Washington DC Monuments Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Discover the rich history and drama of the nation’s capital. This self-guided driving tour covers all the iconic sights, like the Washington Monument, the White House, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the National Archives. You’ll cross the Potomac to pay your respects at Arlington, then loop through East Potomac Park to see the Jefferson and MLK Memorials. Stop by the National Art Museum and Portrait Gallery, then hear all the details of Lincoln’s tragic tale at Ford’s Theater.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, check your email for instructions. Download the separate Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps REQUIRE good internet/Wi-Fi access. Do NOT attempt while on the road.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, 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
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White House Visitors Center
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Gallery of Art
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Museum of the American Indian
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
United States Botanic Garden
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Jefferson Library of Congress Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Library of Congress John Adams Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Supreme Court of the United States
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
United States Capitol
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Monument
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
White House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
George Washington Equestrian Statue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Stone House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blues Alley
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Theodore Roosevelt Island
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arlington National Cemetery
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Pentagon
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
East Potomac Golf Links
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mini Golf Course at East Potomac Golf Links
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hains Point
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tidal Basin
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Portrait Gallery
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ford's Theatre
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Petersen House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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Activity code: C-259177P6
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