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Explore the architectural splendor of Dupont Circle and Embassy Row on a two-hour walking tour past grand mansions, historic embassies, and hidden design gems. Discover how Washington’s elite used design to showcase power, prestige, and personal stories.

Explore the architectural heart of Capitol Hill, where grand designs, political ambition, and urban planning shaped the core of American power. This guided walking tour uncovers the stories, symbolism, and vision behind the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress.

Discover the highlights and hidden corners of Washington’s most exclusive neighborhood—where palatial homes, grand churches, elegant cemeteries, and a world-class university tell stories of status and style. Trace Georgetown’s dramatic transformation from gritty port town to one of the most picturesque and prestigious enclaves in the capital.

Duration: 2 Hours, 1 Mile

From the trading grounds of the Nacotchtank, to a Whites-only suburb called “Uniontown,” to a mostly Black community, Anacostia has seen dramatic change and stark contrast. Its architecture tells the story of this ever-shifting place.

Join an expert-led tour of the National Mall that uncovers both celebrated monuments and hidden architectural treasures. This engaging tour brings to life the history, symbolism, and design that define the heart of the nation’s capital.

Discover how architecture, ambition, and activism come together to shape Washington’s U Street corridor. This walking tour explores the built legacy of “Black Broadway,” from Civil War rowhouses to the bold vision of a thriving Black cultural capital.

Duration: 3 Hours, 4 Miles

Established in 1890, Rock Creek Park was the third National Park in the country, and the first in a major city. More than 2,000 acres was set aside as a refuge for wildlife and an escape for locals, winding its way through Northwest Washington DC. Beyond natural beauty, Rock Creek contains historic structures, memorials, ruins, and other remnants of the past.

Explore the charming and architecturally rich Cleveland Park neighborhood and the stunning grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. Discover the area’s transformation from rural farmland to a prestigious streetcar suburb, showcasing eclectic homes, historic gardens, and the Gothic National Cathedral looming over the neighborhood’s leafy streets.

Duration: 2 Hours, 1 Mile

Learn how the Smithsonian Institution has shaped the fabric of the National Mall since 1847. Hear about the style, design, controversy, construction, and fascinating backstory behind the grand buildings, secret gardens, and both beloved and reviled designs along the National Mall.

Duration: 2 Hours, 2 Miles

Washington DC’s Southwest Waterfront is a study in contrasts– the neighborhood retains some of the most historic architecture in the Federal Capital and touts the single largest private development project in the city.

Duration: 2.5 Hours, 2.5 miles

Visit the Kennedy Graves, go inside Arlington Mansion, witness a Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and learn stories and secrets within this hallowed ground. This tour is offered publicly on Memorial and Veterans Day. Please reserve a private tour outside of those times.

Duration: 2 Hours, 1 Mile

Explore the President’s front yard and walk the inaugural route! Pennsylvania Avenue has hosted inaugurations, protests, and parades for 200 years. But the White House neighborhood is forever fraught with conflict and intrigue. Learn how downtown DC went from Murder Bay to America’s Main Street.

Duration: 50 minutes

Get a whole new perspective on the design of the District with a live narrated cruise along the Potomac River.