Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour
Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour
Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour
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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.
Itinerary
Lincoln Memorial
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt 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.Lincoln Memorial
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee the famous Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial as it stretches down the National Mall; seen in Forrest Gump and historic events such as Dr. King's I Have A Dream Speech.Vietnam Veterans Memorial
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA 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.Korean War Veterans Memorial
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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.Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStep off the National Mall to the Tidal Basin to visit one of the newer memorials dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr.World War II Memorial
20 minsAdmission Ticket Free56 granite pillars surround the fountain in this majestic tribute to the greatest generation of Americans who came of age in a time of economic depression, and emerged from this conflict as heroes. Stroll around the grounds and you will learn about different aspects of the war from the perspective of the US which fought in both The Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Dedicated in 2004, this memorial is popular with visitors to DC.White House
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedSee the south lawn of the White House, where the President's helicopter, Marine One, lands.Washington Monument
45 minsAdmission Ticket Included555 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.
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DC by Foot
USD 73.35
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