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Private Walking Tour in Washington with Memorials

Lincoln Memorial

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 5 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

This private walking tour explores Washington’s monumental heritage and cultural legacy. Begin at the Jefferson Memorial inspired by ancient Roman design. Why was this classical style chosen for a modern nation? Walk through symbolic spaces that reflect defining historical moments. Discover the Roosevelt Memorial where history unfolds through open-air rooms. Feel the powerful presence of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and its message of transformation. Continue toward the Lincoln Memorial, a lasting symbol of unity and leadership. Reflect at the Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorials where sacrifice is remembered. Your experienced guide reveals stories behind every monument with clarity and depth. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local Professional Guide

Itinerary

  1. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a unique monument, built in a way to resembles the Pantheon in Rome. In the middle of the monument, the bronze statue of Jefferson stands tall and strong, and on the walls, there are selections from Jefferson’s writings engraved.

    9 min

  2. George Mason Memorial was built not far away from Thomas Jefferson Memorial in order to commemorate one of the Founding Fathers. Visitors can sit down on a stone bench, right next to a larger-than-life bronze statue of George Mason.

    11 min

  3. The national memorial of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, is located about halfway between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC. It represents a statue of Roosevelt sitting in a wheelchair greeting visitors and reminding them of the man who refused to let a disability stop him.

    11 min

  4. The national memorial of Martin Luther King Jr. is located in West Potomac Park. The centerpiece of the memorial is an almost 27-meter statue of Dr. King, and surrounding the statue of Dr. King is a 446-meter long Inscription Wall, which features 14 quotes from King’s speeches, sermons, and writings.

    10 min

  5. The Korean War Memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three years of the Korean War. It consists of the Mural Wall, United Nations Wall, Pool of Remembrance, Memorial Wall and the Column - 19 stainless steel statues representing the service members who fought in the war

    10 min

  6. Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The building is modeled in the style of a Greek temple and has an imposing sculpture of Lincoln facing east toward a long reflecting pool.

    10 min

  7. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is devoted to service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. It has several objects, but the most impressive one is a huge wall listing the names of the more than 58,000 servicemen and women who lost their lives during the war.

    10 min

  8. National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. was built to honor both to the Americans who served in World War II and the ones who supported the war effort at home. The memorial is shaped as an elliptical plaza with 56 granite pillars and a pool with fountains and water jets.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
The gates of the the White House
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
US LLC – Local Tours in USA
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Washington DC

  • Its from-price is 319% above the median of the 767 experiences we list in Washington DC.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Washington DC

Washington, DC is the US capital, a planned city on the Potomac, with a National Mall of monuments and museums and cherry trees in spring.

Washington was planned as a capital in the 1790s, with broad avenues radiating from the Capitol. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, past the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Memorials to Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr stand around the Tidal Basin, where cherry trees bloom in late March or early April. The White House stands just north of the Mall.

Top-ranked sights in Washington DC: The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial.

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