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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Hi I'm Diana and I want to welcome you to Washington, DC! I moved to Old Town Alexandria (once part of Washington, DC. - I can tell you all about it) in 1985. Since 1992 I've lived on land that was once part of George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, located just 15 scenic miles down the Potomac River from DC. I was a tour guide in college and worked in hospitality before deciding to become a social worker. After a 30 year career, I retired in 2018 and couldn't think of anything I'd rather do than meet people from around the country and the world and share with them what makes Washington, DC such a unique, beautiful, and interesting city. I've been to 48 states and 25 countries, but DC is my favorite city - probably because I know so much about it and have so many personal experiences in and around the city, including attending receptions at the White House, witnessing a presidential inauguration, participating in marches, and having my father honored by being buried at Arlington National Cemetery. I look forward to getting to know you and enjoying our time together while sharing with you my knowledge, insights, and stories!
Join me as we experience the grandeur of the National Memorials and learn the history behind them and symbolism incorporated into each unique design. Each tells us about a time in our past and is a way to honor those who fought to create and defend the United States of America. Included sites: Washington Monument (outside only) World War II Memorial Constitution Gardens Vietnam Memorial Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool Korean War Memorial Martin Luther King Memorial Jefferson Memorial (from a distance)
In the back of the stone Lockkeeper's House located on the SW corner of 17th St. NW and Constitution Ave. I'll be carrying a yellow umbrella.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
