Washington Monument Tickets: The 13 Best Ways Up

1.Washington Monument Direct Entry with Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 479 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

You receive a digital timed ticket and guidebook for a one-hour visit to the Washington Monument. Meet a ranger at 2 15th St NW, pass security, ride the elevator to the observation level, and use the guidebook to identify the Capitol, White House, and memorials below.

“We had a great visit to the Washington Monument. It was easy and well-organized—just arrived 20 minutes before our time slot, and the Rangers handled everything smoothly. Spent about 30 minutes on the observation deck, which was plenty of time to enjoy the stunning views of DC and beyond. Excellent value for money.”

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2.No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Receive official Washington Monument tickets in your name before your visit, then meet at 15th Street NW for a self-guided ascent to the observation level. You will ride the elevator about 550 feet, view Washington from every direction, and use a digital guidebook to add context. Expect a short security wait.

“Viator was great. But you are at the mercy of the park Rangers. They don’t always open on time or at all. We had to wait in line because they showed up 90 minutes late and almost missed our White House tour at 12”

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3.Celebrate 250th: Washington Monument Ticket & National Mall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Start at the Lincoln Memorial at 10 a.m. and walk the National Mall with a licensed guide such as Vicky, Becca, Brooke, or Trevor. Visit five major memorials, see the White House, then enter the Washington Monument for self-guided views. Expect about three hours and plenty of walking.

“Personable and knowledgeable guide! We appreciated Vicky’s guidance and patience with us on a very hot day. Adjusted the plan based on the weather but still provided a good experience”

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4.Guided National Mall Tour & Washington Monument Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · from $44

Follow an English-speaking guide from the Albert Einstein Memorial past Vietnam, Lincoln, Korean War, Martin Luther King Jr., and World War II memorials. Your small group, capped at 10, finishes with included entry to the Washington Monument and its city views.

“Our tour guide Amanda was amazing. The whole family enjoyed the tour.”

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5.National Mall Tour w/ Washington Monument Semi-Private 12ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Start at the Albert Einstein Memorial for a guided walk past Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials. Your guide, such as Annemarie, Brenda, Lisa, or Tony, provides the historical context, then you enter the Washington Monument independently with your included ticket.

“Good tour to hit the highlights of the museum. They are pre-set, so if there are galleries that are important to you which aren't covered, plan to stay following the tour to explore on your own. The museum itself is phenomenal, and it helped to have a guide to provide context to what we were seeing.”

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6.Monuments of DC Tour with Washington Monument or Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

See Washington’s essential sights by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot, with guides such as Tyrone, James, Vernon, and Sally sharing stories along the way. The tour includes major photo stops and a self-guided Washington Monument ticket, though ticket timing and communication require careful checking.

“Excellent tour, it was EXACTLY as described. Included all the top 10 DC sites and a timed ticket to the Washington Monument which is hard to get. Would definitely recommend. Plus, James, the tour guide was the GOAT, greatest of all time. He knows every date, every monument, every person. Unbelievable.”

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7.DC Mall w/ Washington Monument Ticket Exclusive Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Start at the Albert Einstein Memorial and walk the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials. Your guide fills in the stories, then you enter the Washington Monument independently with a guaranteed ticket. Private and semi-private options are available.

“Brenda gave us a super great morning in Washington. She was so friendly and had an incredible amount of knowledge, which she conveyed very clearly. We were very lucky that the three of us were alone with Brenda. We can recommend her 1000 percent and would like to thank her once again for the great tour. In the end we were able to climb the Washington Monument without any problems. Everything worked out wonderfully.”

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8.Washington Monument Entry & DC Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $119

Meet at US Navy Memorial Plaza for a four-hour English-language bus tour with guide narration, bottled water, and reserved Washington Monument entry. See the Capitol and White House from outside, stop at major memorials, and ride to the 500-foot observation deck. Guides include Derrick, Tony, and Lori.

“The tour was great. Derrick was knowledgeable about all of the sights. Tony our driver was a true gentleman! I wish the explanation of the tour would have noted the loss of the FDR mo mentioned by choosing the Washington Monument. We would have planned differently. But this wasn't the tour guide or driver's fault.”

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9.National Mall & Cherry Blossoms with Washington Monument Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Visit the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Tidal Basin, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial on a three to four-hour guided tour. The route mixes short walks with an air-conditioned bus and may include reserved self-guided entry to the Washington Monument. Guides such as James, Sally, and Tyrone have led recent tours.

“We booked this tour, the main reason being because we wanted to enjoy a trip to the top of the Washington Monument. However, nearing the end of the tour, which was the stated "admission highlight", the tour guide couldn't take us to the monument, for reasons which he didn't make clear, and offered a boat ride as compensation. In my view, this should have been announced at the beginning of the trip, with a money back offer.”

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10.National Mall Tour with Reserved Entry to Washington Monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $44

Start at the Albert Einstein Memorial at 8:30 a.m. and walk through the Vietnam, Lincoln, Korean, King, World War II, and other memorials with an English-speaking guide. The three-hour tour ends with reserved entry to the Washington Monument, though closures can affect access.

“Amanda was great! Informative, kind and considerate (with a wheelchair customer). Loved her style! Highly recommend!!”

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11.Cherry Blossom & Monuments Tour with Washington Monument, Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start near Pennsylvania Avenue at 10:00 am for a guided tour of Washington DC’s major monuments, from the White House and Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and Tidal Basin. Add self-guided entry to the Washington Monument, Air and Space Museum, or African American History Museum at checkout.

“Our guide, Tyrone, was excellent and very informative and helpful. The monuments were beautiful and we were happy with what we saw. One problem: Viator told us that we would be touring into the Washington monument, the African American museum. and the Air and Space Museum. We did not tour any of these.”

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12.National Mall Night Tour with Washington Monument & 2 Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

This 3-hour evening tour covers the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, MLK Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and more by bus and on foot. Guides such as James and Sally explain the sights while drivers Chris and Kris handle the city streets. Tickets for the Washington Monument and two museums are assigned for the next available day.

“Tour guide was Sally and driver was the best in Washington D.C., Chris. My wife and I had a great time and Sally is highly knowledgeable about the history of D.C. and the monuments at each tour stop. We saw the Night Tour with the holiday lights and Sally and Chris made the evening a wonderful experience. Thank you!”

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13.Private Tour with US Capitol Or Archives Or Washington Monument

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

You get a private 3-hour DC tour for up to five people, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a route shaped around your interests. Your guide can lead a classic circuit of the White House, National Mall, memorials, and Capitol area, or help arrange add-on tickets for the National Archives, Washington Monument, or NMAAHC.

“We had a great time. Sally and our driver were excellent leaders. Sally worked with us to ask what we wanted to see and do and she adjusted her comments at the monuments for the different ages of our group. Always good about pointing out good bathroom breaks which was helpful for a group with ages ranging from 52 down to 7.”

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