Washington DC National Mall Walking Tour

Explore the iconic Cherry Blossoms, monuments and memorials of the national mall with an expert guide on this small-group walking tour. Walking tour means no sitting in traffic, outdoors means no confined spaces.
Get an up-close look at all of the major monuments of the National Mall while learning of their history with an expert guide.

Meeting Point

Unscripted by Guided Tours DC

400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Welcome center at 400 7th Street NW on the 7th street side

What's included:

• Live Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Lafayette Square

16th St, Pennsylvania Ave Northwest, Washington DC, 20001, District of Columbia

Our expert guide will meet you at the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square in front of the White House. The guide will give an overview of the iconic building and surrounding structures. (Note: Tour does not enter the White House)

20 minutes

National World War II Memorial

1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Explore the World War II Memorial, learn what the elements and layout symbolize, and take time to reflect on your own.

20 minutes

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

1850 West Basin Drive SW, Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, 20024, District of Columbia

Your guide will give an overview of the Dr Martin Luther King Memorial's history and design, and what each element represents. Then you will be given time to explore, reflect, and read his quotes written in stone.

20 minutes

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

1850 West Basin Dr SW, , Washington DC, 20242, District of Columbia

See the iconic Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms and learn their history. Next, hear the story of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his 4 terms in office as you explore the largest memorial to a single president in the United States. As you explore the memorial from one end to the other, your guide will discuss each of the design elements and what they represent, their connection to the real history, and the ideas of accessibility that lead to the design.

30 minutes

Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Walk through the Korean War Veterans Memorial as your guide explains its layout and design elements and what they represent

15 minutes

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, consisting of three parts. Learn the history of the memorials design and construction, how the names of those lost are listed, what the symbols mean, and take time for individual reflection.

15 minutes

Lincoln Memorial

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, 20002, District of Columbia

Explore the Lincoln Memorial inside and out with your guide, learn its history and what each element represents in its design. Visit the exact spot Dr Martin Luther King stood and gave his "I Have A Dream" speech.

20 minutes