Top Washington DC Audio Guides - page 2

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Welcome to Washington, D.C.! "Capitol Hill Stroll" will take guests on a walking tour of Capital Hill, a very important neighborhood where the legislative and judicial branches are situated and where various other elements of political, social, and economic culture are present. This Tour is designed by the expert guide Peter Smeallie Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Discover the essence of American ideals on the self-paced National Mall Highlights tour in Washington, D.C. This journey goes beyond mere sightseeing to reflect on the core values of liberty, justice, equality, and inclusion through vivid storytelling and curated stops. Engage with the monuments and their deeper meanings, creating a personal connection to history and culture. Perfect for both first-time visitors and returning explorers, this tour invites you to experience the National Mall as a vibrant narrative of the nation. — Self-paced exploration of iconic landmarks in Washington, D.C. — Reflect on American values such as liberty, justice, and equality — Blends history, memory, and nature for a richer experience — Ideal for first-time visitors and returning explorers alike

Discover the rich history and beauty of Washington, DC with the Tidal Basin Walking Tour. This self-guided audio experience takes you on a journey through iconic memorials, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Engage with immersive storytelling as you stroll along the scenic paths lined with cherry blossoms, connecting with the profound legacies of American leaders. Ideal for history enthusiasts and casual walkers alike, this tour offers flexibility and lifetime access to captivating narratives. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Explore the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC and learn about the history of the Kennedys with this self-guided audio tour. After you’ve purchased the tour and downloaded the app, follow the GPS around Georgetown to find some of the old haunts of John and Jackie Kennedy. See where they met, proposed, married, and began raising a family as you walk through the neighborhood.

Escape to the vibrant streets of Dupont Circle in Washington D.C. Dupont Circle is a fun and vibrant place in Northwestern D.C. Come see this thriving neighborhood inside the nation's capital city with all its bustling restaurants, bars, shops, statues, and more! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the app! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

On the tour you'll explore stories of Civil War-era spirits, the Exorcist stairs, unexplained phenomena in historic buildings, legends surrounding Georgetown University, JFK, and tales of restless spirits said to inhabit the area, to name a few. This tour combines historical facts with local folklore, offering insights into Georgetown's past and the stories that continue to circulate among residents and visitors. We'll discuss the origins of these tales and their significance to the neighborhood's cultural heritage. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and is all outside, so feel free to take it at 3am or 3pm. The tour never expires and you can listen again later.,

Discover the rich tapestry of history and art at the Smithsonian Museums with a knowledgeable local guide. This immersive walking tour offers a chance to delve into the National Gallery of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, and even the National Zoo. Tailor your visit to explore themed museums or enjoy a scenic bird walk. The guide is well-versed in the exhibits and local dining spots, ensuring a personalized experience that embraces the diverse cultural heritage of Washington, D.C. This tour accommodates up to 12 guests and can be done on foot or by bike, making it a flexible and engaging way to explore the nation's capital. - Guided exploration of iconic Smithsonian Museums and exhibits - Up to 12 guests for a personalized experience - Flexible transportation options by bike or foot between museums - Minimum 2-hour commitment for the National Zoo visit

Explore Washington DC's iconic landmarks and monuments on a full-day coach tour. Stop at the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and more. Depending on the season, you'll be invited to enjoy a Potomac River cruise or extra memorial stops and Pentagon Mall lunch. Upgrade options include admission to the Washington Monument, National Air and Space Museum, African American Museum, or a guided Capitol Hill walk with U.S. Capitol entry.

If you have limited time in Washington, D.C., this full-day guided tour makes sure that you see it all. Starting at Mount Vernon, you'll visit multiple historic sites just outside the city then return to D.C. in time to see such landmarks as the Supreme Court, Washington Monument and National Archives lit up at night.

World class app-led tour, completely controlled by you! See the best sights in Capitol Hill, at your leisure! Narrated by Certified Master Guide Tony Spadafora. Tony takes you off the beaten path to discover gems hidden among the sites throughout Washington. DC neighborhoods. As a teacher, scout leader, and businessman, he has been making DC Memorable since 1983! Starting at Union Station, we will explore Washington DC's most authentic neighborhood. The neighborhood once housed everyone from Lincoln to confederate spies in the Old Capitol Prison. We will see the bar the Senate spared and the only State Embassy in Washington. View the largest collection of Shakespeare's folios in the world. We will see the Supreme Court and the East Front of the Capitol as we approach the world's largest library; it features everything from carved Italian marble to the latest high-tech - the electric light!

See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck of our convertible luxury coach. This guided evening tour takes you past the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol, with panoramic open-top views of each illuminated landmark. Your expert local guide shares the stories behind the monuments while you soak in the DC skyline under the stars. Weather turning? Our convertible roof closes for full climate-controlled comfort — so the tour goes on, rain or shine. Perfect for first-time visitors, photography lovers, and anyone who wants to experience why DC is considered one of the world's most beautiful cities after dark.

Explore Washington DC—and avoid the crowds—on this small-group tour around the city’s key monuments and memorials, led by a local guide. Gain a deeper understanding of this important city, discover its iconic landmarks including the White House, and visit the Lincoln Memorial. See memorials marking World War II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars, and learn about history and culture along the way.

