Private tour in Capitol Hill Nigel H
up to 8 people
4 hours
Walking
1
Nigel H.
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You can hardly say you've been to DC without a trip to the Mall and this tour will cover all of the main monuments and memorial sites like the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. However we will also visit some of the more obscure outlying memorials and understand the stories behind the history and locations of the memorials and the creation of the Mall itself. Going right back to L'Enfant's original plan for the city we will talk about the initial layout of the monuments and why they didn't quite end up where they were intended. We'll also hear the incredible story of the planning and building of the Lincoln Memorial and how FDR ended up with two memorials despite not wanting any.
- Start on the Capitol steps to get an overview of the entire Mall and talk about its evolution over time - First stop at the Eisenhower Memorial, the newest and one of the least visited - Pass the Smithsonian Institute - Wander under the cherry trees of the Tidal Basin to the Jefferson Memorial - Visit the Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Memorials - Spend time at the Lincoln Memorial - Pay homage to the fallen at the Vietnam Memorial - End our tour at the Washington Monument and also learn about the White House * This itinerary can be customized.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
This is a walking tour so no transportation required
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Capitol Building Washington DC
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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