National Mall Guided Walking Tour
Your guide walks you across the National Mall to the landmarks you came to see: Einstein, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr., World War II, the White House and the Washington Monument. This is storytelling, not a recited script: the secrets, the scandals and the everyday heroes behind the marble, told by a licensed DC guide who keeps teens and grandparents equally hooked.
Highlights
- Eight landmarks in two hours, from the Lincoln Memorial to the foot of the Washington Monument
- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial with a guide who knows their stories
- The secrets, scandals and everyday heroes behind the marble, not a recited script
- A small group of no more than 15, on a step-free route
What’s included
- A licensed DC guide
- A small group of no more than 15
Itinerary
We meet at Albert Einstein Memorial, Constitution Ave NW.
Know before you go
- The tour lasts 2 hours and is entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather.
- The route is step-free on paved paths. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome, and so are service animals.
- Entry to the Washington Monument is not included. The tour ends at its base.
- Expect a text from your guide about two hours before the tour with exact meeting instructions.
Private tour
Same route, same guide, just your group. Your own date and time.
$300 private booking fee, plus $35 per guest
Meeting point
- We meet at the Albert Einstein Memorial, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, in front of the National Academy of Sciences.
- Expect a text from your guide about two hours before the tour with exact meeting instructions.
FAQ
Does the tour go inside the Washington Monument?
No. The walk ends at the foot of the Washington Monument, and entry to the monument is not included in this tour.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The whole route is step-free on paved paths, and strollers are welcome too.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, and you can reserve now and pay later.
Reviews
Declan, our tour Cornerstone Tour guide was amazing. He was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Had a great time and learned so much.
Kevin W.
Viator
Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and patient I’d give him a 5 star rating!! Very prompt and professional.
Mike F.
Viator
My tour guide was Will and he did an excellent job giving us a tour of the Arlington cemetery. I highly recommend this tour.
Kevin M.
Tripadvisor
Mark was a well informed tour guide. Made every accommodation to find elevators for me at all times, pleasant and kept a pace all could keep up with. Angelo & Georgia Talaganis
Georgia T.
Viator
Jessie was so informative, well paced, authentic and lots of fun. Great way to at least attempt to absorb so much complicated history and grandeur in a relaxed atmosphere with a small group.
Glenda C.
Viator
Jesse did an amazing job and he met all of my expectations for a tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and is an excellent communicator.
Kevin M.
Tripadvisor
Outstanding small group tour led by Mark. Informative, well-organized, and fun. Very engaging. Highly recommend the tour.
Debbie R.
Viator
It was a small group and the guides were very knowledgeable. Most of the tour is inside so weather is not an issue.
Robert D.
Viator
Great experience. Mark Z. , our tour guide has lived in DC for 55 years. He shared a wealth of information which made for an awesome tour of the capitol grounds and the library of congress.
Kenneth C.
Viator
Mark was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. Saw some of the best of DC! We had a great time!
Josh W.
Viator
Jesse gave us a great tour of everything at Arlington! He gave great info, and had a good attitude!
Brandon L.
Nice visit, very interesting guide, was helpful to tell us all that we wanted to know. We had great time and saw great things about America's history.
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Really interesting and enjoyable tour. Well paced. Jesse is a knowledgeable and entertaining guide
Michael H.
Tripadvisor
Derek was a great tour guide. He gave us lots of interesting details. Explained what we were seeing and was also entertaining for the tour. My grandchildren loved his interactive, fun activities and information. I would definitely recommend him for future tours. We enjoyed the day.
Tammy E.
Tripadvisor
We throughly enjoyed our tour with Derek! We were able to hit a lot of locations in a good amount of time and the value was worth the admission cost! Would definitely recommend to friends traveling to DC!
Ashley C.
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Outstanding tour. Our guide Jesse was outstanding and incredibly knowledgeable. Freedom rings!
Charlotte B.
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Derek was a great guide and everything was so interesting! I learned so many things!! Highly recommend!
Uzann E.
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It was great, Decklin was a great tour guide and helped make the experience better. Loved it and wasn’t a bad price. Good length in time and did everything! Cool experience with great atmosphere. Wasn’t a big group which was nice. Best for experience and information.
Tristan Z.
Tripadvisor
Amazing day with Jesse and allowed us to go over & answered our questions. I like the touch of actual photos.
Cynthia C.
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Tour guide was very educated on his history. Really good story telling along with adequate time at each spot . Highly recommend
Chris O.
Tripadvisor
The tour was great, only on a long side. It was a bit tough for a 8-year old kid. Our guids, Derek and Ben, were excellent!
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Jesse was awesome! His professional and excitement during the tour of Arlington made it that much better! I can appreciate the respect he had for history and attention to detail to the facts he gave! Would highly recommend him!!
Brandon J.
We had a great tour and a really nice small group and Mark our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and personable.
Anna T.
Viator
Mark Zito was our tour guide. He was a great articulator. Very knowledgeable in his area of co tent regarding history and art. Also quick with a few jokes.
Michael D.
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