Explore Washington DC: Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Explore Washington DC, the majestic capital of the United States of America. Taking architectural influences from ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt, the grandiose intentions of the city’s designers are clear.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set your own pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this dynamic city.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the USA's political and cultural centre at the Smithsonian Institute and the United States Capitol. This Citywalks World tour is a unique opportunity to learn the history of Washington D.C and see the architectural marvels that comprise it.
To discover this vibrant city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
The tour will take approximately 2 hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed.
Please note this tour is only available in English.
What's Included
- Audio files and GPS map
- Self-Paced
- Admission Fees
- Food/Drink
- Transportation
- Audio device
Meeting Location
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20500, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way. Make your way to the White House to begin your tour. Here are just a few of the great sights of
Washington.
Highlight One: The iconic White House, home to the president of the United States for hundreds of years, is one of the most easily recognisable buildings in the entire world.
Highlight Two: The star attraction of the National Museum of American History is the original Star Spangled Banner which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the words of the American national anthem.
Highlight Three: The National Museum of Natural History's collections contain over 145 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artefacts, the largest natural history collection in the world.
Highlight Four: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum houses the world’s largest collection of space and aviation artefacts. There's a lot to see and do.
The tour will conclude in the centre of the National Mall.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Available only in English.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Washington DC: Self-Guided Audio Tour?
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Activity code: C-30114P106
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Top10Adventures® customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT).
- Audio files and GPS map.
- Self-Paced.
- Admission Fees.
- Food/Drink.
- Transportation.
- Audio device.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Washington DC: Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Washington DC: Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Audio files and GPS map
- Self-Paced
- Admission Fees
- Food/Drink
- Transportation
- Audio device
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Available only in English.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
