This walking tour of Washington, D.C. begins next to Pershing Park, across from the White House South Lawn. Admire the White House and learn about its fascinating construction, including the East Wing's surprising history.

Next, head south to Constitution Gardens and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, once a controversial monument. Continue to the iconic Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial, where you’ll hear about the political struggles of that era.

As you stroll, learn about D.C.’s growth post-War of 1812, then visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Cross the Kutz Bridge and take in views of the Potomac River and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

At the National Mall, marvel at the Washington Monument and learn about George Washington's connection to the city. Museum lovers will enjoy passing the National Museum of African American History, the Smithsonian Museums, and the National Gallery of Art.

The tour ends at the Library of Congress, Capitol Building, and Supreme Court—three of the most crucial structures in the city.

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Visit the most famous monuments in Washington and hear the stories behind them
Learn why the Founding Fathers creating the District of Columbia, and how it became what it is today
See the seats of power where Presidents, Senators, Congresspeople and judges have steered the course of the nation
Get an inside look into why our government is built the way it is, and what compromises the Founding Fathers had to make at the nation’s inception

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Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Note that the tour provider is not affiliated with any business near the suggested starting point, so their staff won’t have information about the tour
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
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 can use the self-guided tour for one year. It is Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months

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