Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guided Book
Description
Enjoy complimentary timed entry to the Washington Monument observation deck & breathtaking 360° views of Washington, DC. Your purchase includes the copyrighted Attractions4Us self-guided digital guidebook, available in English, Spanish, & French, featuring history, maps, visitor tips, & expert commentary. Discover views of the White House, U.S. Capitol, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Potomac River, Pentagon, Washington National Cathedral, & Arlington National Cemetery. Washington Monument admission is free through the National Park Service. Your purchase is for the Attractions4Us guidebook & self-guided experience. A complimentary timed-entry reservation is included for your convenience when available. Upgrade to a small-group National Mall walking tour with an expert 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.
- Washington Monument admission is free through the National Park Service. Your purchase is for the copyrighted Attractions4Us self-guided digital guidebook and visitor experience. A complimentary timed-entry reservation is included for your convenience when available.
Reviews(270)
Nice tour. Do not miss. We purchased tix ahead of time and were taken in on time.
Tickets to the Washington Monument are FREE on the Park Service website. They go on sale at 3 pm each day and you need to log in right then. Tickets go fast. That said, I did pay $60 for 3 tickets to assure that I could get availability on a particular day.The reason for that high cost: a "self-guided tour" of the Monument is what I was paying for (I received an email that said that). The information in that "tour" is available FREE on the walls of the Monument. I learned nothing new from the Viator information. Unless you absolutely must have a specific date, this is an utterly unnecessary expense.
The experience was fine but the rangers/guides were impatient and pushy. They were not apparently interested in providing us with a great experience.
Great to see the view of where everything is in perspective. You can also see how trashed the White house really is. Lots of stuff in D.C is blocked so you can see everything from there.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the incredible 360-degree views from the top of the Washington Monument. It’s truly one of the best places to see Washington, D.C. from a completely different perspective and take in many of the city’s famous landmarks at once. We appreciate you choosing Attractions4us and hope you enjoyed the rest of your time exploring D.C.! — Attractions4us Team
Amazing 360 degree views from inside the monument, all the way at the top! Last minute, same day booking will cost you $25 per ticket. Each tour/session is 30 minutes and they run from morning through afternoon. A must see!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the amazing 360-degree views from the top of the Washington Monument. It truly is a must-see when visiting D.C.! Just to clarify for future guests, the purchase is for our Washington, D.C. Self-Guided Tour experience, and the timed Washington Monument admission tickets are provided complimentary with the experience. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad we could help make your last-minute visit possible! — Attractions4us Team
A few times were available for same day booking, with a price... The sessions are quick in 30 min intervals, small groups. Fast elevator to the top, with amazing views, 360 degrees, from inside the monument.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you were able to secure a same-day time and enjoy the incredible 360-degree views from the top of the Washington Monument. Just to clarify, your purchase includes our Washington, D.C. Self-Guided Tour, with the timed Washington Monument admission tickets provided complimentary as part of the experience. We hope you enjoyed exploring D.C. and appreciate you choosing Attractions4us! — Attractions4us Team
Fast, easy, didn’t have to waste time trying to get tickets. Would highly recommend to do again.
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you found the experience fast, easy, and convenient. Our experience includes our Washington, D.C. Self-Guided Tour, with timed Washington Monument tickets provided complimentary, making it easy to enjoy this iconic landmark without the hassle of trying to secure tickets separately. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again! — Attractions4us Team
Wasn’t able to book them through the government site. This was the next best thing.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad we could help you experience the Washington Monument when reservations were no longer available through the government site. Just to clarify, your purchase is for our Washington, D.C. Self-Guided Tour, and the timed Washington Monument tickets are provided complimentary as part of the experience. We hope you enjoyed the incredible views from the top, and thank you for choosing Attractions4us! — Attractions4us Team
Total scam!! Didn’t receive anything, then when you call the number to New York they pick up in silence on a cell phone that stays that way until they disconnect you. Called about 30 times and nothing as we sat out in front of the monument. Even the park ranger told us that Viator was a scam. Viator is more like Violator. Don’t was your time because you’ll end up doing a charge back to get your money back thus wasting more time. TOTAL SCAM.
We’re sorry you were frustrated, but we need to clarify the facts regarding this reservation. The Washington Monument tickets for this booking were provided to the guest in three separate ways: they were emailed, sent by text message via a ticket link, and uploaded directly into the Viator system. In addition, the Viator voucher clearly states in red lettering that the Viator voucher is NOT the Washington Monument admission ticket and directs the guest to access the separately provided tickets. Our records therefore show that the tickets were issued and made available before the scheduled visit. We also strongly disagree with characterizing this as a “scam.” Attractions4us is an established tour and attraction provider, and this reservation included valid Washington Monument tickets that were delivered through multiple channels. We understand that missing or overlooking the separate admission ticket can be frustrating, especially while standing outside the monument. However, saying that nothing was received does not reflect our delivery records. We would be happy to provide Viator with the email, text-message, ticket-link, and system delivery records associated with this reservation so they can independently verify that the tickets were provided.
Absolutely terrible! Never even got the tickets! Called the number about 30 times. You get a number to a NY number, it picks up in silence then disconnects. Total scam. Sat out in front of the monument for 30 mins and even the ranger said it was a scam from Viator aka Violator. Don’t waste your money on this! You end up having to do a charge back on your credit card. Scam!!
We take accusations of fraud seriously, so we want to clarify what occurred with this reservation. Our records show that the Washington Monument admission tickets were successfully provided to this guest through multiple channels: the tickets were emailed, a ticket link was sent by text message, and the tickets were also uploaded into the Viator system. The Viator voucher also states clearly in red lettering that the voucher itself is NOT the admission ticket and that the separately provided ticket must be used for entry. We understand how frustrating it can be to have difficulty locating a ticket while at the attraction, and we regret that the guest was unable to reach a representative by phone at that time. However, stating that the tickets were never provided and calling the transaction a “scam” is not consistent with our documented delivery records. We maintain records showing when and how the tickets were delivered and are happy to provide those records to Tripadvisor/Viator for verification. We encourage guests to carefully review their voucher, email and text messages before arrival, as Washington Monument admission requires the separately issued ticket and QR code—not the Viator booking voucher.
