Celebrate 250th: Washington Monument Ticket and National Mall Small-Group Walking Tour in Washington DC
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This small-group walking tour in Washington DC lasts about three hours and includes a ticket to enter the Washington Monument without waiting in line. The tour celebrates 250 years of American history and covers seven stops along the National Mall and nearby areas with a professional, licensed guide. The tour begins at the Lincoln Memorial, where participants spend about twenty minutes viewing the statue of Abraham Lincoln and learning about his presidency. Next, the group spends fifteen minutes at the Reflecting Pool, located near the Lincoln Memorial, known for historic events including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. The tour then moves to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for twenty minutes, where over 58,000 names of those killed or missing in action are etched into black granite panels. After that, the Korean War Veterans Memorial is visited for twenty minutes, featuring 19 stainless steel statues and a black granite wall honoring United Nations forces involved in the conflict. The group then walks to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at the Tidal Basin for fifteen minutes, one of the newer memorials in the city. Following this, the tour continues to the World War II Memorial for about twenty minutes, surrounded by 56 granite pillars and a fountain, commemorating the generation that fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The guide also shows the south lawn of the White House for ten minutes, where Marine One, the President's helicopter, lands. The tour concludes with entry to the Washington Monument, a 555-foot tall masonry structure built in honor of George Washington and standing since 1888, where participants spend approximately forty-five minutes. The tour includes entrance to all five memorials, the White House south lawn viewing, and the Washington Monument ticket. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, honors the 16th President Abraham Lincoln. The statue inside is a central symbol for Americans and reflects Lincoln's importance in the nation's history.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
View the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, which extends down the National Mall. This pool has been the backdrop for historic moments, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
15 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This quiet memorial features over 58,000 names of US service members killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War, etched into black granite panels. Nearby are the Three Soldiers Statue and a tribute to female nurses.
20 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The memorial includes a black granite wall and 19 stainless steel statues representing soldiers from the 38 months of the Korean War. It honors the United Nations countries involved in the conflict.
20 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Located at the Tidal Basin just off the National Mall, this newer memorial is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
15 min
World War II Memorial
This memorial includes 56 granite pillars surrounding a fountain, honoring Americans who served during the economic depression and World War II. Dedicated in 2004, it highlights the war fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
20 min
The White House
View the south lawn of the White House, the landing area for the President's helicopter, Marine One.
10 min
Washington Monument
Standing 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument is the largest free-standing masonry structure in the world. It honors George Washington and has been a landmark in Washington DC since 1888.
45 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Our tour ends at the Washington Monument, where your guide will assist you in joining the line to go to the top for a self-guided visit where you can spend as much time as you'd like.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Celebrate 250th: Washington Monument Ticket and National Mall Small-Group Walking Tour in Washington DC
by DC By Foot
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$150Overview
This small-group walking tour in Washington DC lasts about three hours and includes a ticket to enter the Washington Monument without waiting in line. The tour celebrates 250 years of American history and covers seven stops along the National Mall and nearby areas with a professional, licensed guide. The tour begins at the Lincoln Memorial, where participants spend about twenty minutes viewing the statue of Abraham Lincoln and learning about his presidency. Next, the group spends fifteen minutes at the Reflecting Pool, located near the Lincoln Memorial, known for historic events including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. The tour then moves to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for twenty minutes, where over 58,000 names of those killed or missing in action are etched into black granite panels. After that, the Korean War Veterans Memorial is visited for twenty minutes, featuring 19 stainless steel statues and a black granite wall honoring United Nations forces involved in the conflict. The group then walks to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at the Tidal Basin for fifteen minutes, one of the newer memorials in the city. Following this, the tour continues to the World War II Memorial for about twenty minutes, surrounded by 56 granite pillars and a fountain, commemorating the generation that fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The guide also shows the south lawn of the White House for ten minutes, where Marine One, the President's helicopter, lands. The tour concludes with entry to the Washington Monument, a 555-foot tall masonry structure built in honor of George Washington and standing since 1888, where participants spend approximately forty-five minutes. The tour includes entrance to all five memorials, the White House south lawn viewing, and the Washington Monument ticket. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, honors the 16th President Abraham Lincoln. The statue inside is a central symbol for Americans and reflects Lincoln's importance in the nation's history.
20 min
Lincoln Memorial
View the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, which extends down the National Mall. This pool has been the backdrop for historic moments, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.
15 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This quiet memorial features over 58,000 names of US service members killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War, etched into black granite panels. Nearby are the Three Soldiers Statue and a tribute to female nurses.
20 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The memorial includes a black granite wall and 19 stainless steel statues representing soldiers from the 38 months of the Korean War. It honors the United Nations countries involved in the conflict.
20 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Located at the Tidal Basin just off the National Mall, this newer memorial is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
15 min
World War II Memorial
This memorial includes 56 granite pillars surrounding a fountain, honoring Americans who served during the economic depression and World War II. Dedicated in 2004, it highlights the war fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
20 min
The White House
View the south lawn of the White House, the landing area for the President's helicopter, Marine One.
10 min
Washington Monument
Standing 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument is the largest free-standing masonry structure in the world. It honors George Washington and has been a landmark in Washington DC since 1888.
45 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Our tour ends at the Washington Monument, where your guide will assist you in joining the line to go to the top for a self-guided visit where you can spend as much time as you'd like.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.