Private tour in Washington DC Ellen M
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Ellen M.
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Let me show you around my city! As a Certified Master Guide, I'm not only experienced guiding adults, families and students, but also a 40 year resident of Washington. My husband grew up in the city as did my children. I love living in DC and sharing my love of it with others. My goal is always to share the importance of the memorial/sight as well stories about its history, its role in the DC and other interesting anecdotes. I also emphasize the history of the Federal City (how through compromise Washington, DC got to be where and what it is). I love guiding through the popular memorials as well as the more unusual ones. My interests also include the Washington DC Theater scene and our sport teams. While I have specific tours listed, my real specialty is developing tailored tours to meet the specific needs/interests of my clients. There are so many possible places to see and experience in DC. I will plan and execute a day that you will find truly memorable. I am also active in fostering the professionalization of tour guiding and the education and development of tour guides in order to ensure guests receive the value they deserve. Accordingly, I am a past president and board member of the National Association of Tourist Guide Associations-USA (NFTGA) and a former board member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC. I was proud to receive the 2024 Jill Blackman Leadership Award honoring those whose work best exemplifies the spirit of the Guild; who has made an original and significant contribution to the operations of the Guild; and who has advanced the guiding profession in some significant way. Licensed District of Columbia Tour Guide Certified Master Guild Guide Former Board Member, The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC Past President and Board Member, National Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Certified National Cathedral Guide Capitol Visitors Center Volunteer US Capitol Historical Society Volunteer I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle, arrange for a separate car and driver (at additional cost) or we can use DC's great Metro system combined with reasonable taxi cabs/Uber/Lyft when needed.
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DC is like an outdoor museum. It truly is and on this tour we'll see the most iconic places and I'll explain the history and cover anecdotes relating each. On this walking/riding tour, you'll experience the beauty, and feel the history around you. We'll meet near the White House and walk around both sides. We'll then walk to the Washington Monument and visit the Jefferson, MLK, FDR, Korean Veterans, Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. We'll walk past the reflecting pool to the World War II Memorial. Optional lunch can be arranged at the Old Ebbitt Grill (not included in the price or time of the tour) We can also hire a car servicer if you prefer. As flexibility on a tour is the key to its success, the itinerary will be adjusted to meet your interests. Accepting only fully vaccinated travellers.
Ellen made our visit to Washington truly special. Before we even arrived, she proactively suggested the White House Garden Tour and secured tickets for us, which turned out to be a real highlight. Her knowledge of DC and American history is remarkable, and her passion is contagious. We felt more like guests than tourists. Thank you, Ellen, for an unforgettable day!
Ellen is a must for anyone wanting to have a wonderful DC experience and also see what is historical and special about the city. Her guide abilities are top notch and would definitely use her again.
Ellen was a tremendous guide and made for a wonderful experience while in DC for my son and myself . Her knowledge of the city’s history and her ability to maneuver us around the different places we wanted to see was invaluable. She made everything seem special and was able to give us memories we could never imagine. She is a true must for anyone wanting to visit DC.
Great overview of the DC monuments and memorials in 4 hours. We will definitely come back to DC to visit all the museums. There is so much to see and we only had a day in the city. Ellen was full of historical knowledge and also knew the practical stuff (bathrooms and elevators). Thank you!
Excellent!!!
Really great way to see & hear about this significant area of DC. Ellen does a masterful job of tying together monuments history and significance with the surrounding sites you’ll pass en route. Don’t miss out!
The order we visit each sight and time spent at each will depend on your interests. This said, during our time together the memorials we'll visit will most likely include the Korean Veterans, Vietnam Veterans and Lincoln Memorials, Reflecting pool, World War II Memorial, World War I memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington Monument and White House.
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