DC Monuments: Private Walking Tour
Overview
Don't think a tour should be a huge list of dates? Me neither!
On this private walking tour, we will explore some of DC’s most iconic monuments, learning about the people they honor and those who made them. We will talk as a group about what monuments mean to you and why we have them.
Come prepared to walk about a mile (1.6km). There will be benches, but not at every stop. A water bottle is recommended. Most importantly, bring your curiosity (and your camera!).
So, who am I?
I’m glad you asked! My name is Shelley and I adore talking about people, especially the ones that lived in the past. I started my career as a ranger with the National Park Service – you know, those people with the funny hats. You could have met me at The Frederick Douglass House, Cape Cod National Seashore, or The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal during my seven years of service. I have a Master's in museum studies and a Bachelors in anthropology and linguistics. I’m excited to meet you!
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- A Professional Tour Guide (Me!)
- Snacks We will be outside the whole tour, bring snacks!
- Bottled water Bring a reusable water bottle! The National Mall has fill up stations.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off
- Tips (Not expected, but always appreciated!)
Meeting Location
1750 Independence Avenue Southwest
Washington, DC 20024, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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The tour will end in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The place we started from will be about a mile away if you wish to return to that point. If you wish to continue sightseeing, the Tidal Basin is about half a mile away.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers that have a hard time walking long distances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- A Professional Tour Guide (Me!).
- Snacks. We will be outside the whole tour, bring snacks!.
- Bottled water. Bring a reusable water bottle! The National Mall has fill up stations.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off.
- Tips (Not expected, but always appreciated!).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DC Monuments: Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers that have a hard time walking long distances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC Monuments: Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- A Professional Tour Guide (Me!)
- SnacksWe will be outside the whole tour, bring snacks!
- Bottled waterBring a reusable water bottle! The National Mall has fill up stations.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off
- Tips (Not expected, but always appreciated!)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers that have a hard time walking long distances.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
