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, Smithsonian Museums, and much more, and learn the revolutionary history behind the creation of Washington, D.C.
Note: Some key stops are located farther apart and require a short drive, as they can’t be easily reached by walking.
After booking, check your email/text for a special password and setup instructions. Download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and once it's complete, you can enjoy it offline. Just open the app, hit the road, and follow the audio instructions!
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
1425 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 First Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20543, USA
What To Expect
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Woodward Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Albert Gallatin Statue (Fraser)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The White House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Constitution Gardens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
World War II Memorial Information
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Mall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
US House of Representatives
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Gallery of Art
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Supreme Court of the United States
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
United States Capitol
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.
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