About this experience
Stone and Scandal takes you beyond the polished façades of DC's downtown buildings and into the power, secrets, and scandals that shaped Washington, DC. From historic hotels and grand buildings to the hidden moments that unfolded inside them, you’ll uncover a side of the city most tours don’t touch.
Dive into the power plays, quiet deals, and headline-making moments that unfolded behind DC’s most iconic buildings. You’ll walk past iconic places, but more importantly, you’ll understand what really happened there. If you’re curious about what really happened inside these walls, this is the tour for you.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Washington DC Airport to Downtown Transportation Guide
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What is included
- Walking tour
- Hidden stories, scandals, and lesser-known history
- Professeional tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities for your guide
Itinerary and highlights
Hear the untold stories of the hotel hosting an almost assisinated president, a poet who writes a war time song and a famous orator who wrote a speech that change the world.
Learn about a Rock N Roll star and his "alleged affair" and meeting with a U.S. President.
Learn about intentional arson, major financial crises, and security breaches that took place here
Travel back in time and visit where a department store with a dark past revolutionized the retail industry
Visit a place of worship design by the designer of the White House and learn about a parton who was involve in the biggest scandal of the 19th century.
Discover the institution that helped grow DC’s middle class—until its story took a tragic turn.
Once DC’s General Post Office, now a luxury hotel, this landmark carries a past as layered as its design.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your guide in front of the Willard InterContinental Washington, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Untold DC Tours & Tales
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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