Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
Overview
You are Duncan Shepherd, son of Frank Underwood. Released from jail by an unknown ally, follow cryptic text messages through 11 iconic DC landmarks to uncover who freed you and why. This puzzle walk turns the National Mall into a political thriller.
Begin at the US Capitol and trace a path past the National Gallery, the National Archives, and the Department of Justice. Decode clues at Ford's Theatre where Lincoln was shot, visit DC's oldest church, and end face-to-face with the White House.
Real political history collides with House of Cards at every stop. Hoover's secret files on presidents, a stolen Clinton document, the Civil War hospital inside the Capitol, all woven into the mystery of who killed Frank Underwood.
Whether you love House of Cards or DC history, this walk connects fictional drama to the real scandals that shaped American politics.
Play anytime at your own pace using the Questo app. Allow around 66 minutes for the full quest.
What's Included
- Real DC political scandals and secrets woven into every stop
- Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
- House of Cards storyline: play as Duncan Shepherd, Underwood's secret son
- Clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
- US Capitol, National Archives, Ford's Theatre, the White House
- Self-guided political thriller puzzle walk through 11 DC landmarks
- Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)
Meeting Location
Washington
DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20500, USA
You will finish at The White House.
What To Expect
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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Gallery of Art - East Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Archives Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Department of Justice
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
US Navy Memorial Plaza
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Portrait Gallery
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ford's Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Press Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hotel Washington
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 (6)
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Activity code: C-107194P297
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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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).
- Real DC political scandals and secrets woven into every stop.
- Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace.
- House of Cards storyline: play as Duncan Shepherd, Underwood's secret son.
- Clues and an interactive map in the Questo app.
- US Capitol, National Archives, Ford's Theatre, the White House.
- Self-guided political thriller puzzle walk through 11 DC landmarks.
- Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk 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
- Real DC political scandals and secrets woven into every stop
- Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
- House of Cards storyline: play as Duncan Shepherd, Underwood's secret son
- Clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
- US Capitol, National Archives, Ford's Theatre, the White House
- Self-guided political thriller puzzle walk through 11 DC landmarks
- Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)
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
