National Mall and Memorials Tour with Retired Ranger

2 hoursEnglishWashington DC, United States

From

$45

Join me for an insider's walk through the National Mall, where history, nature, and events come alive. See the memorials, and learn hidden stories with a retired ranger who managed the Mall for 15 years. This tour provides a unique perspective on United States history from the founding of the nation to today.

- 2-hour guided walking tour starting at the Lincoln Memorial - Visit other key memorials, including those commemorating World War II, the Korean War, and Martin Luther King Jr. - Learn from a retired ranger with insider knowledge of the National Mall - Small group experience for a personalized adventure

Included

Guided tour with insights from a retired ranger who managed the park for 15 years

Not included

Washington Monument entry tickets not guaranteed- subject to availability

What you'll do

Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, United States
Learn how Abraham Lincoln, Marian Anderson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights.
15 min
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, United States
Gaze at the Vietnam Wall: appreciate the sacrifices paid by troops and how the Memorial helped veterans heal.
15 min
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, United States
Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial: Feel emotions evoked by the statues of American troops, and learn why the Wall of Remembrance was added.
15 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1850 West Basin Drive SW, Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, United States
See the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial: Walk through the Mountain of Despair to get to the Stone of Hope, and learn about Dr. King's fight for equality and the Civil Rights movement.
15 min
District of Columbia War Memorial
National Mall, Washington DC, United States
See DC's memorial to World War I and learn about the rise of fascism.
5 min
National World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, United States
Walk through the memorial honoring the contributions of Americans, both overseas and on the homefront, in defeating fascism.
15 min
Washington Monument
2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, United States
Look up at the Washington Monument: Learn why it took so long to build.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

7 locations

Pickup details

Meet at benches near bottom of Lincoln Memorial steps

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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