Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour
Overview
Step into the past and see Washington, D.C. in a whole new way. Meet your guide near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey through the vibrant and layered history of the city’s first Asian community.
This story-filled walking tour uncovers big dreams, bold activism, and dramatic moments that helped shape the Nation’s Capital:
Discover the failed lottery that hoped to launch Washington, D.C. as a seat of power
Learn how Hecht’s Department Store became a center for civic advocacy and change
Explore Clara Barton’s tireless efforts to locate missing Civil War soldiers and bring answers to grieving families
Meet the woman sentenced to death for her role in the Lincoln Assassination
Step into the tense evening when Abraham Lincoln was shot, just blocks away
This tour blends hidden history with dramatic storytelling, revealing how culture, commerce, and courage shaped the streets you walk today.
What's Included
- A licensed, knowledgeable and fun personal tour guide!
- Meals Food not included.
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
630 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
511 10th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Chinatown
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Penn Quarter
1 hour 30 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5617996P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- A licensed, knowledgeable and fun personal tour guide!.
- Meals. Food not included.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Echoes of Early Washington DC, Penn Quarter and Chinatown Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- A licensed, knowledgeable and fun personal tour guide!
- MealsFood not included.
- Private transportation
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
