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

Sun 08 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)

ExplorerEnthusiast

Jun 2019

We really enjoyed this walking tour of the monuments and memorials around the National Mall. The pace was reasonable, with good detail at each stop and 10 minutes at each memorial independently. (Korean War Memorial, WW II War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Vietnam Memorial). The weather was hot, and our guide, Becca, was careful to find a shady spot for her talk at each stop.

robbylou

Apr 2019

Our group was 12, thirteen year old girls and 8 moms, seeing DC by night. I set up our trip through Canden and our guide was Ingeborg. IT WAS OUTSTANDING! Ingeborg was in touch often to confirm details. She was flexible and patient and smart and entertaining. She kept the girls’ attention with awesome historical facts and wowed us with her knowledge of the sites and their importance. She customized our plans throughout the evening tour to accommodate everyone. Four hours sounds like a long time, but it flew by! I highly recommend DC By Foot, even if you’ve seen the sites. Seeing the monuments at night and at dusk is a completely different experience. And seeing them with Ingeborg was like being in a walking classroom.

DvTh

Mar 2019

We took a fantastic 2 hour tour of the National Mall with Rebecca. She is very knowledgeable, very funny and has a great tour guide voice. I would highly recommend this tour

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National Mall & Memorials & Tidal Basin Walking Tour

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