Architecture of Washington's National Mall Audio Guide
Overview
Uncover the meaning behind some of the most iconic structures in D.C. on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C.’s National Mall is filled with iconic monuments celebrating the city and country's history. On this walking tour with architect Kristen Weller, you’ll explore these premier public gardens and gain insights into what the memorials mean.
You'll make your way from Union Square to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and learn how the space has changed over the years and who’s influenced it. You’ll hear how the park’s design mimics the Garden of Versailles in France and how it was commissioned as a ‘stage for American democracy’.
You’ll visit iconic structures, old and new, like the Washington Monument, the Tidal Basin, and the Smithsonian Castle. You’ll also have a chance to admire the Lincoln Memorial, which was previously part of the Tidal Basin and later filled in!
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
- Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Meeting Location
Washington
DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Henry Bacon Drive Northwest
Washington, DC 20002, USA
The tour ends at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
What To Expect
Lincoln Memorial (Pass By)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Pass By)
Korean War Veterans Memorial (Pass By)
National World War II Memorial (Pass By)
Washington Monument (Pass By)
Smithsonian Castle (Pass By)
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (Pass By)
National Mall (Pass By)
Union Square (Pass By)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Activity code: C-110804P758
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