See Washington DC’s top historical highlights in one day—and continue to George Washington’s former estate, Mount Vernon—on this comprehensive tour. Leave the driving to someone else, and hop aboard a comfortable coach in the morning: view landmarks like the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial, and make quick stops at the White House, US Capitol, and more. Then, head to Mount Vernon for a self-guided audio tour of the estate.

On our location aware smart phone guided walking tour you will see D.C.’s best-known monuments and museums with a few hidden gems in between using the power of our patented walking tour technology and story telling. Go at your own pace, and schedule. On our adventure you’ll see the Vietnam war, Lincoln, Washington, Korean War, world war 2, General Grant, Garfield, Buffalo Dancer, Joan Miro and Marc Chagall monuments, memorials and statues, to name a few. You will also see the Smithsonian museums of American History, Natural History, Air and Space, American Indians, the National Gallery and the sculpture garden, all free to enter, if they are open of course. And along the way I’ll share with you the stories of each site, it’s hidden secrets, and how they influenced and changed the United States. I’ll even suggest a spot to grab lunch and have a picnic along the way. Our tour starts at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, just next to the soldiers in poncho’s.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Explore Washington, D.C. at your own pace with this engaging self-guided walking tour on your smartphone. Starting at the iconic United States Capitol, the route leads you to essential landmarks including the Washington Monument, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial, all while playing short audio stories full of surprising history. Enhance your adventure with interactive quizzes that unlock fun facts and let you challenge friends. Perfect for solo travelers or groups, this tour can be enjoyed in any weather and offers a flexible, roughly 2.5-hour experience. - Self-guided tour you follow at your own pace, whenever you like - Short audio stories and 9 interactive quizzes at each landmark - Connects Washington's most iconic sights, from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial - Available every day with no groups and no pressure - No app to download and no physical guide required, just open it on your phone

In the summer of 1881, a hopeful nation welcomed a new president - until gunfire in Washington shattered that promise. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll follow President James A. Garfield from his unexpected nomination to his tragic assassination and agonizing death. You'll also meet the delusional gunman who pulled the trigger, and the doctor whose incompetence may have sealed his fate. You'll walk the National Mall, climb Capitol Hill to the East Front, where Garfield took the oath of office. I'll guide you to the Baltimore and Potomac Train Station, now the site of the National Gallery of Art, where Charles Guiteau fired two shots that set off 80 days of national anguish. You'll follow the aftermath: the bungled medical care, Alexander Graham Bell's experimental metal detector, and the trial that gripped the country.

Go beyond the traditional daytime DC tours with an after-dark visit to the city’s famous landmarks. Climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and see famous memorials and monuments, taking in views of the illuminated Washington Monument, the White House, more along the way. As you go, you'll have the benefit of skipping daytime crowds and traffic and enjoying another perspective on the city.

Washington DC has at lot of federal buildings that most people pass by without looking twice. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll trace how bureaucratic power takes physical form – from trade commissions to space agencies to congressional offices – discovering that the unglamorous machinery of government has plenty of stories worth telling. The tour starts at St. Dominic Catholic Church, a Gothic Revival structure that survived the sweeping urban renewal that wiped out most of Southwest DC's working-class neighborhood in the mid-20th century. Along the way, you'll hear how budget scores, disability policy, domestic service programs, and international broadcasting all trace back to decisions made in buildings most visitors walk right past. The tour ends at the United States Capitol, where you'll hear about the building through the lens of events from early in the US's history to more recent challenges revealing the limits of institutional resilience.

Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites such as the MLK Memorial en route to the Museum of African American History and Culture.

Explore George Washington’s historic estate with your own personal tour guide during this half-day private excursion to Mount Vernon from Washington D.C. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic ride to the Founding Father’s Virginia plantation in an air-conditioned van. Enrich your visit with a guided tour of the mansion and an audio tour of the grounds before heading back to your D.C. hotel.

Take in Washington, D.C.’s essential sights on a half-day tour in a comfortable climate controlled vehicle with live commentary from a professional guide. See the landmarks of the Washington political world, from the White House to the U.S. Capitol Building, and visit the city’s most important presidential and war memorials, with time at each stop to explore with your guide.

Gain a different perspective on Washington DC and explore at your own pace with this interactive scavenger hunt experience through the western part of the National Mall. Includes more than 20 challenges that will take you around to major landmarks, historical and architectural highlights, and hidden gems, including several film locations.

Uncover the meaning behind some of the most iconic structures in D.C. on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s National Mall is filled with iconic monuments celebrating the city and country's history. On this walking tour with architect Kristen Weller, you’ll explore these premier public gardens and gain insights into what the memorials mean. You'll make your way from Union Square to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and learn how the space has changed over the years and who’s influenced it. You’ll hear how the park’s design mimics the Garden of Versailles in France and how it was commissioned as a ‘stage for American democracy’. You’ll visit iconic structures, old and new, like the Washington Monument, the Tidal Basin, and the Smithsonian Castle. You’ll also have a chance to admire the Lincoln Memorial, which was previously part of the Tidal Basin and later filled in!