DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Overview
This Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you across the Western part of the National Mall with a few side trips to see various interesting things you're expecting to see, and other things you didn't know were there.
It takes 2-3 hours to complete; do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighbourhood.
Buy either a single or a group ticket.
What's Included
- Scavenger hunt on your mobile phone
- 20+ challenges to solve
- See 4 film locations from some of your favorite movies.
- Historical and architectural self-guided walking tour
- WiFi - Internet access is required to complete this activity.
Meeting Location
15th and
E Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20500, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Ellipse
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The White House (pass by)
Constitution Hall (pass by)
Art Museum of The Americas (pass by)
Constitution Gardens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Women's Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jefferson Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-152849P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Scavenger hunt on your mobile phone.
- 20+ challenges to solve.
- See 4 film locations from some of your favorite movies.
- Historical and architectural self-guided walking tour.
- WiFi - Internet access is required to complete this activity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt 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
- Scavenger hunt on your mobile phone
- 20+ challenges to solve
- See 4 film locations from some of your favorite movies.
- Historical and architectural self-guided walking tour
- WiFi - Internet access is required to complete this activity.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
