed great respect to my father and gave us all priceless and lasting memories. Their attention to detail, accommodations, knowledge and friendliness are far above any other. Please, trust me when I say, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO TOUR DC!
August 23, 2022stephaniew637It was our first trip to DC. We went with friends so we needed two pedicabs for the Classic Monuments and Memorials tour.
This tour was the highlight of our... read more stay in DC. Because so much was closed due to Covid restrictions, we would have missed learning about the monuments and memorials without our guides, Bob and Read. They were extremely knowledgeable about the sites, answered all of our questions and were very personable. I would definitely suggest you make this part of your trip to DC.
October 26, 2020Robert is AMAZING! We had tired feet and wanted to see the monuments. This tour is worth every penny. He is very knowledgeable and this was such a pleasant experience.... read more We were able to see everything in a few short hours and he was available...More
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May 15, 2019Jrgz415We had such an excellent time touring DC with Barry. He was so friendly, personable and very knowledgeable about all things DC and more. My parents are elderly and aren't... read more very mobile but Barry took great care of us and made sure he got us...More
December 2, 2019Cat KWe had so much fun! Learned several new things, even though we've done monument tours before through other avenues. The pedicab was really comfy and we had a great time.... read more Our toddlers loved being out in the open. It was cold that day, but with blankets (provided by our driver), we had a blast! We had total control over the length of our tour, when we could get on/off, etc. Fahad was our guide and he had wonderful insights that we've never heard before despite frequent visits to DC. Highly recommend!
December 1, 2021ashlees561Robert was extremely helpful from the day I called to set the tour. I told him that I wanted my Dad to experience a specialized tour but recently its... read more been hard for him to walk long strides. He answered all of my questions and gave us a very special experience. My Dad, who loves history said that this was one of the best experiences of his life. The two of them had special dialogue and went over memorable events at the different monuments. I would 100% recommend and I will definitely look forward to working with Robert again. Thank you again for a great experience.
April 15, 2022mmarzionThis tour far exceeded our expectations. It was INCREDIBLE. Don was kind, and very informative. We learned along the way, at each stop....and... read more was perfectly timed. Never rushed, and never bored. We'd give six stars if possible. You won't regret hiring this company!
August 29, 2022NickWe had such a great time! It truly was the best way for our family to experience everything that the national mall had to offer at our pace. We were... read more able to get right up to most monuments or do a short walk which was very appreciated by my grandfather and toddler. Our tour guide also gave us a great history lesson of the area and of the monuments that we found very interesting. I would recommend this tour to anyone and will most likely do it again on our next visit to the capital. …
August 13, 2021This is more of a thank you letter than a review. I want to thank Robert for the amazing tour of DC. His knowledge, insight, and accompanying visual aids added... read more depth and interest to my tour. I was able to take my time at each...More
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May 10, 2019 Our tour guide, Don Clark, was awesome! He demonstrated a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the history of the many institutions, monuments and sites. He was a perfect tour... read more guide and would highly recommend him.
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December 11, 2022Michele RI was in DC with my husband and our pup just for the weekend, and choosing Robert to show us around was our best choice. He’s friendly and charismatic, and... read more I was also impressed about his knowledge on the history of every place we went to. I would def recommend Robert and will use his services again next time. …
July 26, 2021Lawrence KGreat tour, terrific history lesson and narrative by Robert Hart of Nonpartisan Pedicab. Access to all the monuments and memorials was easy and timely, with Robert guiding us all the... read more way. Great way to see the sights of D.C., and Robert was exceptional.
