Monuments and Memorials Architectural Walking Tour

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Washington DC, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a stroll along "America’s front yard" on this guided walking tour of the National Mall in Washington DC. From the banks of the Potomac River to the United States Capitol, this iconic national park is the premiere civic and symbolic space of the nation. Take a walk with a guide to better understand why this landscape looks the way it does, and visit famous historical landmarks such as the Washington Monument.

Explore Washington DC’s National Mall on a guided walking tour
Visit some of DC’s most iconic monuments and memorials
Focus on architectural and design elements of these landmarks
Choice of morning or evening tour times to suit your schedule

What's Included

Local guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Washington Monument
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Meet your guide at the base of the Washington Monument on the East side (the side facing the Capitol Building).

End point

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Itinerary

Visit some of America’s most famous monuments and memorials — focusing on their architectural and design elements — on this National Mall walking tour in Washington DC.

Meet your local guide and the rest of the group at the base of the east side of the Washington Monument, facing the Capitol Building.

Continue down the National Mall, exploring the design and urban history of the nation's capital and its monuments. Visit the following monuments and memorials along the way: the Washington Monument, the White House, the National World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial.

Washington Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National World War II Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Memorial

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 19 reviews

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Horrible

Whitley_T, Jun 2024

Guide never showed or answered messages or calls. Don't recommend. Complete waste of time. Very disappointed.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Whitley. Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. Unfortunately our guide had a medical emergency on the way to the tour and our office was unaware of the issue until after the tour was scheduled to begin. Fortunately this was a very isolated incident, but we are truly sorry that it effected your visit! As customers, we would be deeply disappointed too, and appreciate your understanding. Hope you enjoyed your time in DC, despite our mess up!

Beyond a standard tour

Kelly_D, Sep 2021

Fantastic tour! Sam was awesome. I learned facts about the Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial that were interesting and new to me. Sam also gave me a thorough tour of the Vietnam Memorial and World War 2 memorials. I would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the small details about these monuments and memorials. Sam was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and very personable. I will take tours with this company in the future.