

Washington Monument Tours and Tickets
Erected in honor of the nation’s first president, the Washington Monument is the tallest building in Washington DC, reaching 555 feet (169 meters) high. The white, marble obelisk is also one of the capital’s most famous structures, made even more remarkable when seen with its mirror image reflected in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Tours and Tickets to Experience Washington Monument
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Big Bus Washington DC Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley

Day or Night Grand Tour of Washington DC with Stops at 8+ Sites

Washington DC Moonlit Tour of the National Mall & Stops at 10 Sites

DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-off Trolley Tour with 15 Stops

4-Hour Small Group Guided National Mall Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Washington DC After Dark Night-Time Sightseeing Wonder Tour

Sites by Segway Tour In Washington DC

Washington DC by Moonlight Electric Cart Tour

Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour

Washington DC Morning or Night-Time Express Sightseeing Monuments Tour

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

Washington DC Signature Scenic Lunch Cruise

African-American History Tour with Museum Admission

Washington DC After Dark Night Tour with Stops at 8+ Sites

Washington Monument and DC Highlights Tour

Glass-Top or Open-Top Convertible Bus Tour of DC

DC Walking Tour with Reserved Ticket for the African American Museum

Washington DC Bike Rental

Washington DC Capital Sites Bike Tour

Washington DC eBike Rentals

Monuments and Memorials Architecture Tour
People Also Ask
Yes, the Washington Monument is open for tours. The landmark is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with the last admission at 4:30pm. However, the monument closes every year on Christmas Day and the Fourth of July. It also closes once per month for maintenance.
...MoreSame-day tickets to the Washington Monument are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:45am every day. It’s advised to arrive early to guarantee your admission. A limited number of 24-hour advance tickets are available online from 10am the day before admission. Also, 30-day advance reservation tickets are offered online.
...MoreThat depends. Once inside the Washington Monument, it’s a 70-second elevator ride to the top. While there are no time limits on the observation deck, visits typically last between 20 and 30 minutes and include time to admire the views and browse the shop and museum before descending.
...MoreAs it is operated by the National Park Service, the Washington Monument is free to visit, with same-day tickets offered on a first-come, first-served basis. However, for those booking advance tickets online, there is a non-refundable $1 service charge per ticket to cover the cost of the reservation service.
...MoreYes, visiting the top of the Washington Monument is worth it. One of the country’s most recognizable landmarks, it has been a highlight of the National Mall since its opening in 1888. At the top, there’s a bird’s eye view of Washington DC.
...MoreWait times at the Washington Monument can vary—and are particularly long during summer and school holidays—but visitors often line up at 8am (or earlier) to guarantee their entry. Same-day tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis from the on-site ticket office, which opens at 8:45am.
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