Larry & Diane
August 26, 2019Momto4xI can’t say enough about our tour. We have four boys ( ages ranging from 4-12), and everything about the 4 hour tour was perfect. Barry, our guide, kept it... read more fun, all the kids engaged and enthusiastic, and showed us SO MUCH of DC!! He...More
November 11, 2019I just took an almost 3.5 hr tour this morning with my kids who are 10 and 7yrs old. I can’t say enough good things about Robert and the tour!... read more We were able to see every single major monument and memorial. Robert was great about...More
Curlylek
May 28, 2019We had 3 people for the tour, but we fit nicely into Bob's wider pedicab. How he got us around for 3 hours, I'll never know (strong calves, probably.) Anyway,... read more Bob was an excellent tour guide as he took us from the Willard Hotel to...More
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May 3, 2019karenjsmile7Pedicab was an AMAZING experience! SO worth the $plurge - we will remember it forever and have already begun sharing things we learned. Being able to view this grand place... read more in the open (WITHOUT having to Walk!) is a treat. Robert was so kind and informative! We learned so much about the area, architecture and architects and truly saw hidden gems we would not have experienced without having done this wonderful tour. We HIGHLY recommend!
June 25, 2022Charles BOur rider was Alex. Great personality, and very knowledgeable. We rode a little over 2 hours and hit the places we never hit before on our trips to Washington DC.... read more I would highly recommend this company for your pedicab and Alex spec
October 1, 2021stubbyatlI use TripAdvisor weekly, but I never take the time to write a review. Robert with Nonpartisan Pedicab did such a GREAT job, that I felt it necessary to recommend... read more his company to anyone traveling to DC. The combination of easy access to all the national monuments, coupled with Rob's extensive knowledge of history, made it a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and a "must-do" for anyone visiting the city. He truly goes above and beyond.
August 26, 2019- Emily Q
We decided to take a pedicab tour after my mother was injured right before our trip, leaving her unable to walk any significant distance. The fellow at Nonpartisan Pedicab Tours... read more made sure to arrange a tour guide that could accommodate her collapsible wheelchair. Our tour guide, Read, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic! We felt safe the entire ride, and saw at least five times what we would have if left to our own devices. We were able to get out and explore where we wanted to, and were able to take our time getting my mother in and out of the cab. It was a thousand times better than the bus tours. I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to see the monuments by day, sunset, and night! More
August 8, 2019Bill BMy 90 y.o. mother hit a wall on the Mall and I was put in touch with Alex who came to the rescue within minutes and got us back to... read more the hotel in no time. What a great guy! Highly recommended.
July 27, 2021gregoryh341While this is a great way for anyone to see the sites of DC, for people with mobility issues, this is the ONLY way to go. My partner has... read more trouble walking for more than short distances and the scale of DC is such that if we walked to every site we wanted to see, we would have only seen a fraction. And while we could have used a tour bus, the constant on and off and walking from the bus to the sites would not have been much better.
With a pedicab, you get up close without having to leave our seat (but you can if you want to). Besides allowing you to see more and from closer up, you get a personalized tour to the specific things you want to see and can skip sites or stay as long as you wish at others. Bob, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and share many facts I had not heard about on previous tours.
This was definitely the highlight of our DC trip. We highly recommend it.
May 21, 2022Carolyn RCelebrating mother’s 94th birthday during peak cherry blossom week. This was the perfect gift for parents to enjoy DC without the stress of crowds and mobility issues. Robert met... read more us in a convenient location for drop off and pick up and where we could park. He provided a personal tour of monuments and tidal basin. They loved it! Thank you.
March 22, 2022klt27My son and I took a recent trip to DC for him to see the sights for the first time. He’s 11 and loved the pedicabs in our trip to... read more NYC a few years ago, so when I saw these tours in DC, it was a no brainer.
I booked a tour of monuments at night for our first night there and this is by far my favorite memory of the trip. It was a PERFECT way for us to start our trip and my only regret is that I didn’t reserve another ride on our last night there. The monuments are beautiful as the sun is setting ... you’re able to see everything on the list without the exhaustion of walking ... and our guide Bob was amazing and extremely knowledgeable in all sorts of interesting facts.
