About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Guided tour with insights from a retired ranger who managed the park for 15 years
Not included
- Washington Monument entry tickets not guaranteed- subject to availability
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet at benches near bottom of Lincoln Memorial steps
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray and Green Tours
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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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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