DC Memorials Guided Tour + Optional Washington Monument Ticket

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the National Mall on a small-group tour with a licensed guide, combining powerful storytelling, history, and unforgettable views. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Memorial, and learn the stories behind each iconic site.

Along the way, discover the best photo spots with views of the U.S. Capitol, White House, and Reflecting Pool. Your guide can also point you toward the nearby MLK and FDR Memorials.

Upgrade to include a timed-entry ticket to the Washington Monument and ride to the observation deck for 360-degree views of the city’s major landmarks.

What's Included

Washington Monument Timed Tickets (if option chosen)
90-minute Guided Walking Tour of the Monuments on the National Mall
Small-group experience for better interaction
Licensed professional tour guide
Guide inside the Washington Monument
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will check in at the tour desk located behind the resort on the beachWashington Monument Grounds, 15th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Washington Monument

    Walking Tour admires the 555 feet monument built from marble, granite, and bluestone. If upgrade purchased, guests enter independently using pre-reserved timed tickets and explore at their own pace (allow 1 hour)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    World War II Memorial

    Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lincoln Memorial

    The largest of the many reflecting pools in Washington DC, it dramatically reflects the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial - depending on the viewer's vantage point.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Ranked in the Top 10 List of “America’s Favorite Architecture” by the American Institute of Architects, this deceptively simple monument honors service member who served in the Vietnam War.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Lincoln Memorial

    Featuring a 19ft marble statue of Abraham Lincoln, and the site and Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Korean War Veterans Memorial

    Featuring 19 statues representing U.S. military personnel in action.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    The White House

    Take in the view from the National Mall with the South Lawn.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    United States Capitol

    The imposing Dome of the home of the United States Congress is clearly visible

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    National Mall

    The tour covers the main monuments on this open green space connecting the Lincoln memorial to the Capitol Building.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour has a maximum of 15 people
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
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Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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