Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of D.C. Monuments Hidden Stories

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our smartphone-guided tour brings the real facts and stories behind the National Mall and monuments to life with the quality of a personal private tour crafted by DC locals. We've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families beyond the monument and created an interactive web-based tour for you!

Read the stories behind the history and answer questions to reveal fun facts as you go. Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore.

Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud to one another - there is no audio functionality at this time.

What's Included

Easy-to-use web interface
Family friendly stops and questions
24/7 support by phone or email

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start anywhere in the World War II memorial.

End point

You will end in the Lincoln Memorial.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    World War II Memorial

    Our tour starts on the Mall, at the World War II Memorial where we'll learn about the symbolism hidden within these hallowed grounds.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Did you know that much Washington DC is build on reclaimed land and with the increasing threats of rising seas and flooding, there are small and large plans underway to preserve our national heritage.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lockkeeper's House

    This is one of the oldest structures on the National Mall - at one point a jail, a residence, an office, and now, a place to remember what DC looked like in the early 1800s.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Washington is fill of the headquarters of various international organizations - this one is for countries in the Americas, with its own art museum next door!

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    What is a South American general doing on the side of the street in DC? You'll never guess - but we'll tell you!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Constitution Gardens

    We love the National Mall because of the diversity of things to do on it - for a more restful side of the city, Constitution Gardens and the lagoon here are a favorite place for tourists and White House staffers, alike.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Vietnam Women's Memorial

    Next-door to the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, this forested statue honors the sacrifice that women made to the Vietnam War, from nursing overseas to enduring at home.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The site of protests, speeches, memorials, and incredible reflection, this is hallowed ground in DC. We'll tell you about some of the unsung stories of the Reflecting Pool.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Lincoln Memorial

    One of the most recognizable buildings in the world holds more history than just the inscriptions on the wall - our final stop explores the legacy of Lincoln.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Wandering Tours

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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