Washington DC: National Mall Walking Tour

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ID: GYG419350-760429
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Country: United States

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Tour Washington's National Mall on foot with a licensed tour guide. See key sights like the Washington Monument and WWII Memorial, and learn fascinating facts as you go.
Discover the inside story of the monuments of the National Mall as you tour the Amerian capital's centerpiece on foot. Encounter the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and more in the company of your guide.
Meet your guide and dive deep into the history behind the many memorials which stand at the heart of Washington DC. Stroll around the Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Korean War Memorial.
Learn all about the design and history of the monuments, as well as the individuals and events they commemorate. Make the most of your experience by allowing your guide to put the structures of the National Mall in their historical context.
Admire the world's tallest man-made stone structure as your guide reveals the story of the first American President. Understand the great sacrifice of the names on the Vietnam Wall as you look at your own reflection. Stand in the exact spot where MLK delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech.
Pay tribute to the President who guided the nation through the Civil War and ended the scourge of slavery, and read the Gettysburg Address. Hear Dwight Eisenhower speak on the meaning of the Korean War, and gain the knowledge of how the "Forgotten War" was in fact the beginning of one of the longest.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in American history on a walking tour of the National Mall
  • Learn all about the history of the monuments and what they commemorate
  • Encounter all the key sights from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial
  • Stand in the exact place where MLK delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech
  • See the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and WWII Memorial

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes in the main sites on the National Mall from the U.S. Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial
Meet your guide at the northeast corner of Independence Avenue SW and 3rd Street SW.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.