National Mall and Memorials Tour with Retired Ranger

Washington DC, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Join me for an insider's walk through the National Mall, where history, nature, and events come alive. See the memorials, and learn hidden stories with a retired ranger who managed the Mall for 15 years. This tour provides a unique perspective on United States history from the founding of the nation to today.

- 2-hour guided walking tour starting at the Lincoln Memorial
- Visit other key memorials, including those commemorating World War II, the Korean War, and Martin Luther King Jr.
- Learn from a retired ranger with insider knowledge of the National Mall
- Small group experience for a personalized adventure

What's included

  • Guided tour with insights from a retired ranger who managed the park for 15 years
  • Washington Monument entry tickets not guaranteed- subject to availability

What to expect

  1. Lincoln Memorial
    15m
    Learn how Abraham Lincoln, Marian Anderson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights.
  2. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
    15m
    Gaze at the Vietnam Wall: appreciate the sacrifices paid by troops and how the Memorial helped veterans heal.
  3. Korean War Veterans Memorial
    15m
    Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial: Feel emotions evoked by the statues of American troops, and learn why the Wall of Remembrance was added.
  4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
    15m
    See the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial: Walk through the Mountain of Despair to get to the Stone of Hope, and learn about Dr. King's fight for equality and the Civil Rights movement.
  5. District of Columbia War Memorial
    5m
    See DC's memorial to World War I and learn about the rise of fascism.
  6. National World War II Memorial
    15m
    Walk through the memorial honoring the contributions of Americans, both overseas and on the homefront, in defeating fascism.
  7. Washington Monument
    10m
    Look up at the Washington Monument: Learn why it took so long to build.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at benches near bottom of Lincoln Memorial steps

End point

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

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