Washington DC Monuments: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Explore the iconic monuments of Washington, D.C. on a self-guided walking audio tour. Discover the history behind the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, and more!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Woodward Building Apartments - Introducing Woodward Building Apartments, a community unlike any other in the area!

Note: This 2+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Washington DC in 1-2 hours.

  • Albert Gallatin Statue (Fraser) - Albert Gallatin is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser. It commemorates Albert Gallatin, who founded New York University and served as United States Secretary of the Treasury.
  • The White House - Your first stop will be none other than the White House known around the world. Here, you’ll not only get a good look at this incredible landmark, but also some little-known history about its construction
  • Eisenhower Executive Office Building - The Eisenhower Executive Office Building —formerly known as the Old Executive Office Building and even earlier as the State, War, and Navy Building—is a U.S. government building situated just west of the White House in the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
  • Constitution Gardens - Continuing along your path, you’ll pass through the lovely Constitution Gardens, one of D.C.’s many beautiful green spaces
  • World War II Memorial Information - You’ll pass the intricate and expansive World War II Memorial next, where you have the chance to pay your respects to the Americans who gave their lives in the fight against fascism and search for the two hidden “Kilroy was here” engravings
  • National Mall - Next you’ll arrive at the National Mall a picturesque stretch of greenway which is also home to many of Washington’s most iconic sights
  • Lincoln Memorial - Up next is the iconic Lincoln Memorial, where you’ll find an enormous statue of Lincoln overlooking his pavilion in front of a powerful inscription
  • Korean War Veterans Memorial - After that, you’ll come to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, honoring those who fought and died during the Korean War. This unusual memorial blends thousands of photographs with surprising architecture, and you’ll learn about all the symbolism behind it
  • US House of Representatives - Want to see the place where, as the saying goes, “the sausage gets made”? That’s up next, at the House of Representatives, where congress meets to create and debate legislation
  • Washington Monument - You’ll then approach the Washington Monument, that iconic white obelisk reaching skyward. Did you know this was once the world’s tallest structure? It was actually dethroned by none other than the Eiffel Tower!
  • National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden - Then, stroll through the Sculpture Garden, a cozy little park full of strange, captivating works of art
  • Supreme Court of the United States - Finally, you’ll arrive at the Supreme Court of the United States, where the ultimate authorities on Constitutional Law bring down their gavels. The tour concludes here
  • United States Capitol - Next is the United States Capitol Building, that iconic domed structure you’ve seen on TV. Get an in-person look at this landmark and hear about how this branch of the government came into being
What's Included
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Visit the most famous landmarks of America’s capital city! See the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and much more, and learn the revolutionary history behind the creation of Washington, D.C.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Walking Tours: couples can share one using headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
1445 New York Ave NW
New York Avenue Northwest
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janice_j
Apr 6, 2024
The little we used was great - We honestly did not get a chance to explore much on our own (we booked too many tours), but the bit we did listen to was great. I probably would have preferred doing the self guided.
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Jilla
Apr 1, 2024
Lovely morning - Lobed exploring Washington. The self guide audio tour was a great addition. Wish we had more time to do more but we still enjoyed the stops.
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Jilla_w
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome - Self guided audio tour was great. Wish we had more time to do all the things. Highly recommend for those wanting to go at their own pace
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Kurtis
Oct 15, 2023
Educational easy to use self guided tour - Informative tour, easy to use self paced tour. The map was helpful to follow the tour path. Enjoyed the narration kicking in automatically at each point of interest.
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Alpha1603
Aug 4, 2022
Great Experience - This is great if you’re doing solo traveling and just wanna spend a day walking around the city. I loved the experience and I’d highly recommend.
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2629kd
Aug 12, 2024
Great info and hits the key areas - Wonderful information! I'm a little directionally challenged, and it took me a while to realize I had to keep going back to the map to know how to proceed in the transition from one audio file to the next. It rained heavily the day we went, so We were only able to get to stop 22, but was really impressed with this.
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Garry_s
Dec 5, 2023
Interesting and informative - Tour guide has a Good overall in-depth understanding of all the memorials. Van was comfortable and clean.
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Michael_b
Apr 12, 2023
Family trip - Enjoyed the audio tour and allowed us to go at our own pace. Wish Vietnam memorial was a primary stop on the tour. Don’t think it should be excluded from the main walk. Pretty important monument
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Helena_bonham_carter
May 2, 2022
Really liked it - I really like the concept of the tour. They give you a prepared trip and give you some information about what you see. You can walk as fast as you want, take pictures as long as you want and take another route if you want. I really like that and recommend it for everyone, especially since the highlights can all be easily reached by foot and it is doable in one day. For me it could have more information but I will definitely do more of those tours.
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