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Secrets on Embassy Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Washington DC

About this experience

Are you looking for a way to see Embassy Row without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Discover the lifestyles of the rich and famous as you make your way down Massachusetts Avenue and back, taking in the mansions and embassies that line both sides of the street

Hear from producer, Rick Snider, native Washingtonian and third-generation tour guide

Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr–1 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Secrets on Embassy Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Washington DC

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr–1 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 1 hr–1 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

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Itinerary and highlights

Experience DuPont Circle, the heart of Embassy Row

Pass by the house of former diplomat Larz Anderson

See Washington's version of Rome's Spanish Steps

Pass by the former home of Woodrow Wilson

Meeting and pickup information

  • Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • VoiceMap Audio Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 1 hr–1 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 6+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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