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Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour
4.9
78 Ratings
Washington
Embark on a captivating walking tour of the National Mall in Washington DC. Discover the history and significance of iconic monuments and memorials, including the Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lincoln Memorial - It is the most iconic memorial in the country, dedicated in 1922, honoring the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln who occupies an almost mythic and revered place in the hearts of Americans everywhere.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - This memorial has a black granite wall reflecting 19 stainless steel statues representing the 38th months of the Korean War. This was not just an American effort, and this memorial honors all those United Nations countries.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - A quiet place designed for reflection, this memorial has over 58 thousand names of US casualties from this conflict etched into the black granite panels. Accommodating the wall is the Three Soliders Statue and a memorial to the female nurses who served.
- World War II Memorial - 56 granite pillars surround the fountain in this majestic tribute to the greatest generation of Americans who came of age in a time of economic depression, and emerged from this conflict as heroes. Stroll around the grounds and you will learn about different aspects of the war from the perspective of the US which fought in both The Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Dedicated in 2004, this memorial is popular with visitors to DC.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Step off the National Mall to the Tidal Basin to visit one of the newer memorials dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Washington Monument - 555 Feet tall, this is the largest free standing masonry structure in the world! A monument to the first President and Father of the Country, George Washington. Since 1888 this monument has towered over DC and the surrounding country side.
- White House - See the south lawn of the White House, where the President’s helicopter, Marine One, lands.
What's Included
- Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
- Ticket to the Washington Monument
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don’t have to wait hours in line at 7am for same-day tickets!
Let us explain the history, symbolism, & stories behind the memorials on the National Mall! While encouraging reflection & respect, we keep the tour engaging & fun.
On this tour, we will explore
• Lincoln Memorial - see the famous statue, hear about our 16th President, see where MLK, Jr. stood to give the “I Have A Dream Speech.”
• Reflecting Pool - where Forrest Gump ran through to see Jenny.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial - hear the stories behind the wall of names of those killed and missing in action.
• Korean War Veterans Memorial - see the 19 statues representing servicemen.
• MLK Memorial - honor our Dr. King at the newest memorial on the Tidal Basin.
• WWII Memorial - find Kilroy hidden amongst the columns honoring the states and territories.
• White House - see the south lawn of the White House where Marine One lands.
Location
10 Henry Bacon Dr NW
Henry Bacon Drive Northwest
Walking Tour starts from outside the Lincoln Memorial Gifts & Cafe on Henry Bacon Drive (this is across the street from the memorial itself). We are not affiliated with anyone inside the gift shop. Please meet your guide outside on the sidewalk. This is a walking tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(78 Ratings)
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Nicky_l
Aug 30, 2024
Great tour! Friendly & Knowledgeable Guide! - Loved all the tips given about other places in DC. Lots of fun factoids about the monuments, memorials and those who brought them to life in DC.
Amanda was wonderful with me and my friend visiting from Belgium! Would definitely do another tour with her! Give that lady a raise! 😄
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Ssieveking
Aug 27, 2024
Best walking tour in DC! - Wow! What an amazing walking tour of Washington monuments narrated by Trevor!!! Trevor was great and provides so much history and knowledge it made the tour one best we have taken. The weather was perfect and my husband and I ended the tour by going to top of Washington Monument which honestly was the highlight of our DC vacation. Thank you Trevor
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Eugenia_k
Aug 18, 2024
Best way to see Washington Monument - Trevor was great! Very knowledgeable and made it a fun experience. Explained each stop in detail and a sense of humor.
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Leilani_s
Aug 12, 2024
Enjoyed the tour from start to finish - Booked a group tour at the last minute so I could spend a morning getting a bit more information than if I had toured alone but also, selfishly, so I could not think about where to go for a few hours or stress about getting those last minute passes up the Washington monument. As it turned out my son and I were the only ones in the tour so we got a private experience with our guide Dan! Dan was full of energy and enthusiasm. He shared so much knowledge in every location we visited and was able to answer all of our questions. We also got to chat about our visit and he gave us some recommendations for the evening too. When I asked my 9 year old what I should say in the review he replied “the tour was great, my son loved it!” Thank you for the perfect Sunday morning in DC.
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Patrickdw2937hi
Aug 1, 2024
Book with Confidence - We did a 10:00am tour, on a brutally hot day. John, our tour guide, was excellent. He shared great information, was very friendly and funny, he worked to keep everyone engaged and made it a very worthwhile activity.
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Mskatienolanmartin
Jul 31, 2024
Brooke Was Great! - Brooke was patient and knowledgeable and shared so much info. I liked how she had details at every site that made the monuments more meaningful.
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Rob_c
Jul 31, 2024
Great tour - Katherine was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. She was also able to answer all of our random questions.
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Antonioab2ux
Jul 30, 2024
Great experience, definitely recommend! - Brooke was amazing! She explained everything throughly and took the time to answer any questions we had. She kept the tour at a good pace and allowed us time to see all the memorials. Overall great experience, highly recommend :).
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Kelsey_b
Aug 3, 2024
A little hiccup but our tour guide handled it patiently and professionally - Our guide John was really great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. There was an issue at the Washington monument because it was closing at noon due to the extreme heat. John tried explaining to the man letting people in that we had paid for the cut the line experience but he didn't seem to care and wasn't letting us up. John got the monuments supervisor on the phone but there just wasn't anything they could be done. Some members of our group were quite upset but it was out of John's control and that's the risk you take of touring DC in August. I appreciated how he handled the situation, very patiently and took the complaints in stride. The rest of the tour was wonderful.
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Troy_c
Aug 3, 2024
Total disaster - It was a disaster we booked through Viator and found out when we arrived at the tour the tour guide had tickets for after the monument closed. We found out from the park ranger there is no such thing as skip the line privileges at the Washington monument.
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