World War II Memorial

Discover the history and significance of Washington, DC with a private half-day walking tour of the National Mall. Your expert guide will lead you along the National Mall to the monuments, memorials and museums that make up this historic site. Along the way, learn about the city's incredible history as well as current events that shaped its past.

On your private tour, you will:

• See one of the most famous houses in the world, The White House - the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States;
• Pass by the Washington Memorial, and walk along the famed National Mall;
• Visit the Vietnam War Memorials to honour the men and women who fought in the war;
• Climb the iconic stairs to the Lincoln Memorial, and read the immortal words spoken at Gettysburg;
• Enjoy the spectacular views over the reflecting pool and the Capitol;
• Visit the evocative Korean War Veterans Memorial and learn about The Forgotten War Memorial housing the Wall of Remembrance;
• Hear the story of Dr King’s I Have a Dream Speech at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, learn about the numerous marches that have taken place in the capital and the changes inspired by these movements;
• Your tour ends here, where we recommend you continue on to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and Jefferson Memorial at your leisure.

Your tour will begin with views of two of the most famous buildings in the country – the U.S. Capitol and the White House. While learning about the history of each, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the fascinating politics of the most powerful country in the world. 

From there, your tour continues to more of Washington DC’s iconic sites, where you’ll learn all about the stories of the nation and its capital and each unique monument and memorial along the National Mall. On your private tour, your guide will take you to several of the city’s most famous monuments, from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial.

Your tour ends at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial where you are free to continue exploring at your own pace.

When the sun sets, the monuments and memorials of Washington DC are illuminated. Experience the stunning architecture of DC as you uncover its rich political history. 

On your private tour of the Capital’s monuments at night, you will:

• Be accompanied by a private tour guide throughout your tour. 
• See the best of the monuments, when the people have largely left, and each monument is lit up to best display itself. 
• See the iconic Washington Monument looming over the city.
• Walk by the World War II Memorial honouring the soldiers and civilians who served during the war.
• Experience the moving monuments of the Korean Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Memorials.
• Stand in awe of the immensity of The Lincoln Memorial, and stand on its steps, gazing out over the city and the reflecting pool. 
• End your tour at the iconic White House, residence and workplace of the United States President.

Washington DC is ideal to explore after sunset when crowds disperse and buildings light up. On this tour, you will explore the most important national memorials of America's capital, as you understand their place in the country's history. 

Not only will you uncover the monuments dedicated to historical figures such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but you will also have the chance to commemorate Vietnam and Korean veterans, as well as those lost during World War II.

Throughout your walking tour, your guide will tell you stories about the circumstances around how the National Mall was built over the centuries - from Dolly Madison and Eliza Hamilton's efforts to build the Washington Monument to then-21-year-old Maya Lin's design of the Vietnam Memorial. 

End your tour in front of The White House where you are free to continue exploring the lighted city at your own pace.

Please note: In summer, the sun sets as late as 8:30 PM. Please be in touch with us if you wish to have a later start time.