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The National Mall: Washington DC Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover the history and significance of Washington, DC with a private half-day walking tour of the National Mall. Your expert guide will lead you along the National Mall to the monuments, memorials and museums that make up this historic site. Along the way, learn about the city's incredible history as well as current events that shaped its past. Your tour will begin with views of two of the most famous buildings in the country – the U.S. Capitol and the White House. While learning about the history of each, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the fascinating politics of the most powerful country in the world. From there, your tour continues to more of Washington DC’s iconic sites, where you’ll learn all about the stories of the nation and its capital and each unique monument and memorial along the National Mall. On your private tour, your guide will take you to several of the city’s most famous monuments, from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. Your tour ends at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, where you are free to continue exploring at your own pace.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See The White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
- Pass by the Washington Memorial, and walk along the famed National Mall
- Visit the Vietnam War Memorials to honor the men and women who fought in the war
- Climb the iconic stairs to the Lincoln Memorial, and read the immortal words spoken at Gettysburg
- Enjoy the spectacular views over the reflecting pool and the Capitol
- Visit the evocative Korean War Veterans Memorial and learn about The Forgotten War Memorial
- Hear the story of Dr. King's I Have a Dream Speech at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
- Learn about the numerous marches that have taken place in the capital
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Attractions along this route: Lincoln Memorial: Let yourself be dwarfed by the imposing Lincoln, whose full text of the famous lasting words, "four score and seven years ago" Gettysburg address are inscribed throughout the memorial. Korean War Veterans Memorial: Referred to as The Unknown War and The Forgotten War, its memorial captures the harrowing tales of soldiers who fought to stave off tides of North Korean communism during the Cold War. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial: This magnificent memorial covers four acres and includes a statue of King by sculptor Lei Yixin. Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Covering two acres, the Vietnam War Memorial pays homage to those who lost their lives in one of America's most controversial wars. The White House & the Washington Monument
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Sightseeing at White House.
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Sightseeing at Washington Monument.
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Sightseeing at Lincoln Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Korean War Veterans Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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Sightseeing at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Walking tour.
Not Included
Gratuities. Food and drink. Entrance fees. Cost of transportation between sites, and hotel pickup/drop-off is not included.
What to Bring
- Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Meeting & Pickup
Your guide will meet you at the flagpoles in Freedom Plaza, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-11-11
5.00 / 5
Excellent tour, I give many “kudos” to our tour guide, John. We were late arriving to our meeting place as we ended up walking and google decided to take us elsewhere. John stuck it out and waited for us, he kept in touch and we would tell him our location. We finally met up and had the best tour guide ever. I learned so much history about the memorials and the White House. John was enthusiastic, genuine and very eager to share information about the beautiful sites around this city?????
2024-06-20
5.00 / 5
I can't imagine anyone being more knowledgeable about DC than our guide Paul. I was wonderful learning so much about our nations capital. THANK YOU PAUL!
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