Washington D.C. Self-Guided Walking Tours with Audio, USA

Welcome to Washinton D.C. – the center of U.S. Government, built to be symbolic of all the things that define America to the world. If you are visiting for the first time, our Introduction Walk will take you to some of the most essential sights. Check out the helpful tour around the most prominent Monuments and Memorials or stroll the pedestrian-friendly streets of Georgetown – the vibrant university neighborhood that plays host to an array of youth-oriented restaurants, shops, and cultural events.

In all, we have prepared 6 self-guided walks for you to explore the U.S. capital, which cover everything from charming streets and neighborhoods to word-class museums and iconic landmarks. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Create Your Own Walking Tour

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Choose from 116 sights
Washington D.C. Introduction Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Washington D.C. Introduction Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - City Introduction
2 Hour(s)
5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
131 Likes
DC Monuments and Memorials Walking Tour

Audio Guide: DC Monuments and Memorials Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
267 Likes
Arlington National Cemetery Tour

Audio Guide: Arlington National Cemetery Tour

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Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
32 Likes
Georgetown Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Georgetown Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
70 Likes
Georgetown University Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Georgetown University Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Federal Buildings Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Federal Buildings Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
4.9 Km or 3 Miles
61 Likes
Washington DC: 16 Ideas for Traveler's Shopping

Insider Tips: Washington DC: 16 Ideas for Traveler's Shopping

Shopping
7 Sights
2 Likes
6 Chocolate Destinations in Washington D.C.

Insider Tips: 6 Chocolate Destinations in Washington D.C.

Food and Drink
5 Sights
Plan a Staycation in DC

Insider Tips: Plan a Staycation in DC

Sightseeing - City Introduction
9 Sights
A Long Weekend in Washington D.C.

Insider Tips: A Long Weekend in Washington D.C.

Sightseeing - City Introduction
24 Sights
Exploring Washington D.C.

Insider Tips: Exploring Washington D.C.

27 Sights
Trip to Washington, D.C.

Insider Tips: Trip to Washington, D.C.

9 Sights
Smithsonian Museums: 2-Day Itinerary

Insider Tips: Smithsonian Museums: 2-Day Itinerary

19 Sights
DC Neighborhoods: Be a Flaneur

Insider Tips: DC Neighborhoods: Be a Flaneur

27 Sights
Washington DC - What a Capital City!

Insider Tips: Washington DC - What a Capital City!

15 Sights
31 Best Things to Do in Washington DC

Insider Tips: 31 Best Things to Do in Washington DC

28 Sights
A Solo Sejourn in Washington, DC

Insider Tips: A Solo Sejourn in Washington, DC

15 Sights
A Washington DC Walkabout

Insider Tips: A Washington DC Walkabout

18 Sights

Mayoral Race Leaderboard

With the GPSmyCity app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights, as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.

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* suntan_toes ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 32.76% of city sights)
* bronzino ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 19.83% of city sights)

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