National Mall tour covering the reflecting pool with the Washington Monument in the distance.

Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour

Small Group
Digital
150 minutes
English

Our small-group walking tour includes tickets to the top of the Washington Monument, so you don't have to wait hours in line at 7am for same-day tickets!

Let us explain the history, symbolism, & stories behind the memorials on the National Mall! While encouraging reflection & respect, we keep the tour engaging & fun.

On this tour, we will explore

• Lincoln Memorial - see the famous statue, hear about our 16th President, see where MLK, Jr. stood to give the "I Have A Dream Speech."

• Reflecting Pool - where Forrest Gump ran through to see Jenny.

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial - hear the stories behind the wall of names of those killed and missing in action.

• Korean War Veterans Memorial - see the 19 statues representing servicemen.

• MLK Memorial - honor our Dr. King at the newest memorial on the Tidal Basin.

• WWII Memorial - find Kilroy hidden amongst the columns honoring the states and territories.

• White House - see the south lawn of the White House where Marine One lands.

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Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour

From¥441.34Per Person

What's included in Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Lincoln Memorial

It is the most iconic memorial in the country, dedicated in 1922, honoring the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln who occupies an almost mythic and revered place in the hearts of Americans everywhere.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

This memorial has a black granite wall reflecting 19 stainless steel statues representing the 38th months of the Korean War. This was not just an American effort, and this memorial honors all those United Nations countries.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

A quiet place designed for reflection, this memorial has over 58 thousand names of US casualties from this conflict etched into the black granite panels. Accommodating the wall is the Three Soliders Statue and a memorial to the female nurses who served.

Inclusions

  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entrance to 5 Memorials on a Guided Walking Tour
  • Ticket to the Washington Monument
  • Gratuities
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Walking Tour starts from outside the Lincoln Memorial Gifts & Cafe on Henry Bacon Drive (this is across the street from the memorial itself). We are not affiliated with anyone inside the gift shop. Please meet your guide outside on the sidewalk. This is a walking tour.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• We are not affiliated with the National Park Service. Tickets to the Washington Monument are given as a courtesy to guests who attend our tour at the completion of the tour. We do not sell tickets to the monument. If the monument is closed for any reason; the NPS does not refund ticket fees but will accept entrance on another day on a first come first served basis with original tickets.

Operator

Visit DC Tours