Latest Guides

Tours & experiences

Residences of the Presidentses: Dupont and Kalorama

About this experience

Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up.

DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck. This is a great way to see some of DC's most beautiful neighborhoods, away from the big tourist crowds on the National Mall. If you love history, trivia, politics or walking, it's a great way to enjoy the nation's capital.

Your guide is a former journalist and stand-up comedian obsessed with the presidents -- Chris White has been to almost every presidential birthplace, home and grave in the country.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Residences of the Presidentses: Dupont and Kalorama

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)

Itinerary and highlights

We'll walk to the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge's crash pad and the spot where FDR almost lost it all. You'll get the juicy details about their time in DC: power battles, romance, parties and more.

In the Kalorama neighborhood, we'll see the homes of Herbert Hoover, Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, William Howard Taft and Dwight Eisenhower. Plus we'll swing by the spot where Ronald Reagan very nearly lost it all. You'll get to hear about the amazing era when tons of power players flocked to the same small area ... and reshaped America.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Tours start just south of Dupont Circle, next to the Krispy Kreme on Connecticut Ave.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Walking Backward Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 14–18; Adult tickets: age 19+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews and photos

Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.