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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Washington D.C.
Northwest Washington
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
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Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
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Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
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Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of Washington, D.C. Marble monuments, world-class museums, and hidden tales of war and patriotism crowd along the city streets of Washington, D.C. Cruising along Capitol Hill, you’ll see landmark sights everywhere you look. The Washington Monument towers over it all, the 555-foot tall obelisk ruling peacefully over the National Mall.
From the solemn dignity of the Supreme Court Building and the White House to the laid-back charm of East Potomac Park, every block of the city reveals some new facet of America.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Tr...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 55+ Points
One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
White House Visitor Center
Includes an app-based self-guided tour, so no in-person guide is needed. Start next to the White House Visitor Center at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C., or join anywhere along the route. Commentary starts automatically. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Washington D.C.
Northwest Washington
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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of Washington, D.C. Marble monuments, world-class museums, and hidden tales of war and patriotism crowd along the city streets of Washington, D.C. Cruising along Capitol Hill, you’ll see landmark sights everywhere you look. The Washington Monument towers over it all, the 555-foot tall obelisk ruling peacefully over the National Mall.
From the solemn dignity of the Supreme Court Building and the White House to the laid-back charm of East Potomac Park, every block of the city reveals some new facet of America.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Tr...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 55+ Points
One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
White House Visitor Center
Includes an app-based self-guided tour, so no in-person guide is needed. Start next to the White House Visitor Center at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C., or join anywhere along the route. Commentary starts automatically. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
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Itinerary
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Arlington National Cemetery
Paying your respects at the burial place of American heroes is an unforgettable experience. We’ll discover the Cemetery’s Civil War origins, and see key sights like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, and John F. Kennedy’s grave.
10 minutes
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Ford's Theatre
The stage where history was forever changed. On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln here, altering the course of American Reconstruction. Visit the theater and step across the street to Petersen House, where Lincoln took his last breath. Free tours of the theater are available with advance booking.
10 minutes
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Tidal Basin
Driving around the Tidal Basin gives fantastic views of the DC skyline, then leads past the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Framed by the famous Cherry Trees, we’ll stroll through the marble monuments honoring these great American leaders.
10 minutes
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White House
No trip to DC is complete without a visit to the president’s home and workplace, and the famous executive residence is where we’ll begin our route. We’ll hear surprising details about its construction, its role in war, and also some mysteries hidden in plain sight here.
10 minutes
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United States Capitol
The official seat of American government, where the House and Senate meet to shape the laws of the nation. Make sure to park and explore the grounds before heading on to see more D.C. sights and grab some photos at the center of the American government! If you want to take a free guided tour, make sure to register online for a timed entry slot.
10 minutes
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Washington Monument
This is the most iconic sight in the city. Standing at the premier spot on the grassy expanse of the National Mall, this 555-foot marble obelisk offers a peaceful space in the middle of the bustling city. Elevator rides to the top give a breathtaking view of the landscape.
