Washington, D.C.: Monuments & Memories History Walking Tour
Discover the heart of D.C.’s National Mall as you journey from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, passing iconic landmarks like the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more. This tour offers a deep dive into American history, framed by stunning architecture and powerful tributes to the past.
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Washington, D.C.: Monuments & Memories History Walking Tour
What's included in Washington, D.C.: Monuments & Memories History Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lincoln Memorial
End your journey at this grand tribute to Abraham Lincoln, where history was made during Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
The Three Servicemen Statue in D.C. honors Vietnam War veterans with a bronze depiction of three soldiers—White, Black, and Hispanic—standing in solidarity. Sculpted by Frederick Hart, it captures their camaraderie, sacrifice, and resilience, offering a human connection to the nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Pay respects at the famous black granite wall etched with the names of fallen soldiers
Inclusions
- Small Group Tour
- Local and Expert Guide
- Entry to the Old Office pavilion Observation Deck
- Gratuities
- Ticket to the Washington Monument
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meet-up location is right in front of a Gift shop and a café, we aren't affiliated with the gift shop but it is an easy spot to find.
End Points
- This towering obelisk is impossible to miss, standing at 555 feet tall. It is surrounded by a large, open plaza with a circular pathway leading up to the entrance.
