Washington Trip Overview
Make the most of your visit to DC on this comprehensive 5 to 5.5 hour private guided combo tour that will match you up with one of young local guides. Explore the monuments of DC on the National Mall, followed by a visit to the National Gallery of Art to see some of the nation’s greatest art. Not only will you take in sites emblematic of America’s capital and the pieces that have made it a cultural hub, you’ll learn about the design and meaning behind them.
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Duration: 300 to 330 minutes
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Make the most of your visit to DC on this comprehensive 5 to 5.5 hour private guided combo tour that will match you up with one of young local guides. Explore the monuments of DC on the National Mall, followed by a visit to the National Gallery of Art to see some of the nation’s greatest art. Not only will you take in sites emblematic of America’s capital and the pieces that have made it a cultural hub, you’ll learn about the design and meaning behind them.
Itinerary
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Stop At: National Mall, Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565
Begin outdoors by discovering Washington DC’s vast collection of outdoor monuments. This tour is one of the best ways to visit DC’s iconic sites, including the White House. We’ll explore the history of the nation’s capital, as well as the monuments and memorials of the National Mall that feature figures like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Your engaging private guide will share the stories about the major players and events in American history that have earned memorials on the Mall, including the Korean War, World War II, and Vietnam. They’ll even divulge the intricate symbolism woven into these structures. You’ll be treated to many photo opportunities along the way, so keep your camera handy.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
During this tour you will be able to see the infamous White House, the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. It has been the residence of every U.S president since John Adams in 1800.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
You will also see the grand Lincoln Memorial, a monument which was constructed to honor President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th United States president. The monument towers over the Reflecting Pool, in the western end of the National Mall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
You will pass by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a 2-acre national memorial which pays tribute to the members of the U.S Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War and were killed or missing in action. The memorial is made up of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial War, considered the most popular feature.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial, 10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Another memorial you will come across is the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Dedicated on July 27, 1995, the memorial honors the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave. SW Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
You will also see the National World War II Memorial, a memorial of national significance which commemorates the Americans who served in the U.S armed forces during WW2 and all who supported the war effort from home, The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW Near 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560
During your tour you will also see what is known as the Washington Monument, an obelisk built to commemorate George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
After a break for lunch, move to the National Gallery of Art, and follow your guide through one of America’s best collections of artwork produced by Renaissance artists, French Impressionists, and great American painters. See works from Claude Monet, Raphael, Gilbert Stuart, Vincent Van Gogh, and Edgar Degas, as well as more modern artists like Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, and O’Keefe, as you learn what’s really behind the creation of some of these pieces. Your private guide leads the way through the halls of the museum, telling stories, and stopping at famous works of art. Some pieces you’ll see on this tour include Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci, Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, and Woman with a Parasol by Claude Monet. Listen as your guide fills you in on the techniques behind some of the paintings, as well as some of the history and scandals that happened because of them.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
