DC National Mall Walking Tour with Washington Monument Entry — Semi-Private (Max 12)
About this activity
Explore the National Mall on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided walking tour for up to 12 guests. Visit major memorials with a 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
Walk the National Mall with a local guide and hear the stories behind Washington’s most significant memorials. The approximately 1.6-mile outdoor route includes the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and World War II Memorial. Finish at the Washington Monument with an included entry ticket. Your guide leads the memorial walk; the visit inside the monument and its observation deck is self-guided. This semi-private experience is limited to 12 guests and runs rain or shine.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour guided National Mall memorial walk
- Semi-private group of no more than 12 guests
- Professional local guide
- 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 guide at the Albert Einstein Memorial, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW. Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
Guided National Mall memorial walk
Walk about 1.6 miles with your guide to the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and World War II Memorial. Stops and walking are included in the 2.5-hour guided portion.
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
- Semi-private guided walking tour for no more than 12 guests.
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code when booking.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
- Wheelchair accessible; 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
FAQs
Additional information
This outdoor walking tour covers approximately 1.6 miles and runs rain or shine. The guide leads the memorial walk; the included Washington Monument entry is self-guided. Security rules may restrict large bags. The route may change during national events while retaining available highlights.