DC National Mall Walking Tour with Washington Monument Entry — Private
About this activity
Explore the National Mall on a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour. Visit its major memorials with your own guide, then use your included ticket for an unguided visit inside the Washington Monument.
Highlights
- Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- World War II Memorial
- Included ticket for self-guided Washington Monument entry
Full description
Discover the National Mall at your own group’s pace with a dedicated local guide. The approximately 1.6-mile outdoor route takes in the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and World War II Memorial. Your guide shares the history and symbolism of the sites, with time to take photos at the memorials, then ends the walk at the Washington Monument. Entry is included, while the interior and observation deck visit is self-guided. The tour runs rain or shine.
Included / Excluded
- Private 2.5-hour guided National Mall memorial walk
- Dedicated professional local guide
- Personalized pace for your group
- Washington Monument entry ticket for an unguided visit
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Guided visit inside the Washington Monument
Itinerary
Albert Einstein Memorial meeting point
Meet your dedicated guide at the Albert Einstein Memorial, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW. Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
Private guided National Mall memorial walk
Follow the approximately 1.6-mile outdoor route to the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and World War II Memorial with your own guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, USA
2101 Constitution Avenue Northwest, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, US
Important information
Know before you book
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code when booking.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
- Private tour is wheelchair friendly; the outdoor route is about 1.6 miles.
- Washington Monument entry is unguided.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at the Albert Einstein Memorial, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20418.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather; bring water.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This approximately 1.6-mile outdoor walk runs rain or shine. Your dedicated guide leads the memorial route; the included Washington Monument entry is self-guided. Large bags may be restricted. National events may require a route change while retaining available highlights.