The monuments tours that Trip Hacks DC offer covers all the major monuments the National Mall. It takes about three total hours. If you're self guiding your own monuments tour, plan to spend between three and five hours.
People Also Ask
Best time to visit: EveningBecause the layout calls for exploration, it's most rewarding at night, when the statues cast shadows, the water shimmers, and it's peaceful enough to linger and contemplate.
Entrance Fees:All of the Sites within National Mall and Memorial Parks are FREE. The only exception is if you wish to reserve tickets ahead of time for the Washington Monument.
It's safe all the time. A criminal would have to be really stupid to try something on the Mall, what with all the police patrolling around. With sunset at 8:30 pm, you are going to find lots of people walking around the monuments for the next couple of hours after that.
Operating Hours & SeasonsThe public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers are on duty at the sites to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in November - February.