Washington DC: Monuments Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This 2+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Washington DC in 1-2 hours.
Visit the most iconic landmarks of America’s capital city on this flexible self-guided walking tour. See the White House, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and much more, and learn the revolutionary history behind the creation of Washington, D.C.
Along with being developed by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists, most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
You'll begin your adventure next to Pershing Park, right across from the White House south lawn. From there, make your way to the White House itself, where you can admire the seat of American power and learn some fascinating tidbits about its construction.
From here, head south toward Constitution Gardens and pick up some insight into D.C.’s complicated history along the way. Through the gardens, you’ll find what was once the city’s most controversial monument: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Next, head to the Lincoln Memorial, one of the most iconic memorials in D.C.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is next, where you’ll hear about the fraught political struggle which wracked the White House during this bloody conflict.
As you continue east, you’ll be filled in on the aftermath of the War of 1812 and how D.C. grew into what it is today.
The next monument you’ll arrive at will be the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, honoring the nation’s most revered civil rights leader.
Then, cross the Kutz Bridge and learn why the Potomac River is so significant to this city’s history. From this bridge, you’ll also be able to see the impressive Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Later, reach the National Mall, which you’ve definitely seen on TV plenty of times. Get an up-close look at the Washington Monument and learn the history of George Washington’s connection to this important city.
If you like museums, the next stretch of the tour is absolutely for you. You’ll pass the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and the National Gallery of Art.
On the final leg of the tour, visit three of the most crucial buildings in the city: The Library of Congress, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court of the United States. The tour concludes amid these three awe-inspiring structures.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Washington DC:

• White House Visitor Center
• The White House
• Founding DC
• The War of 1812
• Constitution Gardens
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Korean War Veterans Memorial
• DC, Past, and Present
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• Thomas Jefferson Memorial
• Importance of the Potomac
• National Mall
• World War II Memorial
• Washington Monument
• George Washington and DC
• National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Smithsonian National Museum of American History
• Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
• National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
• National Gallery of Art
• The Nacotchtank People
• US House of Representatives
• Library of Congress
• 44 United States Capitol
• 45 Supreme Court of the United States / Conclusion
• ALT: Statue of Albert Einstein
• ALT: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• ALT: US Navy Memorial Plaza
• ALT: Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
• ALT: Petersen House
• ALT: Museum of the Bible
• ALT: Ford's Theatre
• ALT: Madame Tussauds Washington DC
• ALT: Old Post Office Museum

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

• This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
• The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
• The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
• Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline.
• Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
• Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email

You're purchasing a self-guided tour, not an entrance ticket. It begins at 1445 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app. Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at 1445 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
• What's not included
• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
• Food/Drinks

• Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
• Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
• Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
• Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
• Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

Know Before You Go

• If the password is not in your inbox shortly after booking, please retrieve it at https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/.
• For optimal performance, download the app and select tours via a reliable internet connection prior to your adventure.
• Encounter any issues - Contact us without delay! We're dedicated to providing swift assistance: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

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