Washington DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Introducing Woodward Building Apartments, a community unlike any other in the area! Note: The tour is over 2+ miles long, with more than 45+ audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2

  Albert Gallatin is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser. It commemorates Albert Gallatin, who founded New York University and served as United States Secretary of the Treasury.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  The White House

  Your first stop will be none other than the White House known around the world. Here, you'll not only get a good look at this incredible landmark, but also some little-known history about its construction

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  The Eisenhower Executive Office Building —formerly known as the Old Executive Office Building and even earlier as the State, War, and Navy Building—is a U.S. government building situated just west of the White House in the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Continuing along your path, you'll pass through the lovely Constitution Gardens, one of D.C.'s many beautiful green spaces

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  You'll pass the intricate and expansive World War II Memorial next, where you have the chance to pay your respects to the Americans who gave their lives in the fight against fascism and search for the two hidden "Kilroy was here" engravings

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  National Mall

  Next you'll arrive at the National Mall a picturesque stretch of greenway which is also home to many of Washington's most iconic sights

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Lincoln Memorial

  Up next is the iconic Lincoln Memorial, where you'll find an enormous statue of Lincoln overlooking his pavilion in front of a powerful inscription

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Korean War Veterans Memorial

  After that, you'll come to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, honoring those who fought and died during the Korean War. This unusual memorial blends thousands of photographs with surprising architecture, and you'll learn about all the symbolism behind it

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10

  Want to see the place where, as the saying goes, "the sausage gets made"? That's up next, at the House of Representatives, where congress meets to create and debate legislation

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 11
  Washington Monument

  You'll then approach the Washington Monument, that iconic white obelisk reaching skyward. Did you know this was once the world's tallest structure? It was actually dethroned by none other than the Eiffel Tower!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 12
  National Gallery of Art

  Then, stroll through the Sculpture Garden, a cozy little park full of strange, captivating works of art

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 13
  Supreme Court of the United States

  Finally, you'll arrive at the Supreme Court of the United States, where the ultimate authorities on Constitutional Law bring down their gavels. The tour concludes here

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 14
  United States Capitol

  Next is the United States Capitol Building, that iconic domed structure you've seen on TV. Get an in-person look at this landmark and hear about how this branch of the government came into being

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you

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