Secrets and Symbols Tour
Are you ready to follow a tour symbologist and hunt for clues to the ancient mysteries of life -- on location -- from the
Washington Monument through the National Mall to the Jefferson Memorial and
and other iconic structures of American democracy?
Then join DC by Foot for your very own Lost Symbol inspired* tour and uncover the secrets and symbols embedded in the city's street layout and historic architecture. Find out whether our forefathers really planned a city based on a zodiacal map, ancient Egyptian symbols and mystical numeric codes.
You will never see Washington, DC in the same LIGHT again! WARNING! Be prepared to take a solemn vow to have fun! This tour is best suited for adults and kids over 16 years old.
Sights we cover:
- Washington Monument
- Capitol Building**
- White House**
- Lincoln Memorial
- FDR Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- National Mall
- Smithsonian Institute**
- Library of Congress**
* Please note before purchase. The Secrets and Symbols tour is not based on Dan Brown's Lost Symbol. We will not visit all the sights mentioned in his book. For these sights, please book a private tour. The public tour is a twist on our standard tour of the treasures of the National Mall. You will explore the monuments and their symbolism with the theme of secret societies, such as the Freemasons.
** sights are covered from a distance
Free Walking Tours
For Fee Tours
Information
Where: Outside the Smithsonian Metro Station. Mall Exit, 12th St at Jefferson Drive SW.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Total walking distance 1.5 miles.
When: Available year round only for private tour bookings.
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