Washington DC monuments self-guided walking audio tour

1445 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, Washington DC, United States of America
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

This self-guided walking audio tour of Washington, D.C. and its famous monuments will give you insightful information to complement your visit to the capital of the United States.Start by visiting the White House where you can admire the seat of American power and learn some fascinating tidbits about its construction. From here, head south toward Constitution Gardens and pick up some insight into D.C.’s complicated history along the way. Through the gardens, you’ll find what was once the city’s most controversial monument: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.You'll also visit important memorials such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. And of course, no visit would be complete without a visit to the National Mall to get an up-close look at the Washington Monument.If you like museums, the next stretch of the tour is absolutely for you. Along this route, you’ll pass the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and the National Gallery of Art. There’s a reason D.C. is known as the number one place to go for museums!On the final leg of the tour, you’ll arrive at three of the most crucial buildings in the city: The Library of Congress, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court of the United States. The tour will conclude here amid the three awe-inspiring structures.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour, no guide will accompany you. The local operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
  • After booking the tour you will receive an email from the local operator with the instruction to download the tour, search in your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. The tour and maps will work off-line, but you will not be able to download it and set-it up without data
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You don't need to change the booking if your travel plans change
  • The local operator has an all-day support line available via call, chat, or email. Local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
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What's included
included-item
Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app. Unique password (sent by email) for access to the Action Tour Guide app. Live GPS map on your phone. Audio narration. Written text explanations. Route from stop to stop. List of stops along the route
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What's not included
excluded-items
Transportation. Entry to paid attractions. Vehicle rentals. Parking. Food or drinks
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Highlights

Visit the most famous monuments in Washington and hear the stories behind them. Learn why the Founding Fathers creates the District of Columbia and how it became what it is today. See the seats of power where Presidents, Senators, Congresspeople, and judges have steered the course of the nation. Get an inside look into why the U.S. government is built the way it is

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Meeting Point

This walking tour of Washington, D.C. begins next to Pershing Park, right across from the White House south lawn.