If there is only one thing you can do in DC, this is it! More
July 1, 2019gzinn2We've have done other tours in DC. This was the best way to see the monuments. We spent 3 hours touring around the city at our own pace. We didn't... read more have to stop at some of the things we've seen in the past. We spent more time at some of the places that we wanted to spend time at. It was nice not to have to be on a schedule like the busses. You can make the tour what you want. Robert was great when I called and asked about the tours. We were able to figure out a place to meet to start the tour. Robert was very knowledgeable and had great pictures of what some of the areas looked like prior to things being built. We would definitely recommend this tour. We had two medium size adults and one smaller adult. We did fit into the pedicab but it was a tight fit. …
July 30, 2021cstradling2016Unfortunately, I am not one to often write a well-deserved review; however, my experience with Nonpartisan Pedicab leaves me no choice! I live a few hours out of the... read more DC area and wanted to take my mother to Washington for a special 80th birthday experience. The highlight of our trip was going to be the Nonpartisan Pedicab tour. My son lives in the area and this seemed like a perfect way for her to enjoy a comfortable tour of the memorials and not be in a car (walking was not an option). Barry from Nonpartisan helped me with all of the trip details. We were staying for a weekend and he not only organized the tour with a GREAT deal of patience but also helped with suggestions about where to stay, where to park, dining near the tour, etc.
Due to the many changes that I kept making, Barry even prepaid for garage parking as I was having problems logging onto the site. My mom never did get to take the tour. She felt ill the day we were scheduled and we ended up driving home. As i explained all of this to Barry, he was incredibly compassionate and understanding. There was no charge for the tour, however, the reason I was so impressed was not the ease at which he let us cancel last minute. It was because of the time and care that he extended to ensure a very special experience. I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet Barry and sorry that we didn't get to experience the tour. I am also incredibly impressed by the experience that I had trying to!!! Thank you Barry and thank you Nonpartisan Pedicab. You are top notch!
January 6, 2020sharlet2I highly recommend this pedicab tour, particularly if your time in the area is limited or if you are traveling with people who are mobility impaired. My elderly parents, sister,... read more and brother-in-law came for a visit and wanted to see the National Mall. There's no way my parents would have been able to walk around the National Mall, and getting on and off one of the tour buses would have been a challenge. They had no problem getting in and out of the pedicab. We had two pedicabs for five of us and were very comfortable. We got to see all the sites and Bob and Alex were amazing tour guides! They knew so many details and so much history. My family loved it, and I learned so much that I didn't know, even though I live in the area. Thanks for a great morning!
October 2, 2022NickWe had such a great time! It truly was the best way for our family to experience everything that the national mall had to offer at our pace. We were... read more able to get right up to most monuments or do a short walk which was very appreciated by my grandfather and toddler. Our tour guide also gave us a great history lesson of the area and of the monuments that we found very interesting. I would recommend this tour to anyone and will most likely do it again on our next visit to the capital.
August 1, 2021 - rachelleb680
Roberts knowledge on the area and history were vast and comprehensive. Robert made the experience more interesting by bringing old photos before many of the monument were erected. Robert explained... read more so much history, it was just an incredible experience.
June 8, 2022The Carrell’sWe had a blast on our pedicab tour. We need the tour at night. Our 14 year old loves climbing in Edison monument. This is a must if you want... read more to see the monuments at night.
July 1, 2021Lynn BWe had a wonderful day exploring all of Washington up close and personal on the Pedicab with Bob as our driver. Bob was knowledgeable and gave us so many details... read more we didn’t know about everything from history and stories to Architecture of the magnificent monuments of DC. The tour was scenic and the cart was comfortable. I was traveling with my 86 and 87 year old parents and we would not have been able to see all of these sites so close without Bob’s help and the Pedicab. I would highly recommend this tour!
September 1, 2021AilsaCalumThis was an excellent outdoor way to hit lots of monuments and sights in a quick 2 hour tour. Much easier for my father who wasn’t keen to walk them... read more all. Access to each monument is essential to get the full picture of what they are trying to achieve as explained by Robert. He is knowledgeable, witty and humorous. The 2 hours flashed by with a constant stream of information and banter from Robert. We started in the city centre and did a loop out as far as the Lincoln Memorial stopping at 4 others in the 2 hours. There was enough time to walk in / around each area .
