Washington Monument Entry and National Mall Walking Tour
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryCultural Tours, Half-day Tours
Overview
Visit the Washington Monument on a self guided tour with entry ticket (approximately 1 hour). Discover the iconic National Mall with an insider’s perspective on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Led by a retired park ranger, uncover the history behind key memorials honoring Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., and World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans. Gain valuable insights and stories that highlight the significance of these landmarks. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the heart of Washington, D.C.
– Duration: Approximately 3 hours (1 hour for Washington Monument self guided entry, 2 hours for guided National Mall and Memorials walk)
– Maximum group size: 35 travelers
– Wheelchair accessible and family-friendly
What's included
Guided tour with insights from a retired ranger who managed the park for 15 years
Entry ticket for Washington Monument self-guided tour
Itinerary
Use your entry tickets to access the Washington Monument for the self-guided portion of the tour. See great views of the Washington, DC area from 500 feet above ground level.
Walk through the memorial honoring the contributions of Americans, both overseas and on the homefront, in defeating fascism.
See the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial: Walk through the Mountain of Despair to get to the Stone of Hope, and learn about Dr. King's fight for equality and the Civil Rights movement.
Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial: Feel emotions evoked by the statues of American troops, and learn why the Wall of Remembrance was added.
Gaze at the Vietnam Wall: appreciate the sacrifices paid by troops and how the Memorial helped veterans heal.
Learn how Abraham Lincoln, Marian Anderson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.