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Monumental History: Presidents on the National Mall

By Walking Backward Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the iconic presidential monuments on the National Mall while uncovering the intriguing stories behind them. This outdoor tour, lasting approximately 2.5 hours and covering 2.2 miles, begins at the Garfield Monument and concludes at the Lincoln Memorial. Discover the fascinating history of monuments dedicated to US presidents, including Garfield, Grant, Eisenhower, Washington, and Lincoln. For those wanting to delve deeper, an extended option includes the FDR and Jefferson Memorials with an additional walk of 1.25 miles. This tour offers a unique perspective on America’s history and artistry.

  • Outdoor tour lasting 2.5 hours, covering 2.2 miles on flat terrain
  • Discover presidential monuments and their captivating backstories
  • Extended version available to see FDR and Jefferson Memorials
  • Suitable for ages 13 and up

Activity location

  • National Mall
    • Constitution Ave NW,
    • 20565, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Garfield Memorial
    • 2436 Rayburn House Office Building
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Monumental History: Presidents on the National Mall

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€23.66 x 1 Adult€23.66
Total
Price is €23.66
Until Thu, 21 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A guided walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

National Mall

  • 20m
We'll walk part of the National Mall to talk about the assassination of James Garfield, which took place in the heart of DC!

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

  • 15m
Learn the storey behind the Grant Memorial and take a few minutes to enjoy the impressive sculptures.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

  • 15m
After getting the history of DC's newest presidential memorial, you'll have some time to take it in.

Lincoln Memorial

  • 20m
As we walk to the Memorial, you'll get the history of West Potomac Park and the construction of the Lincoln Memorial. Once we arrive, you can enjoy it at your leisure while your guide hangs around to answer any final questions.

Washington Monument

  • 20m
We'll talk about the bizarre history of the Washington Monument as we walk up to its base. (This tour does not go inside the Washington Monument.)

Location

Activity location

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    National Mall
    • Constitution Ave NW,
    • 20565, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Garfield Memorial
    • 2436 Rayburn House Office Building
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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