National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket

4.9 (229 reviews) Washington DC, USA
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Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Celebrate 250 years of American History on our award winning small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don't have to wait in line at 7am for same-day tickets!

Let us explain the history & stories behind the memorials on the National Mall! While encouraging reflection & respect, we keep the tour engaging & fun.

• Lincoln Memorial - see the famous statue, hear about our 16th President, see where MLK, Jr. stood to give the "I Have A Dream Speech."

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial - hear the stories behind the wall of names of those killed and missing in action.

• WWII Memorial - find Kilroy hidden amongst the columns honoring the states and territories.

• White House - see the south lawn of the White House where Marine One lands.

What's included

  • Ticket to Enter the Washington Monument
  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entrance to 4 Memorials on a Guided Walking Tour
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Lincoln Memorial
    20m
    It is the most iconic memorial in the country, dedicated in 1922, honoring the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln who occupies an almost mythic and revered place in the hearts of Americans everywhere.
  2. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    20m
    A quiet place designed for reflection, this memorial has over 58 thousand names of US casualties from this conflict etched into the black granite panels. Accommodating the wall is the Three Soliders Statue and a memorial to the female nurses who served.
  3. 20m
    56 granite pillars surround the fountain in this majestic tribute to the greatest generation of Americans who came of age in a time of economic depression, and emerged from this conflict as heroes. Stroll around the grounds and you will learn about different aspects of the war from the perspective of the US which fought in both The Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Dedicated in 2004, this memorial is popular with visitors to DC.
  4. The White House
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    See the south lawn of the White House, where the President's helicopter, Marine One, lands.
  5. Washington Monument
    45m · Admission ticket included
    555 Feet tall, this is the largest free standing masonry structure in the world! A monument to the first President and Father of the Country, George Washington. Since 1888 this monument has towered over DC and the surrounding country side.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Walking Tour starts from outside the Lincoln Memorial Gifts & Cafe on Henry Bacon Drive (this is across the street from the memorial itself). We are not affiliated with anyone inside the gift shop. Please meet your guide outside on the sidewalk. This is a walking tour.

End point

Our daytime tour ends at the Washington Monument, where your guide will assist you in joining the line to go to the top for a self-guided visit where you can spend as much time as you'd like.

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.

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