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DC – Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour.

The White HouseThe Willard HotelFord TheaterNational ArchivesRenwick Gallery

About this experience

Washington DC is the heartbeat of our nation, home to our capitol, our legislature, and a lot of really intriguing history. (They have the Smithsonian, after all.)

If politics seem dry to you, we aim to change that—from the cloak and dagger intrigue of the Pinkerton Detective Agency to the infamous tragedy of the Lincoln assassination, we’ll examine the events and locations that changed our nation.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 14 min
  • Private experience

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DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour.

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 14 min
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 14 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Discover Washington DC’s Historical District. Downloadable to smartphones and ready when you are

Not included

  • NO admissions or fees to museums or locations are included.

Itinerary and highlights

The capitol of the US

Meeting and pickup information

  • The Corcoran Gallery
  • The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
  • The Blair House
  • The Resnick Gallery Museum
  • The White House
  • The Henry Rathbone Residence
  • Daniel Sickles Residence
  • Decatur House
  • Hays Adams House
  • Saint John’s Church and Ashburnton House
  • The Cutts Madison House
  • The Cosmos Club
  • The Benjamin Tayloe House
  • US COurt of Claims and William Seward House
  • Lafayette Park
  • The Department of the Treasury and The Treasury Annex
  • The Willard Hotel
  • The Warner Theater
  • The Peterson House
  • Ford’s Theater
  • Escape Alley
  • Clara Barton Missing Solders Office
  • Fireman’s Insurance Building
  • The National Archives Building

Languages and tickets

  • English — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Welcome Walks USA

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Free Download Welcome Walks USA App

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 14 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–4; Youth tickets: age 5–6; Adult tickets: age 13+; Senior tickets: age 55+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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