Washington DC Monuments: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
4.6
8 Ratings
Washington
Explore the iconic monuments of Washington, D.C. on a self-guided walking audio tour. Discover the history behind the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, and more!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
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What's Included
  • Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
  • Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
  • Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
  • App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
  • Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Explore the iconic monuments of the U.S. capital! Visit the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and more while delving into the revolutionary history that led to the establishment of Washington, D.C.

After making your booking, remember to check your email for the unique password required to download the Tour Guide App by Action and start your tour. A stable internet or wifi connection is needed for these preliminary steps. Then, simply follow the audio guide and the suggested path.

It’s important to note that this is not an entrance ticket. Be sure to check the opening times before you go.

Never expires — Once purchased, the tour is valid for a lifetime!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
1445 New York Ave NW
New York Avenue Northwest
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Janice_j
Apr 6, 2024
The little we used was great - We honestly did not get a chance to explore much on our own (we booked too many tours), but the bit we did listen to was great. I probably would have preferred doing the self guided.
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Jilla
Apr 1, 2024
Lovely morning - Lobed exploring Washington. The self guide audio tour was a great addition. Wish we had more time to do more but we still enjoyed the stops.
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Jilla_w
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome - Self guided audio tour was great. Wish we had more time to do all the things. Highly recommend for those wanting to go at their own pace
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Kurtis
Oct 15, 2023
Educational easy to use self guided tour - Informative tour, easy to use self paced tour. The map was helpful to follow the tour path. Enjoyed the narration kicking in automatically at each point of interest.
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Alpha1603
Aug 4, 2022
Great Experience - This is great if you’re doing solo traveling and just wanna spend a day walking around the city. I loved the experience and I’d highly recommend.
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Garry_s
Dec 5, 2023
Interesting and informative - Tour guide has a Good overall in-depth understanding of all the memorials. Van was comfortable and clean.
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Michael_b
Apr 12, 2023
Family trip - Enjoyed the audio tour and allowed us to go at our own pace. Wish Vietnam memorial was a primary stop on the tour. Don’t think it should be excluded from the main walk. Pretty important monument
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Helena_bonham_carter
May 2, 2022
Really liked it - I really like the concept of the tour. They give you a prepared trip and give you some information about what you see. You can walk as fast as you want, take pictures as long as you want and take another route if you want. I really like that and recommend it for everyone, especially since the highlights can all be easily reached by foot and it is doable in one day. For me it could have more information but I will definitely do more of those tours.
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