Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guided Book
Description
Enjoy timed entry access to the Washington Monument observation deck & take in breathtaking 360-degree views of Washington, DC. With the help of an exclusive self guided handbook available in English, Spanish & French discover sweeping skyline views of the capital, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Potomac River, the Pentagon, Washington National Cathedral, & Arlington Cemetery. The iconic Washington Monument honors George Washington, the first President of the United States, & rises 555 feet above the National Mall. Built from marble, granite, & bluestone, it represents the strength & unity of the country & remains 1 of the most visited attractions in Washington, DC. The self-guided experience includes visitor information, monument highlights, & orientation materials designed to help you make the most of the visit. Upgrade your experience to include a small-group walking tour through the National Mall Memorials led by an expert local guide.
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The Washington Monument stands as the most iconic symbol of the nation’s capital, honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States. Rising 555 feet above the National Mall, this historic landmark offers unforgettable views of Washington, DC from its observation deck, where visitors can see the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the Potomac River. Built from marble, granite, and bluestone, the monument represents the strength and unity of the country and remains one of the most visited and photographed attractions in Washington, DC. TICKET DELIVERY: Official Tickets will be sent to you. YOU WILL NEED them to gain entry. ***VOUCHER OR PROOF OF PAYMENT will not get you in. Show the official tickets that are sent to you with park service logo (recreation.gov).
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Most visitors spend no more than 30 minutes inside the Washington Monument itself
- The Washington Monument requires all guests to go through physical security screening to access the monument. The security line normally takes around 15-30 minutes but can be even longer on major holidays.
- The Washington Monument operates in rain or shine.
- The inside of the monument does not allow smoking, vaporizers, e-cigarettes, food and drink (except water in clear bottles), large bags, or weapons.
- The Monument is wheelchair accessible
- Strollers are not permitted inside the Monument. You must leave the stroller in the designated, unattended parking area outside, often near the entrance or along the side of the building.
- No Animals, except Service Animals
- Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
- The Washington Monument is a self-guided experience
- If you book the option with the guided walking tour, your entry time to the monument will be for a time after the end of your tour.
Reviews(167)
The skip-the-line tour to see the Washington Monument was canceled due to the heat according to the tour guide (he called my phone). He never offered to cancel the trip, rather said it was the Washington Monument plus a walking tour and he wanted to take us on a walking tour of the National Mall. We politely went with him until we realized it was too hot. He was very knowledgeable. The trip was advertised by Viator as a one-hour skip-the-line tour of the Washington Monument. Did the Parks Service really cancel the tours to the Washington Monument? We are disappointed the tour turned into something else and we had no choice to cancel.
Make sure that you read the communication that they send you and everything ran smoothly. The views were fantastic and the park rangers were so helpful.
You don’t get a refund even if the venue cancels the tour for no good reason. You show up on time in good faith having paid good money and the venue is closed for the day. There were no thunderstorms forecast for anytime during our booked date. The sky was blue as ever for the entire day. $68 down the drain and no way to recoup it because Viator still keeps the money even if the experience is cancelled. Ripoff!!!
We walked over a mile to the Washington Monument only to find that it was closed due to high temperatures. We received no notice of this and I was unable to find anything online indicating that the monument was closed..
I did not want to deal any longer with daily trying to the free ticket & the $1 fee via Recreation.com. Must plan early. So, I bought the ticket, but got nervous that was a scam. With the HOT weather, I did not want to head out to the Washington Monument lodge daily for any available tickets. Then finally, after a couple of calls, I did get an email with the ticket. The problem, in this email was not very clear. I had to carefully read the email, then click on the link, THEN the ticket came up.
Tour was canceled. Monument was closed and we did not receive any notification.
Only go in the morning during summer. They have closed the monument in the afternoon for Extreme weather- Heat. Your at 3:30, they're at 3- monument was shut down at 2.
Monument was closed. Made the hike all the way in for nothing
They closed the monument early and fortunately they still let us go ahead of our scheduled time because we were early. However, the ticket wasn’t good for admission. The park ranger let us go anyway, but we were very lucky all around. The only reason we spent money on tickets was because we missed the free ones. Had the ranger not let us go it would have been for nothing. We were also confused about where to go
It was closed due to hot weather. We showed up and could not get in. The tour should have notified us.
