DC Monuments Tour with Optional Entry into US Capitol or Museums

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• The National Archives Museum (Pass by)

  Tours depart and conclude at the National Archives Building

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  National World War II Memorial

  This panoramic view of the National Mall and both the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial/Reflecting pool is just one reason why this stop will be a favorite. The scenic beauty and important message of the memorial that honors the 16 million Americans who served and the over 400,000 that died in the world's most cataclysmic war are amazing.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

  This 7.5 acre memorial to America's longest serving President and one of the 20th Century's most important figures sits on the Tidal Basin and offers a fascinating look at America during the Great Depression and World War II. This stop is usually combined with the Martin Luther King Memorial and your guide will tell you interesting facts as you tour both scenic spots. Combined duration of both is approximately 30 minutes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  The dramatic and beautiful open-space memorial to the iconic 20th Century American civil rights leader is the second part of this stop. The spectacular statuary and moving quotes plus unique landscaping on the Tidal Basin make the MLK Memorial a favorite in any season. Combined with the FDR Memorial, this stop takes approximately 30 minutes total.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Korean War Veterans Memorial

  Your guide will lead you through this arresting Memorial that honors those that served and died during the U.N. led effort from 1950-1953 features a field of soldiers against the backdrop of the memorial serenity pool and the wall of photographs etched into the polished granite wall. This stop is usually combined with the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Vietnam Veterans Memorial

  The famous Maya Lin-designed "Wall" is the final stop on the morning tour. It's dramatic design and poignant treatment of the complex subject of America's war in Vietnam, including the 58,479 names carved on it make this stop especially interesting and moving. Combined with the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, this stop is approximately 45 minutes total.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  White House

  After traveling down the National Mall and seeing multiple Smithsonian Museums and the Washington Monument from the bus, you'll stop at the White House for a 2 block long walk with your guide along the North Side and Lafayette Square Park. You will see the U.S. Treasury, the White House, the West Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Building and the Blair House, plus hear interesting history and details about America's most famous residence.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Jefferson Memorial (Pass by)

  Pass by historic Jefferson Memorial

  Admission ticket free
• National Mall (Pass by)

  Pass by the National Mall

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  Washington Monument

  UPGRADE: Upgrade your city tour at checkout to include admission ticket to the Washington Monument for use after your city tour. Entry to the monument is self-guided and where your tour will conclude if you select this option.

  Admission ticket included
• 8
  National Air and Space Museum

  UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the National Air & Space Museum.

  Admission ticket included
• 9
  National Museum of African American History and Culture

  UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include self-guided entry ticket to the African American Museum.

  Admission ticket included
• 10
  U.S. Capitol

  UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.

  Admission ticket included
• 11
  Library of Congress

  UPGRADE: optional upgrade available at checkout to include an afternoon Guided Walking Tour inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress following your Morning Monuments Bus Tour. Your Morning Monuments tour will end at approximately 1-1:15pm at the National Archives. You will have some free time to take a quick break before you head on your own to the US Capitol to meet your guide for the upgraded portion of your tour which will begin at 2pm.

  Admission ticket included
• 12
  Tidal Basin

  View the cherry blossom trees located along the Tidal Basin

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you purchase an additional tour or ticket: Please ask your tour guide or driver for your upgrade when being checked in.

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