Washington DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Overview
Visit the most famous landmarks of America’s capital city! See the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and much more, and learn the revolutionary history behind the creation of Washington, D.C.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
Inclusions
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Woodward Building Apartments, 733 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Introducing Woodward Building Apartments, a community unlike any other in the area!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Albert Gallatin Statue (Fraser), 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Albert Gallatin is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser. It commemorates Albert Gallatin, who founded New York University and served as United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA
Your first stop will be none other than the White House known around the world. Here, you'll not only get a good look at this incredible landmark, but also some little-known history about its construction
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building —formerly known as the Old Executive Office Building and even earlier as the State, War, and Navy Building—is a U.S. government building situated just west of the White House in the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lockkeeper's House, 17th St. and Constitution Ave., NW The Mall, Washington DC, DC
The Lockkeeper's House, C & O Canal Extension is the oldest building on the National Mall, built in 1837 at what is now the southwest corner of 17th Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW, near Constitution Gardens.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Constitution Gardens, Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Continuing along your path, you'll pass through the lovely Constitution Gardens, one of D.C.'s many beautiful green spaces
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: World War II Memorial Information, Washington, DC 20004, USA
You'll pass the intricate and expansive World War II Memorial next, where you have the chance to pay your respects to the Americans who gave their lives in the fight against fascism and search for the two hidden "Kilroy was here" engravings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Up next is the iconic Lincoln Memorial, where you'll find an enormous statue of Lincoln overlooking his pavilion in front of a powerful inscription
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
After that, you'll come to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, honoring those who fought and died during the Korean War. This unusual memorial blends thousands of photographs with surprising architecture, and you'll learn about all the symbolism behind it
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Next, you'll arrive at the memorial to civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. Here, you'll get a quick refresher on King himself and learn how one of his speeches inspired the design of this monument
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565
Next you'll arrive at the National Mall a picturesque stretch of greenway which is also home to many of Washington's most iconic sights
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
You'll then approach the Washington Monument, that iconic white obelisk reaching skyward. Did you know this was once the world's tallest structure? It was actually dethroned by none other than the Eiffel Tower!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0007
Then it's on to the National Museum of African American History, honoring and detailing the many named and nameless African American heroes who built this country
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, DC 20560
The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. Among the items on display is the original Star-Spangled Banner.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden, Constitution Ave NW & 7th Street National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, DC 20408
Then, stroll through the Sculpture Garden, a cozy little park full of strange, captivating works of art
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: US House of Representatives, Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Ave SW Bldg, Washington, DC 20515, USA
Want to see the place where, as the saying goes, "the sausage gets made"? That's up next, at the House of Representatives, where congress meets to create and debate legislation
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
After that you'll arrive at the ultimate library: the Library of Congress. Home to over 32 million books along with tons of other pieces of media, this building contains some serious knowledge!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: United States Capitol, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Next is the United States Capitol Building, that iconic domed structure you've seen on TV. Get an in-person look at this landmark and hear about how this branch of the government came into being
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA
Finally, you'll arrive at the Supreme Court of the United States, where the ultimate authorities on Constitutional Law bring down their gavels. The tour concludes here
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Woodward Building Apartments, 733 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Introducing Woodward Building Apartments, a community unlike any other in the area!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Albert Gallatin Statue (Fraser), 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Albert Gallatin is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser. It commemorates Albert Gallatin, who founded New York University and served as United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA
Your first stop will be none other than the White House known around the world. Here, you'll not only get a good look at this incredible landmark, but also some little-known history about its construction
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building —formerly known as the Old Executive Office Building and even earlier as the State, War, and Navy Building—is a U.S. government building situated just west of the White House in the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lockkeeper's House, 17th St. and Constitution Ave., NW The Mall, Washington DC, DC
