About this experience
Celebrate 250 years of American History on our award winning small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don't have to wait in line at 7am for same-day tickets!
Let us explain the history & stories behind the memorials on the National Mall! While encouraging reflection & respect, we keep the tour engaging & fun.
• Lincoln Memorial - see the famous statue, hear about our 16th President, see where MLK, Jr. stood to give the "I Have A Dream Speech."
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial - hear the stories behind the wall of names of those killed and missing in action.
• 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.
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
- Ticket to Enter the Washington Monument
- Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
- Entrance to 4 Memorials on a Guided Walking Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
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.
See the south lawn of the White House, where the President's helicopter, Marine One, lands.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- DC by Foot
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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