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DC - Historical: Downloadable audiovisual tour.
2h 14m
Commentary: Audio · en
Washington DC, USA
About this activity
Our Washington DC Historical tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace.
Highlights
- The National Archives Building
- Fireman's Insurance
- Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office
- The Escape Alley
- Ford's Theater
- The Warner Theater
- The Willard Hotel
- The Department of the Treasury and the Treasury Annex
- Lafayette Park
- US Court of Claims and William Seward House
- Benjamin Tayloe House
- The Cosmos Club
- Cutts Madison House
- Saint John's Church
- The Decatur House
- Daniel Sickles Residence
- The Henry Rathbone Residence
- The White House
- The Renwick Gallery Museum
- The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
- The Corcoran Building
- The Ellipse
Full description
Washington DC is the heartbeat of our nation, home to our capital, 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. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on your own time schedule at your own pace. Listen on your smartphone, Welcome Walks tours are distinguished by historical discoveries, art and architecture, popular culture and local food information. Each walking tour showcases local history and provides fresh air and a fun way to exercise.
Included / Excluded
- Discover Historical Washington DC. Downloadable to smartphones and ready when you are.
- Detailed audio of each stop
- Pictures of each stop
- On-site tour guide
Meeting point
Start Location
717 Madison Pl NW, Madison Pl NW, Washington
Important information
Know before you book
- You must download the Welcome Walks App to take the tour
- Tour can be taken at your own pace
- Tour does not expire, you can start and stop and take as many times as you like
Know before you go
- Check weather for latest conditions
- Unexpected roadwork may impact tour
- Tour can be taken independently or with a group
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible