DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you across the Western part of the National Mall with a few side trips to see various interesting things you're expecting to see, and other things you didn't know were there.
It takes 2-3 hours to complete; do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighbourhood.
Buy either a single or a group ticket.

Options

DC Monuments Single Ticket

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual ticket.

DC Monuments Scavenger group

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

What's included

Scavenger hunt on your mobile phone
Historical and architectural self-guided walking tour
20+ challenges to solve
See 4 film locations from some of your favorite movies.

WiFi - Internet access is required to complete this activity.

What to expect

The Ellipse
15m

While you are here at the starting point, learn all about the White House and how it has evolved over the years.
Solve a few challenges while you are here.
Pass by

View and learn all about the White House, its central block, east and west wings, and some fun facts.
Spend 10 minutes her as you learn and solve challenges
Pass by

Walk 5min to this destination and learn about it and its surrounding buildings.
Spend 5min here and solve a challenge.
Art Museum of The Americas
Pass by

Walk 5min to get here.
Learn about this museum and the nearby statue.
Spend 5 minutes here and solve a challenge.
Constitution Gardens
5m

Enter the National Mall through this section.
Solve a challenge and continue to your next stop.
Vietnam Women's Memorial
5m

Learn about Women's role in the Vietnam War.
Solve a challenge while you are here.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
10m

Take a moment to reflect at this low, long memorial. Learn a little about the conflict and solve a challenge while you are here.
Lincoln Memorial
10m

Walk 5min to reach the Lincoln Memorial. Learn about Abraham Lincoln and solve some challenges while you are here.
Then, from the top of the steps, admire the length of the National Mall as you can see the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument and the reflecting pools.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10m

Walk 5min to reach this next memorial. Learn about this conflict and solve a challenge.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15m

Take a little more than 5 minutes to reach this next memorial, solving a few challenges along the way.
Once here, learn about MLK and solve another challenge.
Jefferson Memorial
10m

From the MLK Memorial you can see the Jefferson Memorial.
Learn about him before moving on, solving a few challenges as you walk to your next destinations.
National World War II Memorial
15m

Walk 5min to reach this grand WWII memorial. Learn about its configuration and why/how the names are positioned. Solve a few challenges as you hunt for the "Kilroy was here" graffiti
Washington Monument
15m

Walk 5min to get here.
Learn about this monument and solve a challenge.
This is your final stop as you are now 1 block south, within eyesight of your start location.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing outside the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.

End point

Once you're standing outside the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.

Additional information

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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