Washington D.C. 6-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours
This sightseeing tour of Washington D.C. takes you to the important sites, such as the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the National Cathedral,…
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Monuments by Moonlight: Washington DC Nightime Trolley Tour
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Experience the sights of Washington D.C. by night! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour will take you on a guided trolley tour of the city's most popular…
Washington, DC 3-Hour Bike Tour
Duration: 3 hours
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Take a journey through America's capital with a 3-hour bike tour in Washington, DC. From the White House and the United States Capitol to the Lincoln…
Washington D.C. Twilight Evening Bus Tour
Duration: 3.5 hours
See America’s capital city at twilight, when it’s at its most beautiful. You’ll visit Washington’s most stunning memorials, including the Washington…
Washington DC: VIP Tour with US Capitol & National Archives
Duration: 8 hours
Tour Washington DC like a VIP with priority access inside 2 sought-after attractions: the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Archives Building.…
Washington DC: E-Bike Tour of the National Mall
Duration: 3 hours
Experience the hot new E-Bike trend in Washington DC which makes peddling through the city an absolute breeze. See all the National Mall on this…
DC: Washington Monument Ticket and City Highlights Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Skip the long entrance lines and enjoy reserved entry to the Washington Monument. Admire the United States Capitol building, the Martin Luther King…
Washington DC: Multilingual Private Day or Evening SUV Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy a private tour in Luxury SUV for your group of up to seven passengers. Explore Washington DC at your own pace and customize your trip to the…
D.C. at Dusk: Night Tour of the National Mall
Duration: 3 hours
Visit the landmarks and monuments of Washington, D. C. on a 3-hour bus tour after dark. Marvel at the illuminated Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.
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5 historical facts about the Lincoln Memorial
Opposite the White House on the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington, D.C.'s most treasured landmarks – despite the stiff competition! How did it become an icon of the "American Way?" Here are a few reasons plucked from the history books!
It took decades to start building
Though not built until 1922, a memorial had been planned since Lincoln's death in 1867. The original's cavalcade of colossal statues was finally deemed overambitious and scrapped!
It utilizes materials from around the US
Henry Bacon, the architect, used Colorado marble for the exterior, Indiana limestone for the inner walls, Alabama marble for the ceiling, and pink Tennessee marble for the floor!
The structure was controversial in its time
Many considered the Greek-doric monument too grandiose for a man as humble as Lincoln. The suggested alternative was a simple log-cabin shrine!
It was the site of a groundbreaking concert
More than 75,000 witnessed African-American contralto Marian Anderson perform at the memorial after being refused permission to sing at the nearby DAR Constitution Hall.
It became an icon of the Civil Rights Movement
Undaunted by the memorial's engravings of Lincoln's seminal speeches, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" to a crowd of 250,000 after the March on Washington.
Our insider tips
What are the opening times?
The Lincoln Memorial is open to visit 24 hours a day, however, Rangers are on duty to answer questions and give talks from 9:30AM till 11:30PM.
How to get there?
The nearest Metro station is Foggy Bottom on the Orange and Blue lines. If you're hiring a car then exit at intersection Independence Ave. SW & Daniel Chester French Dr. SW. Parking is available at Ohio Drive. (Handicapped parking can be found directly across from the memorial at Daniel Chester French Drive SW.)
Good to know
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- When should I visit?
- Open 24 hours
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- Is it expensive?
- Free!
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- Will I need a guide?
- Not necessary, but recommended!
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- How to get there
- Take the Metro to Foggy Bottom
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- Additional information
- To avoid crowds, visit the Memorial after dark. It is quite majestic all lit up!
What people are saying about Lincoln Memorial
Great 1st Washington D.C. tour experience.
Dewayne was a very knowledgeable tour guide. He knew details about things that weren't on our tour and made our experience both fun and very informative. Kris was a great driver and very pleasant. The day of our tour, at 12:30 pm the heat index was 106 degrees, but there was plenty of bottled water available to keep us hydrated and the bus was always nice and cool. I don't think I could have asked for a better tour for my daughter's and my first Washington D.C. trip. Will definitely us this tour service for our next trip to D.C.
Great experience and value (time & money wise)! Highly recommend!!!!!
Tour Guide Josh was AWESOME. As a second generation tour guide, he was so knowledgeable and engaging. He did a fabulous job!! Driver Thomas provided a safe and comfortable ride, even providing ice cold bottled water on a very hot August day! We would never have gotten to all these places on our own, or learned as much. An excellent experience at a very affordable price. So glad we took this tour - great way to experience DC!
History on a bus ride and walking tour: Who would've thought?
This tour was one of the best experiences I had while on the East coast. Our tour guide, Sally, was EXTREMELY knowledgable and made the tour so interesting and fun. Without her, my dad and I would have been wandering aimlessly around D.C., trying to figure where to go and how to get there and what the historical significance of each place was.
Great way for the family to visit the sights!
Chris was a knowledge & excellent host. He took us through the various sights of DC an explained everything in a friendly and informative manner. I would really recommend this to families as it was fun for the children and they were able to learn without getting bored! Thank you Chris for a lovely afternoon in your beautiful city.
One of the best day trips we’ve been on, guide Brian very knowledgable
Thought this trip may be crammed, but opposite was true, plenty time to see the various highlights the coach visits. The driver was safe and smooth, the onboard guide was informative and friendly. If you’re in New York and have a day to spare, do it! It was one of the highlights of our holiday!
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