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Washington DC Monuments Private Walking Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 46% in Washington DC

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Washington, DC’s iconic monuments on a private walking tour filled with stories, conversation, and about 1 mile of walking.

About this tour

See Washington, DC’s iconic monuments through the stories of the people they honor and the people who brought them to life. This private walking tour pairs landmark views with conversation, inviting you to consider what monuments mean and why they matter.

Walk about 1 mile (1.6 km) with your guide, stopping to explore the monuments and hear the history behind them. Your guide, Shelley, draws on seven years of National Park Service experience, along with graduate training in museum studies and degrees in anthropology and linguistics. Benches are available at some stops, though not all, so bring water, snacks, and comfortable walking shoes.

A thoughtful way to experience Washington, DC, the monuments tour makes room for questions and personal perspectives rather than a long list of dates. Meet on 17th St. SW near the Washington Monument, find your guide in a green shirt, and discover the stories behind the city’s most recognizable memorials.

Highlights

  • Explore iconic monuments with a private guide
  • Hear about the people honored and the people who created the monuments
  • Share your thoughts on what monuments mean
  • Learn from a guide with National Park Service experience

What's included

Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
  • Water and snacks

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Important information

  • Meet on 17th St. SW beside a crosswalk, about halfway between Independence Ave. and Constitution Ave., on the east side of the street near the Washington Monument; look for a guide in a green shirt
  • Plan to walk about 1 mile (1.6 km); benches are available at some, but not all, stops
  • Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks; water refill stations are available on the National Mall
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted; the tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for most fitness levels, but not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking long distances

Frequently asked questions

How far will we walk?

The tour covers about 1 mile (1.6 km). Benches are available at some stops.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet on 17th St. SW beside a crosswalk, halfway between Independence Ave. and Constitution Ave., on the east side of the street near the Washington Monument. Look for a guide in a green shirt.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Strollers are also permitted.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

What should I bring?

Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks. Water refill stations are available on the National Mall.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 7.1. Top 46% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 46% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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