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Blossoming Friendship: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Washington D.C.’s Tidal Basin

Blossoming Friendship: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Washington D.C.’s Tidal Basin

Overview

Take a stroll around the picturesque Tidal Basin, among the famous Japanese cherry trees located in Washington, DC., given as a token of friendship from Japan. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll hear the history behind the trees, what they represent, and learn about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Along the way, you'll walk through four national memorials and the hear about the men memorialized. There are plenty of great photo opportunities on this stroll regardless of the time of year, so bring your camera. This walk is a must-do for any visitor to the capital city.

Download the tour through the VoiceMap app on your phone while in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility. The tour is ready when you are, simply arrive at the start location and hit the Start Tour button when you're ready.

City: Washington DC

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $5.99

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $5.99

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.

What To Expect

Japanese Lantern

The tour begins next to the Japanese Lantern.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The tour passes by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

The tour passes by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

Tidal Basin

The tour goes around parts of the Tidal Basin.

George Mason Memorial

The tour passes the George Mason Memorial.

Jefferson Memorial

The tour passes by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (1)

AndyII

Mar 2021

This audio tour through the cherry blossoms should not be sold when the TREES ARE BARE!!!! I wasted money on information I could have read in a book!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy the tour Andy, and that there were no cherry blossoms during your visit, even now a whole week after the start of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. We do think that the content is — if you’ll excuse the pun — at least somewhat evergreen. There’s plenty about the Tidal Basin, including four national memorials that you see on the walk, and we hope the story of the cherry trees and what they represent is relevant at any time of year. We're sending you a separate email regarding your feedback, please keep an eye out for it.