On our location aware smart phone guided walking tour you will see D.C.’s best-known monuments and museums with a few hidden gems in between using the power of our patented walking tour technology and story telling. Go at your own pace, and schedule.
On our adventure you’ll see the Vietnam war, Lincoln, Washington, Korean War, world war 2, General Grant, Garfield, Buffalo Dancer, Joan Miro and Marc Chagall monuments, memorials and statues, to name a few. You will also see the Smithsonian museums of American History, Natural History, Air and Space, American Indians, the National Gallery and the sculpture garden, all free to enter, if they are open of course.
And along the way I’ll share with you the stories of each site, it’s hidden secrets, and how they influenced and changed the United States.
I’ll even suggest a spot to grab lunch and have a picnic along the way. Our tour starts at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, just next to the soldiers in poncho’s.
The tour starts here, you'll see the amazing memorial and hear the story of Korea and how the war erupted and the US fought to help South Korea. In the end roughly 1,780,000 Americans served, with 36,574 killed, 103,284 wounded, and 4,714 taken as prisoners of war. Today it's known as the forgotten war.
You'll walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and learn the history of Lincoln, his rise to power, and why he changed the USA. You'll see the monument and learn a few secrets about the memorial and steps and debunk a few conspiracies.
The tour goes through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and you'll learn the story of Vietnam, how it started and the US involvement. You'll see the memorial and learn about it's history.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below. HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR *Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'kilroy1221'. *If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'kilroy1221' *It's recommended to use headphones Follow the steps below to take the tour Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Open the Tour Select Washington D.C. as your city Select the The Lincoln Memorial to Capital Hill Walking Tour and click it. Click "Enter Experience Code" Enter the Experience Code 'kilroy1221' Click apply To take the Tour: Go to the Korean War Veteran's Memorial. Open the tour in the app and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions. Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.