About this experience
Explore Washington, D.C. at your own pace with this engaging self-guided walking tour on your smartphone. Starting at the iconic United States Capitol, the route leads you to essential landmarks including the Washington Monument, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial, all while playing short audio stories full of surprising history. Enhance your adventure with interactive quizzes that unlock fun facts and let you challenge friends. Perfect for solo travelers or groups, this tour can be enjoyed in any weather and offers a flexible, roughly 2.5-hour experience.
- Self-guided tour you follow at your own pace, whenever you like
- Short audio stories and 9 interactive quizzes at each landmark
- Connects Washington's most iconic sights, from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial
- Available every day with no groups and no pressure
- No app to download and no physical guide required, just open it on your phone
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min–3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
Not included
- A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
- Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Itinerary and highlights
The seat of the U.S. Congress, crowned by its iconic cast-iron dome. Listen to the story of how this landmark of American democracy was built and reinvented over two centuries.
A dramatic bronze tribute to the Union general and 18th president, facing the Lincoln Memorial. Hear how its sculptor spent twenty years on this monument to resolve.
The red-sandstone Smithsonian Castle, a Norman-style landmark founded by the surprising bequest of a Briton who never set foot in America.
The towering marble obelisk honoring George Washington. Spot the change in stone color that reveals how politics once halted its construction for decades.
The official residence of the U.S. president. Hear how it earned its famous name and survived fire, renovation, and two centuries of history.
A grand plaza of arches and 56 granite pillars honoring the WWII generation. Look for the famous "Kilroy was here" soldier's graffiti hidden in the design.
Maya Lin's powerful black granite wall, inscribed with the names of the fallen. A quiet, reflective space that redefined what a memorial could be.
Nineteen haunting steel soldiers on patrol, honoring the "Forgotten War." A striking, realistic tribute to those who served in Korea.
The tour's grand finale: the seated statue of Abraham Lincoln. Discover the carved typo and the poignant history behind this temple to unity.
Meeting and pickup information
- Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of the United States Capitol. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- German — Written
- Portuguese — Audio
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- zh-CN — Audio
- zh-CN — Written
- Italian — Audio
- Italian — Written
- French — Audio
- French — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ciceru
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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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