Half-Day Washington Monument & City Highlights Tour

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Duration: 5h
Location: Washington D.C., United States | Washington D.C., United States


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Chance to skip the long lines at the Washington Monument
Spectacular city views from the 500-foot (152-m) level
Expert guide spends time walking you through each memorial
Sights include the US Capitol Building & the White House
Stops at the Lincoln, MLK, Vietnam & Korean War Memorials

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Washington D.C. by shuttle bus
Priority access to the Washington Monument
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Dive into the spectacular history on display in Washington D.C., touring the monuments and memorials of the nation's capital with an expert guide. With a half day to explore, you spend 10–15 minutes at each stop, plus get Skip-the-Line access to the observation deck of the Washington Monument.

The Washington Monument might be D.C.'s most iconic landmark, a soaring white marble obelisk that looks down over the National Mall and commemorates the very first American president. Meet your guide at the visitor center and jump past the lines to ride up to the 500-foot (152-m) level, where you can gaze out over the city's sprawling green spaces and the winding swath of the Potomac. Ride down to the exhibit level for a look at the design and engineering of the monument, and then catch glimpses of the interior as you make the slow descent back to ground level.

From there, grab a seat in a comfortable shuttle and take off to explore more of D.C. Pass the signature dome of the United States Capitol and the White House, and make your first stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Follow your guide through this 3-acre (1.2-ha) tribute, stopping at its famous black stone wall. Continue to the Lincoln Memorial, where you can stand at Abraham's stony feet, and walk among the stirring sculptures of soldiers at the Korean War Memorial. Learn about the civil rights movement at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and conclude your tour before the fountains of the US Navy Memorial.