Washington Monument & National Mall Tour

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: 24 hours
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…
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
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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
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Karen_b
Oct 27, 2024
LOVED IT! - Amazing opportunity to see the whole city and learn at the same time! Would do it again any time I revisit this amazing city!
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Scott_l
Oct 25, 2024
Perfect - Trevor was very knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend this tour. The tour is perfect if this is your first time visiting. Thank you Trevor! The Lawrence’s
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Richard_p
Oct 21, 2024
A happy experience - We had a beautiful day and the walk speed was perfect--not too fast, not too slow. The tour leader, Trevor, was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, was sensitive to people's needs, and was interesting. Couldn't ask for more.
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Dougw1427
Oct 21, 2024
Great day on the mall ! - Hannah was excellent. Very knowlegable, very entertaining. Pace of the walk and the ability to spend time at each stop was perfect.
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Amber_w
Oct 20, 2024
Great Tour - Loved our skip the line for Washington Monument. Hannah was an excellent tour guide and offered great history and information about the monuments and memorials. We will be back and looking forward to booking another trip.
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Kenneth_n
Oct 20, 2024
Great tour guide and memorable experiences - Trevor the tour guide did a great job providing interesting details and making the entire tour much more meaningful. One of the best tour guides I have ever experienced.... knowledgeable, and very personal able and friendly. Most memorable part of the tour was the MLK memorial. Highly recommend tour!
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M7797abpeggyb
Oct 18, 2024
Excellent way to see the National Mall - Greg is a terrific guide, knowledgeable and entertaining. He gave us good background information on the memorials, and added to my understanding of the ways we honor history in our country's capital.
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Jp_s
Oct 9, 2024
Great 150 minutes. - Greg was a terrific guide - supplying wonderful historic perspective on things. I could have spent 2 more hours with him.
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Debf625
Oct 7, 2024
Monument tour of DC - Greg was a fantastic guide- very informative and educational. Excellent way to view the DC monuments and learn. Nice to avoid the lines too
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Fay_k
Oct 9, 2024
Recommended tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable and approachable. It was great to get the history/story behind each memorial. Recommended.
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From $49
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).