Washington DC's Monuments & US History Guided E-Cart Tour

Overview

This tour offers a detailed introduction to U.S. history and Washington D.C.’s famous monuments, guided by expert Washingtonian storytellers. We love sharing unique, little-known facts that you won’t find on the internet or in books. You can ask your questions and learn more while taking advantage of this group tour with an expert guide. Our tours are designed to be fun for all ages, with patient and friendly guides who make everyone feel welcome. During the 2-hour experience, you’ll enjoy stops at the most popular memorials and the White House, where we’ll showcase our photography skills to help capture unforgettable memories. This is a small group Open-Air Minibus, depending on time and availability it can be classic looking or modern looking electric cart.

Itinerary

1. Capitol Hill is the seat of the U.S. government, home to the domed United States Capitol, Senate, Houses of Representatives and the neoclassical Supreme Court. It’s also known for the redbrick Eastern Market, where vendors sell produce, meat and cheese throughout the week, and handicrafts and antiques on weekends.

   · 10 min

2. National Gallery of Art

   The National Gallery of Art, founded as a gift to the nation, serves as a center of visual art, education, and culture. Our collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings spans the history of Western art and showcases some of the triumphs of human creativity.

   · Non-stop passage

3. National Museum of Natural History

   he National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.

   · Non-stop passage

4. National Museum of African American History and Culture

   The National Museum of African American History and Culture, colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by President Barack Obama.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Washington Monument

   The National Monument stands as the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, it is 555' 5/8” high and made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, it took 36 years to complete. From the top viewers enjoy 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

6. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

   The Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, a central intellectual force behind the American Revolution, a founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and the nation's third president.

   · 10 min

7. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

   The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, and to the era he represents. The memorial is one of two in Washington honoring Roosevelt.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

   The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope, a granite statue of civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. carved by sculptor Lei Yixin

   · 8 min

9. Lincoln Memorial

   The memorial is surrounded by 36 fluted Doric columns, one for each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death. When you walk up the steps, two additional columns are located at the entrance behind the colonnade. These columns are 44 feet tall with a base diameter of seven feet and five inches.

   · 15 min

10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Korean War Veterans Memorial

    The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War. The national memorial was dedicated in 1995.

    · Non-stop passage

12. Albert Einstein Memorial

    The Albert Einstein Memorial is a monumental bronze statue by sculptor Robert Berks, depicting Albert Einstein seated with manuscript papers in hand

    · Non-stop passage

13. The White House

    The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia

    · 5 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

The meeting location is 333 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Tours start in front of the Arlo Hotel/Arrels DC Restaurant.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vehicle type may be adjusted due to weather or safety conditions.
• For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers and walkers are not permitted on this tour

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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