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House of Cards: Political Puzzle Quest in Washington DC

9 Reviews 4.11 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by Cool Washington DC and TripAdvisor | Washington DC, USA

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60 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Washington DC by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a famous historian from Yale, tracing the 200-year-old paths of the enslaved Philip Reid.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
• Explore Columbus Circle, National Japanese American Memorial, Russell Senate Office Building and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Learn about the fascinating history of ​​the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What's Included

  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)
  • A tour guide.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Washington
DC 20004, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20500, USA

You will finish at The White House.

What To Expect

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

You will start your exploration here and you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Gallery of Art - East Building

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Gallery of Art. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Archives Museum

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Archives Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Department of Justice

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at US Department of Justice. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

US Navy Memorial Plaza

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at US Navy Memorial Plaza. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Portrait Gallery

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Portrait Gallery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ford's Theatre

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Ford's Theatre. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Press Building

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Press Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Washington

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Hotel Washington. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White House

You will finish at The White House. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the House of Cards: Political Puzzle Quest in Washington DC?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107194P297

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Average 4.11 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Washington DC and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)
  • A tour guide.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (EST).

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  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
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  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

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  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
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