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BrittanyCampbell, Mar 2026
Good night tour
Tour was good, the bus was nice and clean and had windows which made it difficult to take pictures at night. Great stops and Sam the tour guide was full of great information, only tip would be to wait for everyone to get off the bus before speaking about the stop so we can hear all the history. The driver was safe and helped with big steps and was very courteous.
Lauren_R, Mar 2026
Great way to see DC
Tyrone was a great guide! Funny, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Bus was very new and clean. Great photo taking skills too!
Kristi_W, Nov 2025
Great tour - lots of sights and information provided!
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Corey, was great. He was very knowledgeable and personable. The van was clean and comfortable. If you go during the shutdown, know that many of the bathrooms will be closed. The tour lasted a little over three hours, so my 12 year old would advise you to plan accordingly and dehydrate before 😂!
Christine_N, Oct 2025
Great tour
Wonderful tour with Steve. He was very knowledgeable! Mini van was clean and comfortable with access to charging your devices. I really enjoy these types of tours with smaller groups. I would highly recommend this tour of Washington. All of the highlights were covered and we enjoyed them despite the shutdown.
Mike_W, Feb 2026
Sally and Godfried could...
Sally and Godfried could not have been any better. Sally was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of our great nation. She gave us facts about every location we visited during our tour. We were given ample time at each location to exit the bus for pictures. They both had our safety in mind at all times due to ice and snow conditions at that time. Sally even gave everyone her cell number if we had any questions about restaurants our exhibits even after our tour with her.
Robert_C, Mar 2026
Great way to see the monuments
Awesome tour seeing the monuments at night! Very knowledgeable tour guide. Very comfortable van. Daniel was Great!
Jessica_R, Dec 2025
Awesome. Exceeded my expectations
Wonderful and educational : very organized: Chris the Driver was a true gentleman filled with safety tips and Sally the tour guide was an awesome historian with excellent pointers.
Leslie_V, Mar 2026
Recommended Tour with a local tour guide
The tour guide is very knowledgeable and polite. He offered a wide range of information about various points in history. Additionally, he provided local recommendations on places to eat and museums based on one's interest.
Kevin_D, Mar 2026
Well worth it
It was nice being driven to each location otherwise it would have been an extraordinary amount of walking. Our tour guide Steve was amazing. So much information about the area, the historical sites as well as the key figures just rolled off his tongue. He was so knowledgeable and also information on what places offered free entry as well as those where a reservation is suggested/required. Whatever he is being payed, I don't believe it is enough!! I highly recommend this tour and Steve.
Kadee_H, Oct 2025
Sally and Chris need a raise!
It’s worth EVERY Penny! Sally and Chris are fantastic!
Sally knows everything! She was funny, interesting, and cared for our safety!
Lara_T, Mar 2026
DC at Night
Very enjoyable tour. Moderate amount of walking James our guide was very enjoyable and Chris our driver did a great job. Both were very kind and helpful. Beautiful to see these sites at night.
April_H, Mar 2026
Beautiful tour
It was a very moving tour being able to see many memorial sites. Dwayne was an amazing tour guide. He was very kind and incredibly knowledgeable.
National Mall
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The National Mall is a must-visit for all first-time visitors to DC.
Bring comfortable walking shoes; it's a 1.9-mile (3-kilometer) walk from one side to the other.
The National Mall and many of its major monuments and memorials are wheelchair accessible.
Don't forget to bring sun protection and plenty of water.
People Also Ask
What is the best way to tour the National Mall?
There are many ways to explore the National Mall, including walking around it. To save your feet, there are hop-on hop-off bus tours, bike tours, Segway tours, and driving tours. Washington DC's low-cost Circulator shuttle bus is another useful transportation option, and it stops at major sites around the Mall.
How long does it take to walk through the National Mall?
A loop of the National Mall and its major attractions typically takes several hours; set aside half a day (or more) if you want to linger at its monuments and museums. The Mall is about 2 miles (3 kilometers) long, and it covers more than 300 acres (125 hectares).
How long should I spend at the National Mall?
Numerous major DC monuments—including the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument—plus more than a dozen museums are located in and around the National Mall; tickets aren't needed to enter most of them. You could spend an entire vacation seeing it all, but at a minimum, set aside at least half a day for basic sightseeing and more for museum-going.
What is the best month to visit the National Mall?
One of the best times to visit is in late March or early April, when its famous cherry trees are in bloom. Alternatively, to enjoy comfortable walking temperatures without massive crowds, skip spring and summer and aim for autumn (weekdays are typically calmer, too).
What do you see on a tour of the National Mall?
That depends on your itinerary, as the National Mall is home to dozens of major monuments, memorials, and museums. At the very least, you are likely to see top-tier highlights like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the National World War II Memorial, and pass by a number of Smithsonian museums including the National Air and Space Museum.
Are there restrooms at the National Mall?
Yes, there are numerous restrooms on or near the National Mall. There are 10 public bathrooms located on the Mall, while most of the area's dozen-plus museums also offer public restrooms. Smithsonian museums are free for the public to visit, and so are their bathrooms.
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