National Mall and Memorials Tour with Retired Ranger

Washington DC from Gray and Green Tours
  • Duration2 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryHistorical Tours, Nature Walks

Overview

Join me for an insider’s walk through the National Mall, where history, nature, and events come alive. See the memorials, and learn hidden stories with a retired ranger who managed the Mall for 15 years. This tour provides a unique perspective on United States history from the founding of the nation to today.

– 2-hour guided walking tour starting at the Lincoln Memorial
– Visit other key memorials, including those commemorating World War II, the Korean War, and Martin Luther King Jr.
– Learn from a retired ranger with insider knowledge of the National Mall
– Small group experience for a personalized adventure

What's included

  • Guided tour with insights from a retired ranger who managed the park for 15 years

What's Not included

  • Washington Monument entry tickets not guaranteed- subject to availability

Itinerary

  • Learn how Abraham Lincoln, Marian Anderson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights.

  • Gaze at the Vietnam Wall: appreciate the sacrifices paid by troops and how the Memorial helped veterans heal.

  • Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial: Feel emotions evoked by the statues of American troops, and learn why the Wall of Remembrance was added.

  • 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.

  • See DC's memorial to World War I and learn about the rise of fascism.

  • Walk through the memorial honoring the contributions of Americans, both overseas and on the homefront, in defeating fascism.

  • Look up at the Washington Monument: Learn why it took so long to build.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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