Washington DC Mall Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

3.8 (4 reviews) Washington DC, USA
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Duration1h 15m - 1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On our location aware smart phone guided walking tour you will see D.C.’s best-known monuments and museums with a few hidden gems in between using the power of our patented walking tour technology and story telling. Go at your own pace, and schedule.

On our adventure you’ll see the Vietnam war, Lincoln, Washington, Korean War, world war 2, General Grant, Garfield, Buffalo Dancer, Joan Miro and Marc Chagall monuments, memorials and statues, to name a few. You will also see the Smithsonian museums of American History, Natural History, Air and Space, American Indians, the National Gallery and the sculpture garden, all free to enter, if they are open of course.

And along the way I’ll share with you the stories of each site, it’s hidden secrets, and how they influenced and changed the United States.

I’ll even suggest a spot to grab lunch and have a picnic along the way. Our tour starts at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, just next to the soldiers in poncho’s.

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
  • See the National Mall, memorials and museums, all free to enter
  • Tour on our walking tour app in Washington DC
  • Go anytime, the tour is all outside, go 24/7/365.
  • No food or drinks.
  • Washington Monument ticket must be booked before hand, it's free. (but first come, first serve)

What to expect

  1. Korean War Veterans Memorial
    7m
    The tour starts here, you'll see the amazing memorial and hear the story of Korea and how the war erupted and the US fought to help South Korea.

    In the end roughly 1,780,000 Americans served, with 36,574 killed, 103,284 wounded, and 4,714 taken as prisoners of war. Today it's known as the forgotten war.
  2. Lincoln Memorial
    6m
    You'll walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and learn the history of Lincoln, his rise to power, and why he changed the USA.

    You'll see the monument and learn a few secrets about the memorial and steps and debunk a few conspiracies.
  3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    6m
    The tour goes through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and you'll learn the story of Vietnam, how it started and the US involvement.

    You'll see the memorial and learn about it's history.
  4. 10m
    The tour goes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and you'll hear about the historic events that went down here for Civil Rights an Martin Luther King's most famous Speech "I Have a Dream". And some Forest Gump history.

    You'll learn the history of the pool and walk to the WW2 memorial.
  5. 6m
    You will see the WW2 Memorial, learn about Kilroy, and the history and stories behind WW2, the memorial and more.
  6. Washington Monument
    5m
    Discover the Story of George Washington, how he liked being British and was known as the "Town Killer" before he changed his mind and revolted, and won the war!

    To note, this does not go in the monument. Tickets are free, but not always available. You'll need to get a ticket before hand to guarantee entrance.
  7. 5m
    Get a chance to see Chagall and Miro statues, and learn their story.

    Stop for lunch at the Café and take in the art.
  8. National Gallery of Art
    5m
    See the world's most famous artists including Da Vinci, Van Gogh and many more, and you'll learn their stories, history and more.
  9. 5m
    learn the stories of the Native Americans, the Buffalo Dancer, the 'Totem" poles and much more as we the tour walks around the Museum.
  10. Capitol Reflecting Pool
    5m
    The tour stops at the capital reflecting pool where you'll hear the history of General Grant and the pool.
  11. 5m
    The tour ends at the steps of the Capital Building where you'll learn it's story and history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Korean War Veterans Memorial where you'll hear the history of Korea, the Korean war and the how the US participated.

You'll also see amazing statues. From here the walking tour app will guide you through to the Lincoln Memorial and then through the National Mall.

End point

The tour ends at the steps of the Capital building where you'll hear about the role George Washington played in the city. The history of the building and secrets of it's history. And it's subway!

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
  • • Washington Monument ticket must be booked before hand, (Limited slots) it's free but first come, first serve.

Cancellation policy

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

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