Only suggestion from my father was that Robert could have a small mic / speaker system when near any areas of traffic. My dad couldn’t always catch what was being explained.
Otherwise it’s fantastic and we were deposited back at our hotel bang on time for dinner. Thanks
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August 31, 2019To celebrate their 45th anniversary, I sent my parents to Washington D.C. on their first ever vacation alone - they never even had a honeymoon, so this was doubly special.... read more As my mom has 2 bad knees and my dad has back issues, I was...More
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May 8, 2019ExcellentAdventurersWhat an amazing tour! Two couples, two pedi cabs. Read and Fahad (ask for them! The former a journalist by trade, the latter a defense department employee by day) knew... read more their history and Washington trivia. It was safe, and helped those of us of a certain age to get around quickly and easily. Doing it in the evening and watching the lights come on and illuminate our nation's capital was a real treat. It was worth every penny. I can't recommend this enough.
January 1, 1970We went on a night tour of the national monuments. Robert met us at the top of the metro stairs with a big smile and hand shake. No... read more zipping along and rushing us; we stopped where we wanted and took as long as we wanted....More
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May 3, 2019Lori BWe booked this tour to see the monuments in the evening lit up. Kevin was our tour guide and was amazing and knowledgeable. We planned the evening with... read more Kevin picking us up at our dinner location with drop off at our hotel. The communication with both Robert (the owner) and Kevin was amazing-very responsive. Kevin was at designated spot right on time. It worked out perfectly. This was a top notch tour and I would not hesitate to book again. It was the highlight of our trip to DC
December 1, 2021granta614Amazing experience and service! My mom had always wanted to tour the mall but she can’t walk far due to hip problems. If you’ve been to the DC mall you... read more know how big the area is. NonPartisanPedicab was 100% the way to go. Our tour guide, Read, picked us up directly in front of the parking garage we found and took us on a 2 hour tour of the mall. It was obvious that Read has been doing this a long time and loves his job. Extremely knowledgeable, he will give you all the history you want. He also knows where everything is so if you need to stop for a bathroom break or grab a bite, Read knows all the best locations. I can’t imagine there’s a better way to tour DC. We cut our trip short due to boat tour reservations but we will use NonPartisanPedicab again and for a longer trip. I recommend it 100% for your next tour of DC.
October 31, 2020Irenie19I was looking for a tour that would accommodate my 81 year old mother who had major heart surgery a year ago. We were passing through DC on our way... read more to a wedding in Virginia and I wanted to show my kids the sights. My mom did not want to go to DC whatsoever and even said she’s been there 5 times why are we going?! I promised to make it painless for her and Robert delivered!
I admit i contacted other companies but Robert was the most responsive. He was very personable even by email. I was reluctant to take a night tour but that’s what worked with our schedule. So glad we did it was gorgeous! Robert picked us up from The Hamilton restaurant. We got two pedicabs for the 5 of us and Barry was also friendly. They worked so hard and I did not realize how stinking hot it is in DC even with the sun setting. There is no way we could have managed walking around. Teenage kids a cranky grandma—was not happening. Robert was such a hit. I didn’t realize he spoke spanish or chinese btw!! When my mom couldn’t walk up the Lincoln memorial he sat with her and asked her questions about herself to keep her busy so the kids, my hubby and I could roam about freely. Priceless!! I really could go on and on. I also noticed that the people on the trolley tours looked at us and waved at us often like we were the attraction! lol The kids on the bus sometimes gave us the saddest looks as they whizzed past us and the sights like they wish they were us.
I mention my mom because we are home now and she said to me I had the best time in DC the tour she absolutely loved it and it was her favorite part of her trip. Like I said she did not want to go to D.C. having been there countless times before but she said this tour was the highlight of any of her times there! My kids too loved every minute. These guys are worth every penny. Tour with them picky senior and teenagers approved!!
August 25, 2019