--- title: The Best of Washington DC Private Full-Day Walking Tour slug: the-best-of-washington-dc-private-full-day-walking-tour type: attraction sub_type: walking tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/the-best-of-washington-dc-private-full-day-walking-tour city: Washington DC state: DC country: US address: 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, The Mellon Gala geo: lat: 38.89243 lng: -77.03106 duration: up to 7 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:28:12.580Z price_from: amount: 570.79 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 9 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Private Tour price: 570.79 regular_price: 635 savings: 64.21 ticket_types: - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 --- ## Overview Get your walking shoes ready! This full-day Washington DC walking tour will take you to some of the city's most iconic memorials, monuments and landmarks. Learn about the city's rich heritage from your private guide. Stand by the Washington Monument and steps of the Lincoln Memorial. See the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the White House...and more! ## What's Included - Tickets to the National Museum of American History - Transport in between sites - Expertly guided walking tour - Local English-speaking guide ## What's Not Included - Lunch - Gratuities - Transportation ## Ticket Options - **Private Tour** — $570.79 (regularly $635.00, save $64.21) Enjoy Washington DC's top highlights with these tickets. Join a full-day private tour, and explore the National Mall, iconic monuments, and includes a guided visit to the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Enjoy a friendly, professional guide and ample photo opportunities. - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs) - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs) - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs) ## Good to Know * Have a crash course on the most iconic points of American History on this Washington DC walking tour! * This entire tour takes up a full day or approximately 7 hours. * Tour is suitable for culture vultures and history buffs of all ages. * Includes tickets to the National Museum of American History and transport in between sites. * Lunch and gratuities are not included on this tour. * This is an exclusive guided walking tour. * Bring your camera and cash on hand for lunch and any other purchases or gratuities (optional)! * Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended. * This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the Highlights of D.C. tour will be spent walking. * This is a private walking tour and your group! All of their private tours are 100% exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour? Meet your guide at the entrance to "The Mellon Gala" at 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20229, United States ### How long is this Travel Curious tour? The tour lasts for the entire day or is approximately 7 hours long. ### What is included in the tour package? You will be given entrance tickets to the National Museum of American History, cost of all taxis and transfers between sights, a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour. This tour is suitable for culture vultures and history buffs of all ages! The tour is in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests! ### What landmarks will we be on the Highlights of D.C. tour? You will be seeing and touring the following areas: (1) The Washington Monument, built to honor the United States' first president: George Washington (2) The Lincoln Memorial where the Gettysburg Address is inscribed (3) The Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial to remember the US's involvement in international disputes (4) The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to honor his legacy and reflect on the struggle for freedom and equality (5) The White House, where the current head of state is seated (6) The National Museum of American History where you can reflect on the stories of the past Please note that some sites are periodically closed for maintenance and the Smithsonian museums often change operating hours. They will notify you for any changes that will affect your experience. ### Is transportation included? No, transportation is not included. ### Is this tour family friendly? This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the Highlights of D.C. tour will be spent walking. ### What should I bring? Bring your camera and cash on hand for lunch and any other purchases or gratuities(optional)! ### What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended. ### How many people are on a tour? This is a private walking tour and your group! All of their private tours are 100% exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour. ### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides? All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests.