National Mall & Memorials & Tidal Basin Walking Tour in Washington DC booking from $59.00

National Mall & Memorials & Tidal Basin Walking Tour

Overview

Our small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don't have to wait hours in line at 7am for same-day tickets!

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

On this tour, we will explore

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

• Reflecting Pool - where Forrest Gump ran through to see Jenny.

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

• Korean War Veterans Memorial - see the 19 statues representing servicemen.

• MLK Memorial - honor our Dr. King at the newest memorial on the Tidal Basin.

• 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.

City: Washington DC

Sat 07 Jun

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What's Included

Professional, Licensed Tour Guide

Ticket to the Washington Monument

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Lincoln Memorial

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.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

This memorial has a black granite wall reflecting 19 stainless steel statues representing the 38th months of the Korean War. This was not just an American effort, and this memorial honors all those United Nations countries.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Step off the National Mall to the Tidal Basin to visit one of the newer memorials dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington Monument

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.

White House

See the south lawn of the White House, where the President's helicopter, Marine One, lands.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (99)

suzannegV5089UY

Mar 2025

This was a great way to see a lot in a short amount of time. Our guide (Rebecca) was super knowledgable and kept the tour interesting with lots of history and detail, while keeping us moving and on track!

Lauran H

Mar 2025

Katherine was a wonderful guide on our tour of the monuments on the National Mall. Her deep knowledge and stories of each monument and the people behind them exceeded our expectations. We are so happy we took this tour!

Nicole_M

Mar 2025

Eli was outstanding! He even kept my teenagers interested. We all learned a lot and the pace was perfect. 10/10 - would recommend to anyone.

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National Mall & Memorials & Tidal Basin Walking Tour

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