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.
01 Meet at the Albert Einstein Memorial Constitution Ave NW
02 The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
03 The Lincoln Memorial
04 The Korean War Veterans Memorial
05 The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
06 The World War II Memorial
07 The White House
08 The Washington Monument, where the tour ends
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
4.91786 verified guest reviews across all toursGetYourGuide, Google, Tripadvisor and ViatorUpdated 12 Nov 2026
Derrick was an outstanding guido for us. Great knowledge of everything
Marcelo R.
Jesse did such a great job on this tour. I highly recommend this Lincoln Assassination Tour to anyone visiting D.C. His knowledge and explanations of important details was remarkable!
Tony V.
The place need to guide , because informations about the place and Jesse was our guide , he is very good guide , too much knowledge and information
Luciana I.
Viator
It was excellent. You can go thru cemetery on you own. But with a tour you get more out of it. Our tour guide Jesse was amazing and very knowledgeable. He increased the experience of the tour. I would highly recommend taking the tour to get a full experience out of the cemetery. Exceptio
Brenda B.
Viator
A lot of standing in the Capitol. Didn't as much inside as I had hoped. But the guides were so knowledgeable. And I was very impressed with the Library of Congress.
Marcia H.
Viator
It was good well organized and the guide was super nice, I did forget his name but he has long hair wearing a nice hat. We would comeback again thanks to him.
Jose L.
Viator
Max did a great job very informative. Only take the tour on a good day, because your out in the weather for a good portion of the tour.
Mark T.
Viator
Wonderful tour! Jesse was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the Assassination of Lincoln that we didn’t know before. Would highly recommend! This tour was my sister’s favorite of all the tours we did in DC. I just want to mention that there is a bit of walking on this tour so if you have someone that has trouble walking a long way it might not be for them.
Kim W.
Viator
Our guide, Devlek(?) did a wonderful job! We also witnessed the changing of the guard, and wreath presentation, which was a humbling experience.
Terri R.
Viator
Derek was a terrific guide. Clear meet up instructions. Interesting commentary throughout.
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Derek took us on a wonderful tour of Arlington National Cemetery. His knowledge of the cemetery was incredible. He was friendly and kind.
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Longer than expected, but very knowledgeable. Make sure you bring your walking shoes, we were on our feet for about 4-5 hours.
Keith D.
Viator
The tour was a great way to see the Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress! Our tour guide Max was very pleasant and friendly! Max had a tremendous knowledge of US history as well as the history of the buildings and the symbolism of the architecture. Like all Viator tours, we were very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Max!!!
Kathleen T.
Viator
Derek gave us an excellent tour. He is very knowledgeable of the Capitol and Supreme Court.
Dan J.
Declin is very knowledgeable. This was my husband’s first visit to ANC and my 4th. We both equally enjoyed the tour.
Tracy Y.
Viator
Mark was phenomenal, and so knowledgeable. He also knows how to make a tour fun! We learned so much and enjoyed the experience immensely.
Lauren L.
Viator
Great tour. Mark was an excellent and informative guide. Glad I saw all three buildings on the tour Wish we had a bit more time on each but I understand a schedule had to be kept. Would recommend to anyone wanting an intro to these historic buildings. Then one can go back and explore on one’s own of time allows.
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Tripadvisor
We had an excellent tour of the Supreme Court as well as a detailed information session outside the U. S. Capitol with our tour guide, Max. The tour inside the Capitol building was also very well-done. Thank you!
Patti C.
Viator
It was a fantastic experience, and our Tour guy was very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Mark was very knowledgeable. Toured the Supreme Court, the Jefferson Library of Congress and the Capitol Building. Mark was great and we had a very nice time.
Karla D.
Viator
This type is the famous 3. You need to do this one. Declan was terrific. He is exceptionally knowledgeable!
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Derek was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Our family had such a great time listening to him explain the assassination. Thank you!
Stacey M.
Tripadvisor
Excellent tour. MAX did a great job. Very knowledgeable and clearly enjoys giving tours!
Amin S.
Knowledgeable guide – took the time to ensure we understood the history and context of what we were seeing.
Daniel S.
Viator