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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visit Washington's most iconic landmarks through a design focused walking tour of the National Mall. Take in the towering Washington Monument, sobering Vietnam Wall and awe inspiring Lincoln Memorial while learning about the designers and politicians that helped shape this monumental core of the Capital. Hear stories of the history, heroes, and hopes of the United States on a stroll through the heart of Washington DC!
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Local guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Meet your guide at the base of the Washington Monument on the East side (the side facing the Capitol Building).
Washington Monument, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States The tallest freestanding masonry structure in the world, and a global icon of Washington DC. 10 minutes
National World War II Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States The newest memorial on the National Mall 15 minutes
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States A memorial steeped in controversy and National struggle. 15 minutes
Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States One of Washington's most haunting and visceral war memorials. 10 minutes
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States A breathtaking temple to the Nation's most revered President. 20 minutes
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
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Whitley_T
23 Jun 2024
Guide never showed or answered messages or calls. Don't recommend. Complete waste of time. Very disappointed.
ryanmU5497WY
08 Jan 2024
This was so informative and fun! Carolyn had such a warm, friendly personality. I’m a citizen but my friend is a visitor from abroad- she made the tour interesting for both of us.
JeremyBudapest
09 Aug 2023
In short - the private tour was the highlight of an awesome visit to DC. The nighttime tour - and the guide (Natalie) will be remembered as a highlight of our visit for years to come.
I contacted DC Design Tours in the spring of 2023, asking for recommendations of a tour around the mall area - war memorials, Lincoln/Washington Monuments, etc. After some suggestions, we agreed on a 3-hour tour for my wife, teenager, and me.
On the day of the tour, I received an email from our guide Natalie, explaining specifically where she will meet us and the color of her shirt, which was very helpful due to the amount of people. We immediately took to Natalie, as she was very knowledgeable about the city, immediate area, and plus engaged our daughter and hit it off quite well.
A full 3 hours later, we were all exhausted, with Natalie still going strong. She shared historical insights and flavor to the:
- Washington Monument
- White House
- The general Mall area
- WWII Memorial
- Vietnam Memorial
- Lincoln Monument
- Korean Memorial
- MLK Memorial
- FDR Memorial
(And likely others that I simply cannot recall!)
It was amazing, and an absolute highlight of our trip. The insights gained made us understand so many aspects that we would have never seen/known, and Natalie’s great personality blended in with us so well. We hated to say goodbye at the end of the evening! She took time where we asked - which indeed we did ask many questions, while attempting to show us the primary sights we planned. Unfortunately, we did not get to the Jefferson Memorial - due to all of our questions, which may have been for the best as we were jet-lagged and worn out!
I highly recommend DC Deign Tours due to their correspondence and assistance with the planning, as well as the exceptional tour guide. Seeing other feedback here, Natalie is one of multiple excellent guides.
Thank you DC Design Tours and Natalie for making our DC visit extra special and unforgettable!
Jeremy
This tour in
Washington DC
is organized by
DC Design Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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