About this experience
This Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you across the Western part of the National Mall with a few side trips to see various interesting things you're expecting to see, and other things you didn't know were there.
It takes 2-3 hours to complete; do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighbourhood.
Buy either a single or a group ticket.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Scavenger hunt on your mobile phone
- Historical and architectural self-guided walking tour
- 20+ challenges to solve
- See 4 film locations from some of your favorite movies.
Not included
- WiFi - Internet access is required to complete this activity.
Itinerary and highlights
While you are here at the starting point, learn all about the White House and how it has evolved over the years.
Solve a few challenges while you are here.
View and learn all about the White House, its central block, east and west wings, and some fun facts.
Spend 10 minutes her as you learn and solve challenges
Walk 5min to this destination and learn about it and its surrounding buildings.
Spend 5min here and solve a challenge.
Walk 5min to get here.
Learn about this museum and the nearby statue.
Spend 5 minutes here and solve a challenge.
Enter the National Mall through this section.
Solve a challenge and continue to your next stop.
Learn about Women's role in the Vietnam War.
Solve a challenge while you are here.
Take a moment to reflect at this low, long memorial. Learn a little about the conflict and solve a challenge while you are here.
Walk 5min to reach the Lincoln Memorial. Learn about Abraham Lincoln and solve some challenges while you are here.
Then, from the top of the steps, admire the length of the National Mall as you can see the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument and the reflecting pools.
Walk 5min to reach this next memorial. Learn about this conflict and solve a challenge.
Take a little more than 5 minutes to reach this next memorial, solving a few challenges along the way.
Once here, learn about MLK and solve another challenge.
From the MLK Memorial you can see the Jefferson Memorial.
Learn about him before moving on, solving a few challenges as you walk to your next destinations.
Walk 5min to reach this grand WWII memorial. Learn about its configuration and why/how the names are positioned. Solve a few challenges as you hunt for the "Kilroy was here" graffiti
Walk 5min to get here.
Learn about this monument and solve a challenge.
This is your final stop as you are now 1 block south, within eyesight of your start location.
Meeting and pickup information
- Once you're standing outside the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- French — Audio
- French — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
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