Top Tidal Basin Explorer of Thomas Jefferson FDR & MLK Memorials

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Tidal Basin

  Enjoy a comprehensive exterior tour of the Tidal Bain including its main landmark highlights. Join an exhilarating, fully guided walk along the majestic Tidal Basin, where you'll explore three of the most significant memorials in Washington D.C. This tour offers an intimate look at the legacies of Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.— three remarkable Americans who helped shape the course of the nation through their leadership during some of the most challenging periods in U.S. history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Thomas Jefferson Memorial

  Visit and learn all about the Memorial and the man. Your journey begins with a visit to the Jefferson Memorial, where your expert local guide will delve into Jefferson’s vital role in the American Revolution and his contributions as a Founding Father. Admire the stately columns of this neoclassical monument as your guide shares fascinating stories about the Declaration of Independence, which Jefferson penned, symbolising the enduring ideals of freedom and democracy.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

  Visit one of the most stunning Presidential Memorials in the United States. Walk the 4 Chamber memorial with remarkable highlights and stories of one of the most loved Presidents of the United States. Next, you’ll visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, a sprawling tribute that captures the essence of FDR's presidency during the Great Depression and World War II. As you stroll through the distinct "rooms" of this memorial, your guide will explain Roosevelt’s profound impact on America’s economic recovery and global leadership. You’ll hear about his inspiring vision for the future and his New Deal policies, all while surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and sculptures.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  Walk through Mountain of Despair and see the magnificent Stone of Hope with an incredible effigy of Martin Luther King. The tour culminates at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, a powerful testament to the Civil Rights Movement and King's unwavering fight for justice and equality. Standing before the massive "Stone of Hope," your guide will share how Dr. King’s dream transformed the social fabric of the nation, creating a legacy that still resonates today.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  National Mall

  At the end of the tour, your guide will lead you to the National Mall to continue your day exploring from the perfect location

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
• Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
• Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.

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