The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour in Washington DC
Washington DC, United States

The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour

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The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour is a 0.8-hour experience in Washington DC, United States, from $6 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
54 / 100
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Duration
0.8 hours
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$6 per person

The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial in Arlington, Virginia is one of the nation’s most intimate and architecturally meaningful memorials dedicated to the events of September 11, 2001. This self-guided audio tour offers an explora

What you get

    About this experience

    The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial in Arlington, Virginia is one of the nation’s most intimate and architecturally meaningful memorials dedicated to the events of September 11, 2001. This self-guided audio tour offers an exploration of the Pentagon Memorial, which tells its story through design rather than relying on monuments or heroic imagery. The tour helps you learn how to “read” that design so you can engage with the space more deeply, while giving you the freedom to pause, observe, and reflect at your own pace. The tour starts in the parking area in front of the Pentagon building. It places the memorial within its broader physical and historical context, drawing attention to its relationship with the Pentagon building, nearby roadways, and the everyday activity that continues around it. This tour offers a contemporary perspective on those themes through a site shaped by collaboration with victims’ families and a commitment to individualised remembrance.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
    • App for Android and iOS
    • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

    Not included

    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink
    • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

    What you'll see and do

    1. The Pentagon

      Stand before one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, a vast five-sided fortress that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. Marvel at the sheer scale of this wartime construction, completed in just sixteen months in 1943, and reflect on its enduring presence as a symbol of American military power and national resilience.

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    2. Marvel at this soaring contemporary memorial, three stainless steel spires sweeping skyward above Arlington in a design inspired by the contrails of the Air Force Thunderbirds display team. Enjoy the sweeping views across the Potomac toward Washington DC and reflect on the service and sacrifice honoured by this striking and deeply considered landmark.

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    3. Arlington National Cemetery

      Walk through the most hallowed ground in America, where over 400,000 veterans, service members, and national figures rest beneath a landscape of white marble headstones stretching across 639 acres of rolling Virginia hillside. Stroll these deeply moving grounds and feel the weight of national memory carried by every carefully tended row of markers.

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    4. Explore this profoundly moving outdoor memorial, where 184 illuminated benches are arranged according to the ages and flight paths of those lost on September 11, 2001. Walk slowly through this quietly powerful landscape and learn to read its design — the Locator Stone, the Age Wall, the Zero Line — as a language of remembrance shaped by the families of those it honours.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Washington DC

    This tour starts at the parking area of the Pentagon. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    This tour starts at the parking area of the Pentagon. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Good to know

    Duration
    0.8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 54

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)72
    Review evidence (18% weight)0
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Washington DC.

    How much does The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Washington DC usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour take?

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    Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Washington DC is not rushed.

    Is The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Washington DC, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour?

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    Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Washington DC can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Washington DC and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial: A Self Guided Audio Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Washington DC within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Washington DC?

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    Washington is the rare city where the headline attractions cost nothing and the scarce resource is access. Timed entry to the Smithsonian museums, Capitol and White House tours, and the night monument runs by bike or bus are what fill up. Our ranking rewards operators who secure the passes themselves rather than telling you to sort it out at the door. On Outty we rank every Washington DC experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience, Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour, Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Washington DC?

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    Late March to April for cherry blossom, or September to November for cool museum weather. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Washington DC?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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