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This 2.5-hour walking tour begins at the DC Mall and leads you through the most revered memorials, concluding with a visit to the Washington Monument. Dive into the heart of American history and explore the memorials dedicated to its key figures and events. Your expert local guide will share captivating stories and the hidden symbolism within. These sites are not just architectural marvels but are imbued with the spirit of American resilience and valor. Enjoy ample opportunities to capture photos of these iconic memorials as your guide brings to life the stories of the people and events they commemorate. The journey through history doesn't end here; it culminates at the Washington Monument, where guests are provided entry tickets for a self-guided visit. While the ascent and exploration of the monument are unguided, it offers a moment of reflection and breathtaking views over the capital.
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✓ Entry ticket to the Washington Monument. This portion will be UNGUIDED, you can explore on your own.
✓ Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
✓ Guided Walking Tour
✓ Duration 2.5 Hours
✕ Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
✕ Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
✕ the Washington Monument will be UNGUIDED, you can explore on your own.
10 min
You will also see the grand Lincoln Memorial, a monument which was constructed to honor President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th United States president. The monument towers over the Reflecting Pool, in the western end of the National Mall.
10 min
You will pass by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a 2-acre national memorial which pays tribute to the members of the U.S Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War and were killed or missing in action. The memorial is made up of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial War, considered the most popular feature.
10 min
Another memorial you will come across is the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Dedicated on July 27, 1995, the memorial honors the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War.
10 min
You will also see the National World War II Memorial, a memorial of national significance which commemorates the Americans who served in the U.S armed forces during WW2 and all who supported the war effort from home, The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis.
10 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia
30 min
The journey through history doesn't end here; it culminates at the Washington Monument, where guests are provided entry tickets for a self-guided visit. While the ascent and exploration of the monument are unguided, it offers a moment of reflection and breathtaking views over the capital.
Meet your guide at the Albert Einstein Memorial Statue 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418 Constitution Ave. between 21st and 22nd Street (across from from the Vietnam memorial)