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
Plan your experience
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
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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.
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