The Lockkeeper's House, C & O Canal Extension is the oldest building on the National Mall, built in 1837 at what is now the southwest corner of 17th Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW, near Constitution Gardens.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Constitution Gardens, Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Continuing along your path, you'll pass through the lovely Constitution Gardens, one of D.C.'s many beautiful green spaces
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: World War II Memorial Information, Washington, DC 20004, USA
You'll pass the intricate and expansive World War II Memorial next, where you have the chance to pay your respects to the Americans who gave their lives in the fight against fascism and search for the two hidden "Kilroy was here" engravings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Up next is the iconic Lincoln Memorial, where you'll find an enormous statue of Lincoln overlooking his pavilion in front of a powerful inscription
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
After that, you'll come to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, honoring those who fought and died during the Korean War. This unusual memorial blends thousands of photographs with surprising architecture, and you'll learn about all the symbolism behind it
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
Next, you'll arrive at the memorial to civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. Here, you'll get a quick refresher on King himself and learn how one of his speeches inspired the design of this monument
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565
Next you'll arrive at the National Mall a picturesque stretch of greenway which is also home to many of Washington's most iconic sights
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
You'll then approach the Washington Monument, that iconic white obelisk reaching skyward. Did you know this was once the world's tallest structure? It was actually dethroned by none other than the Eiffel Tower!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0007
Then it's on to the National Museum of African American History, honoring and detailing the many named and nameless African American heroes who built this country
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, DC 20560
The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. Among the items on display is the original Star-Spangled Banner.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden, Constitution Ave NW & 7th Street National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, DC 20408
Then, stroll through the Sculpture Garden, a cozy little park full of strange, captivating works of art
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: US House of Representatives, Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Ave SW Bldg, Washington, DC 20515, USA
Want to see the place where, as the saying goes, "the sausage gets made"? That's up next, at the House of Representatives, where congress meets to create and debate legislation
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
After that you'll arrive at the ultimate library: the Library of Congress. Home to over 32 million books along with tons of other pieces of media, this building contains some serious knowledge!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: United States Capitol, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Next is the United States Capitol Building, that iconic domed structure you've seen on TV. Get an in-person look at this landmark and hear about how this branch of the government came into being
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA
Finally, you'll arrive at the Supreme Court of the United States, where the ultimate authorities on Constitutional Law bring down their gavels. The tour concludes here
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
- Good value: Purchase one tour per person. If you are a couple and prefer to share, purchase one tour and remember to bring headphones you can split.
- Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
- Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
- Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the significant photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kurtis S
October 2023
Informative tour, easy to use self paced tour. The map was helpful to follow the tour path. Enjoyed the narration kicking in automatically at each point of interest.
Informative tour, easy to use self paced tour. The map was helpful to follow the tour path. Enjoyed the narration kicking in automatically at each point of interest.Alpha1603
August 2022
This is great if you’re doing solo traveling and just wanna spend a day walking around the city. I loved the experience and I’d highly recommend.
This is great if you’re doing solo traveling and just wanna spend a day walking around the city. I loved the experience and I’d highly recommend.Michael_H
May 2023
I didn't use it because you are a scam. That's all I have to say. I don't have any things else to say.
I didn't use it because you are a scam. That's all I have to say. I don't have any things else to say.Michael_B
April 2023
Enjoyed the audio tour and allowed us to go at our own pace. Wish Vietnam memorial was a primary stop on the tour. Don’t think it should be excluded from the main walk. Pretty important monument
Enjoyed the audio tour and allowed us to go at our own pace. Wish Vietnam memorial was a primary stop on the tour. Don’t think it should be excluded from the main walk. Pretty important monumentHelena_Bonham_Carter
May 2022
I really like the concept of the tour. They give you a prepared trip and give you some information about what you see. You can walk as fast as you want, take pictures as long as you want and take another route if you want. I really like that and recommend it for everyone, especially since the hig...
I really like the concept of the tour. They give you a prepared trip and give you some information about what you see. You can walk as fast as you want, take pictures as long as you want and take another route if you want. I really like that and recommend it for everyone, especially since the highlights can all be easily reached by foot and it is doable in one day. For me it could have more information but I will definitely do more of those tours.