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Washington DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Overview
Visit the most famous landmarks of America’s capital city! See the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and much more, and learn the revolutionary history behind the creation of Washington, D.C.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
City: Washington DC
Sat 28 Jun
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Starting at $24.99
Sat 28 Jun
Starting at $24.99
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What's Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
  • How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
  • Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
What To Expect
1
National Mall
Next you'll arrive at the National Mall a picturesque stretch of greenway which is also home to many of Washington's most iconic sights
2
Lincoln Memorial
Up next is the iconic Lincoln Memorial, where you'll find an enormous statue of Lincoln overlooking his pavilion in front of a powerful inscription
3
Korean War Veterans Memorial
After that, you'll come to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, honoring those who fought and died during the Korean War. This unusual memorial blends thousands of photographs with surprising architecture, and you'll learn about all the symbolism behind it
4
Washington Monument
You'll then approach the Washington Monument, that iconic white obelisk reaching skyward. Did you know this was once the world's tallest structure? It was actually dethroned by none other than the Eiffel Tower!
5
National Gallery of Art
Then, stroll through the Sculpture Garden, a cozy little park full of strange, captivating works of art
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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 (9)
Jilla_W
Mar 2024
Self guided audio tour was great. Wish we had more time to do all the things. Highly recommend for those wanting to go at their own pace
Response from Host
Apr 2024
I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Washington, DC Monuments tour, Jilla! If you're eager to discover more at your own pace, our collection of 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours by Action offers a wide range of adventures, covering historic sites, natural wonders, and much more. Dive into stories and places at your leisure. You can easily find these tours where you booked your DC Monuments adventure. We're excited for you to explore more with us!
Garry_S
Dec 2023
Tour guide has a Good overall in-depth understanding of all the memorials. Van was comfortable and clean.
Response from Host
Dec 2023
Garry, I'm pleased you found my Washington DC Monuments Audio Tour exciting and informative! It's great to know that the depth of knowledge shared in the tour enhanced your experience. Nonetheless, if you're looking forward to more self-guided adventures, don’t forget to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for over 100 more self-guided tours.
Kurtis S
Oct 2023
Informative tour, easy to use self paced tour. The map was helpful to follow the tour path. Enjoyed the narration kicking in automatically at each point of interest.
Response from Host
Oct 2023
Kurtis! I'm so glad you vibed with my Washington DC Monuments Audio Tour. There's something special about diving deep into the stories behind those iconic landmarks. That auto-narration is like a mini history buddy in your pocket! Next time you're travel bug bites, you can't forget about my Action+ Tour Bundle—loads of adventures await you there. Keep on exploring and soaking in the stories!

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