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Washington DC: Washington Monument Ticket and Guidebook

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About the activity

Enjoy a timed entry ticket to the Washington Monument. Skip the ticketing line and take the elevator to the top for panoramic views of the city. A guidebook explains the sights and monument history.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Skip the line
    • Timed entry to the Washington Monument
    • Elevator ride to the top
    • Digital guidebook
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Ascend to the top of the Washington Monument for panoramic views
  • Enjoy a timed entry ticket for a hassle-free visit to the monument
  • Use a digital guidebook to learn about the monument, park and city
  • See DC's sights: where you have been and where you are going next
  • Skip long lines and wait times trying to get tickets

Description

Bypass the hours-long ticketing window lines, and go straight to the Washington Monument. Show your Recreation.gov ticket to a ranger, pass through a security check, and then ride the elevator to the top.

From the 500-foot high observation level, see incredible views of Washington DC in all directions. Find landmarks like the Lincoln and Martin Luther King Memorials, the U.S. Capitol building, and the White House. Gain perspective on the design and development of the capital city.

Use your guidebook, created by a retired ranger who managed the park for 15 years, to identify the sights, and learn about the history of the Monument and the National Mall.

See the commemorative stones embedded in the interior walls of the monument on your elevator ride back down to ground level.

Good to know before you go
  • Security check required before entry
  • Present Recreation.gov ticket to a ranger upon arrival. This service is independently operated and not affiliated with the National Park Service
  • When you arrive show your Recreation.gov ticket(s) to a ranger. You may need to wait a short time before the security checkpoint and monument entry
  • The entry tickets are free from the National Park Service, with a $1 service charge included in your reservation
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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    0-99 years
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