Dupont Circle and Embassy Row Architectural Walking Tour
Overview
Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and sordid scandals converge in Dupont Circle, once on the rural edge of the capital and later a playground for Washington’s wealthy. Today, its tree-lined streets showcase some of the city’s most striking architecture, from stately Neoclassical residences to eclectic Arts & Crafts homes.
On this two-hour walking tour, we’ll trace the evolution of Embassy Row and the surrounding Dupont neighborhood, uncovering the stories behind the grand façades. Meet the city’s social climbers, power brokers, and eccentric residents—from influential socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth to Evalyn Walsh McLean and her infamous Hope Diamond. Here, architecture and ambition intertwine with the story of Washington’s dramatic turn-of-the-century transformation.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Dupont Circle
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1600 21st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009, USA
What To Expect
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Dupont Circle
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Embassy Row
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Embassy of Indonesia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anderson House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Residence of the Turkish Ambassador
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sheridan Circle Northwest
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kalorama
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The President Woodrow Wilson House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spanish Steps
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Phillips Collection
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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