Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, and Lincoln Memorial
Starting at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, we'll stroll along the Tidal Basin, through the George Mason Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, ending on the National Mall at the iconic Abraham Lincoln Memorial. You'll learn the history of the great American debate on how to commemorate our past, and reflect on the development of American ideals over the past two hundred and fifty years.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Meet at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 16 E Basin Dr. SW. We will meet on the steps of the memorial, facing the Tidal Basin. There is paid street parking on various points around Basin Dr. and Ohio Dr. SW. The nearest metro station is Smithsonian. There are various bike racks nearby.
George Mason Memorial
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Ending Point
Abraham Lincoln Memorial
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation to and from tour site
Food
Tour Important Information
This tour is a 2-mile walk on paved sidewalks.
There are restrooms and water fountains along the route, as well as gift shops.
Guests will be advised of nearby food and drink.
Important message from the supplier
My schedule is very flexible, and I will work with your group to get a time that works! I am especially available on weekday daytimes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Luke P.
I am a tour guide, historian, and conservationist in Washington D.C. I have been fascinated by American history and biography for my entire adult life. As a guide, I weave together stories of the American experience, how it shapes who we are today, and what it means for our own civic duties as Americans.
I've been a licensed guide for seven years. I give walking tours around the National Mall and Tidal Basin, the White House area, Capitol Hill, DuPont Circle, Arlington National Cemetery, and Georgetown. My favorite ones are the Cherry Peak Bloom Tour on the Tidal Basin, the Presidents and Cabinets Tour around the White House, and the Lives of the Roosevelts Tour in DuPont Circle. I do hybrid walking/driving tours for those interested in seeing multiple areas of DC in a single day. Additionally, I do conservation-focused tours in rich and under-appreciated natural areas around DC like Rock Creek Park and Theodore Roosevelt Island.
I have done many tours for family and friend groups, as well as corporate and nonprofit groups. My specialty is young professional and student groups, especially those in programs oriented toward public service. I manage the historical site tours program for Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area.
Beyond guiding, I have spent many years in DC working for nonprofits doing civil discourse and civic work, and advocacy groups and think tanks in various areas of public policy. I am a political writer, and have facilitated many workshops, panels, podcasts, and debates on subjects ranging from policy to history to political ethics. I portray Alexander Hamilton as a historical reenactor, and do outdoor guiding work. I host a conservation podcast called "Match My Mountains." Beyond DC, I volunteer at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. I studied International Relations at the University of Southern California, where I performed for several years in the Trojan Marching Band.
$50/ per person
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