Washington Trip Overview
DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck.
People want to be close to power. And from the time D.C. was founded, that meant being close to the White House.
You’ll check out Lafayette Square and the neighborhood of Foggy Bottom. You’ll explore the homes and buildings where presidents lived, worked, partied, plotted and worshipped — before, during and after their time in office. You’ll see some of DC’s oldest buildings and enjoy one of the most famous public spaces in the world.
And don’t forget the stories. Our guide will tell you about the building of the city — and the British attempt in 1814 to unbuild it. There’s a Real Housewives scandals, a Pennsylvania Avenue shootout, slaves fighting for freedom and lots more.
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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck.
People want to be close to power. And from the time D.C. was founded, that meant being close to the White House.
You’ll check out Lafayette Square and the neighborhood of Foggy Bottom. You’ll explore the homes and buildings where presidents lived, worked, partied, plotted and worshipped — before, during and after their time in office. You’ll see some of DC’s oldest buildings and enjoy one of the most famous public spaces in the world.
And don’t forget the stories. Our guide will tell you about the building of the city — and the British attempt in 1814 to unbuild it. There’s a Real Housewives scandals, a Pennsylvania Avenue shootout, slaves fighting for freedom and lots more.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lafayette Square, 16th St & Pennsylvania Ave Northwest, Washington DC, DC 20006
The “President’s Park” was the hub of political and social life in the early years of DC. Get great views of the White House and check out the presidential history for the neighborhood.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Octagon Museum, 1799 New York Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20006-5207
We’ll see the exterior of one of DC’s oldest buildings — which was also a makeshift White House!
Duration: 15 minutes
