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DC Monuments: Private Walking Tour
$265
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Overview
The DC Monuments Private Walking Tour offers a unique exploration of some of Washington, D.C.'s most iconic landmarks. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour invites you to engage with the history and significance of each monument.
- 🏛️ Begin at the Washington Monument, dedicated to George Washington, where you'll discuss its significance from a distance.
- 🌍 Visit the National World War II Memorial, honoring the 16 million service members and the sacrifices of those who supported them, including the 405,399 Americans who lost their lives.
- 🕊️ Explore the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which consists of three parts, including The Wall, while learning about its creation and current use for honoring veterans.
- 🇰🇷 Reflect at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, featuring a Wall of Remembrance and 19 statues representing service members who fought during the Korean War.
- 🪑 Conclude your tour at the Lincoln Memorial, dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his leadership during the Civil War and his role in ending slavery.
- 👩🏫 Enjoy insights from your professional guide, Shelley, who brings extensive experience and passion for history to the tour.
- 🚶♂️ Expect to walk about a mile (1.6 km), so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for an engaging discussion about the monuments.
- 💧 Stay hydrated by bringing a reusable water bottle, with fill-up stations available on the National Mall.
- ♿ All areas are wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone.
- 🚍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour start point.
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DC Monuments: Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Other
- A Professional Tour Guide (Me!)
- We will be outside the whole tour, bring snacks!
- Bring a reusable water bottle! The National Mall has fill up stations.
- Tips (Not expected, but always appreciated!)
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off
Meeting point
Meet on 17th St. SW next to a crosswalk. It is about halfway between Independence Ave and Constitution Ave on the East side of the street (the side with the Washington Monument. If walking from Constitution Ave, it will be the first crosswalk after the intersection. Find me in a green shirt.
Return details
The tour will end in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The place we started from will be about a mile away if you wish to return to that point. If you wish to continue sightseeing, the Tidal Basin is about half a mile away.
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Washington MonumentThe tour will begin with the Washington Monument, which is dedicated to the United States’ first president, George Washington. We will view and discuss the monument from a distance. If you wish to see the monument up close, I recommend you do so before the tour.
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National World War II MemorialThe World War II Memorial honors the service of the 16 million Service Members who were part of the U.S. Armed Forces, the support of millions on the home front, and the 405,399 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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The Vietnam Veteran Memorial is made up of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial (The Wall). While here, we will talk about how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was created and how it is used today to honor those who died during the war.
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Korean War Veterans MemorialThe Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the sacrifices of the millions of Americans and allied partners who fought during the Korean War with a moving Wall of Remembrance and 19 service men statues.
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Lincoln MemorialWe will end our tour at the Lincoln Memorial, which is dedicated to the nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who led the country during the American Civil War and was crucial to ending slavery.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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DC Monuments: Private Walking Tour
$265
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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