Sightseeing & traditions

The History of DC: Semi-private walking tour of the National Mall

Free cancellation

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

Safety measures applied

INSTANT CONFIRMATION

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

e-Voucher

Do this because

Familiarize yourself with Washington DC day or night with its outdoor monuments
After sunset, the buildings are stunningly lit up

What to expect

On this guided walking tour, you’ll be seeing a collection of iconic outdoor monuments. Explore the city after sunset and catch the twinkling building lights and browsing the most iconic national memorials of the United States capital and know their place in the country’s history.

Explore the city’s rich history and the monuments and memorials of the National Mall where you’ll see the famous figures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Your guide will fill you in on major events in American history. Visit the Mall and war memorials from World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. You’ll have plenty of many photo opportunities along the tour, to fill your scrapbook.

COVID-19 information

The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds

The experience complies with government regulations

Social distancing is enforced

Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected

Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors

All gear/equipment is sanitised between use

Visitors are required to bring and wear masks

Guides and all other staff are required to wear masks

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative result from a recent antigen or molecular test may be required, please check the local requirements before your visit.

What's included

Professional tour guide

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Reduced price

Youth (ages 10-17)
Children (ages 0-9)

Where

748 Jackson Pl NW, Washington, DC 20506, USA

Meeting point:

Please meet at Lafayette Park at 16th St and H St NW.

What to remember

This semi-private tours have 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
This semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be oﬀered if the minimum is not met)
No large bags or suitcases are allowed
This tour is wheelchair friendly
Occasional closures occur without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases, there will be no refunds or discounts
At checkout, please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip
Cancellation policy: Guests can cancel up to 72 hours before the tour’s start time for a full refund. Otherwise, guests can reschedule for a fee, depending on the tour and the availability

When

Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability

Provider

Babylon Tours Inc.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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