Monuments & Memorials Night Walking Tour in Washington DC

Join an expert local guide for a public walking tour of Washington DC's monuments and memorials. Explore their architecture and details in a different light, with illuminated stone standing out against the night sky.

• Catch a glimpse of the White House's South Lawn

Itinerary

We'll start at the inspiring Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, gazing up at the massive stone sculpture emerging from the mountain. Then it's on to the FDR Memorial, where quotes and statues tell the story of his unprecedented four presidential terms and the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II. Pause to admire the statue of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a dedicated humanitarian and champion of civil rights. Continuing on, we'll visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial depicting soldiers on patrol and the Lincoln Memorial, where Abe Lincoln's statue gazes out over the Reflecting Pool. At the World War II Memorial, we'll stop to remember the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. As we walk the tree-lined paths, your guide will share interesting facts and history about each memorial. We'll end the tour at the obelisk of the Washington Monument, lit up against the night sky. With illuminations creating beautiful scenes around every corner, this is a unique way to experience America's heritage.