Guided Presidential Monuments Tour National Mall
Uncover the surprising stories behind America’s presidential memorials
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Guided walking tour, history expert
Highlights
Explore the National Mall’s presidential monuments with context from a presidential history expert. Discover the artists, ideas and unexpected details behind these landmark memorials.
- Discover how presidential monuments were designed and built
- Explore stories of artists, secret societies, sunken sewers and early plans
- Enjoy time to take in the monuments themselves
- Experience an entirely outdoor walk on the National Mall
- Bring water or plan to purchase it along the route
- Use sun protection on exposed portions of the route
Itinerary
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The tour begins at the Garfield Monument at the foot of Capitol Hill, then proceeds to the nearby Grant Memorial.
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A short walk brings us to the Eisenhower Memorial just south of the Air and Space Museum.
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From there, it's on to the base of the Washington Monument.
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The final stop of the standard tour is the Lincoln Memorial.
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Guests hoping for additional stops will proceed to the FDR Memorial.
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The extended version of the tour finishes up at the Jefferson Memorial.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
- Presidential history expert
Important details
- Ages 14+ only
- Requires walking 2–3 miles over mostly flat terrain and remaining on your feet for 2–3 hours
- Significantly impaired mobility is not recommended
Cancellation Policy
Reschedule within 24 hours of booking; otherwise, the full price is charged. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
No. The tour visits the base of the Washington Monument but does not enter it.
Security measures or special events on the National Mall can limit access to particular memorials and affect the usual presidential monuments tour route. You’ll be advised in advance whenever possible.
