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Washington Monument Entry Tickets and Guidebook 1 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 24% in Washington DC

1,399 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Skip the early-morning ticket queue and visit the Washington Monument with timed entry, an emailed ticket, and a guidebook.

About this tour

See Washington, DC from above with timed entry to the Washington Monument, without the early-morning scramble to secure a ticket. Your 60-minute visit begins with an electronic ticket sent in your name before your booked date. At the monument, a National Park Service guide takes ticket holders inside; then you can explore at your own pace with the included guidebook.

This Washington Monument entry ticket package handles the advance ticket purchase and registration for you, helping you avoid the queue to obtain tickets. Expect a brief wait near the plaza benches and a security screening before entry. The service is independently operated and is not affiliated with the monument or the National Park Service. Be sure to bring the official ticket bearing the recreation.gov logo, as a voucher or receipt is not valid for admission.

Make time for the views and the monument’s history with this convenient Washington Monument visit. Book your timed entry and enjoy a simpler start to your sightseeing.

Highlights

  • Skip the early-morning ticket queue with timed entry
  • Ride to the top of the Washington Monument
  • Explore at your own pace with a guidebook

What's included

Included

  • Washington Monument inside-tour tickets

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Important information

  • Official tickets are sent in your name before your visit; vouchers and receipts are not valid for entry
  • A brief wait near the plaza benches and security screening are required
  • The service is independently operated and is not affiliated with the Washington Monument or the National Park Service
  • The provider handles ticket purchase and registration in your name, including related card transactions and account or email-alias setup
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  • Monument closures due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur; tickets are non-refundable, though rescheduling will be attempted when possible
  • Wheelchair accessible; nearby public transportation is available
  • Strollers and service animals are allowed
  • A Washington, DC magnet is available with a separate $7.99 shipping and handling payment

Frequently asked questions

How will I receive my tickets?

Official tickets are emailed to you in your name before your booked date. Show those tickets with the recreation.gov logo; vouchers and receipts will not get you in.

Does this ticket skip all lines?

It avoids the early-morning queue to obtain tickets. A brief wait and security screening are still required at the monument.

Is the tour guided?

A National Park Service guide takes ticket holders inside, where they continue with a self-guided visit using the guidebook.

Is the service affiliated with the National Park service?

No. The service is independently operated and is not affiliated with the Washington Monument or the National Park Service.

What happens if the Monument closes?

Closures may occur due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Tickets are non-refundable, but the provider will try to reschedule your visit.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.69 on Viator and 4.82 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 24% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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