Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Walking Tour
Tickets
🎫 General Admission Ticket for 1 adult (17-99 yrs. old)
Highlights
🏰 Tour the most emblematic historical landmarks found in Washington DC
🧑🏫 Have a professional local guide walk you through the experience
📸 Take photos and create timeless memories
General Info
📅 Date: November 4 and 13, 2022 (select during purchase)
🕒 Time: 10:00 a.m.
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
♿ Accesibility: Event is wheelchair accesible
❓ Please note: Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience. See your ticket for more details.
Itinerary
Stop At: Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0008. Your tour begins outside the Smithsonian Castle, the headquarters of the largest museum complex in the world! (Duration: 30 minutes)
Stop At: Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, 900 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20560-0004. We'll discuss the beautiful and unique design of this second home of the Smithsonian Institution. (Duration: 5 minutes)
Stop At: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th St & Independence Ave. SW Smithsonian Institutions, Washington DC, DC 20560. Our spaceship on the National Mall. (Duration: 5 minutes)
Pass By: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560. The second most popular museum in the world!
Pass By: National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20002. We'll examine the stark contrast between the Neoclassical West building and Modern East building of the National Gallery of Art.
Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St SW Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560. Meant to look sculpted by the wind and water, this beautiful building has a tumultuous past. (Duration: 5 minutes)
Stop At: United States Botanic Garden, 100 Mayland Avenue SW At the east end of the Mall, Washington DC, DC 20001. A hidden gem among museums along the National Mall! (Duration: 10 minutes)
Stop At: Bartholdi Park, Independence Avenue, Washington DC, DC. A secret spot off the National Mall with a historic and beautiful fountain, sculpted by someone unexpected! (Duration: 5 minutes)
Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004. We'll wrap up at the foot of Capitol Hill, with breathtaking views of the US Capitol and the National Mall! (Duration: 10 minutes)
Description
This tour takes you through the National Mall of Museums all while having a chance to learn about the rich history of Washington D.C. Discover the last 150 year's of the city's evolution and tour some of the most iconic places like The Air and Space Museum or some of the most surprising and underrated ones like the Museum of the American Indian. Round the afternoon off with a tour of Capitol Hill with beautiful views of the US Capitol.
Terms and conditions
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Select date and session
No booking fees
05 Oct
02 Nov
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