DC - Historical: Downloadable audiovisual tour.

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134 minutes

Washington DC

Basic Information

Magpie ID: OWZLUS

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Easy

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: minutes before start time

Highlights

The National Archives Building
Fireman's Insurance
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office
The Escape Alley
Ford's Theater
The Warner Theater
The Willard Hotel
The Department of the Treasury and the Treasury Annex
Lafayette Park
US Court of Claims and William Seward House
Benjamin Tayloe House
The Cosmos Club
Cutts Madison House
Saint John's Church
The Decatur House
Daniel Sickles Residence
The Henry Rathbone Residence
The White House
The Renwick Gallery Museum 
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
The Corcoran Building
The Ellipse

Included

Discover Historical Washington DC. Downloadable to smartphones and ready when you are.
Detailed audio of each stop
Pictures of each stop

Excluded

On-site tour guide

Commentary

Audio: English

Summary Description

Our Washington DC Historical tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace.

Description

Washington DC is the heartbeat of our nation, home to our capital, our legislature, and a lot of really intriguing history. (They have the Smithsonian, after all.) If politics seem dry to you, we aim to change that-from the cloak and dagger intrigue of the Pinkerton Detective Agency to the infamous tragedy of the Lincoln assassination, we'll examine the events and locations that changed our nation. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on your own time schedule at your own pace. Listen on your smartphone, Welcome Walks tours are distinguished by historical discoveries, art and architecture, popular culture and local food information. Each walking tour showcases local history and provides fresh air and a fun way to exercise.

Start / End Location

Start Location: 717 Madison Pl NW, Madison Pl NW, Washington

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Start Location: 500 17th St NW, 17th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington

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Start Location: 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington

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Start Location: 513 13th St NW, 13th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 701 Madison Pl NW, Madison Pl NW, Washington

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Start Location: 16th St NW, 16th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 800 16th St NW, 16th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington

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Start Location: 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington

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Start Location: 516 10th St NW, 10th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 21 Madison Pl NW, Madison Pl NW, Washington

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Start Location: 437 7th St NW, 7th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: Madison Pl NW, Madison Pl NW, Washington

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Start Location: 712 Jackson Pl NW, Jackson Pl NW, Washington

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Start Location: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington

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Start Location: 511 10th St NW, 10th St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 427 Browning Ct, Browning Ct, Takoma Park

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Start Location: 918 F St NW, F St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 722 Jackson Pl NW, Jackson Pl NW, Washington

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Start Location: 811 Vermont Ave NW, Vermont Ave NW, Washington

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Start Location: 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington

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Start Location: 1525 H St NW, H St NW, Washington

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Start Location: 748 Jackson Pl NW, Jackson Pl NW, Washington

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End Location: Washington

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Points of interest

Department of Treasury, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Madison Place Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office, 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Ford's Theatre, 10th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Willard Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Cosmos Club, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Lafayette Park, 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

White House, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Firemen's Insurance Co, 7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

National Archives Museum, Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Warner Theatre, 13th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
WASHINGTON DC HISTORICAL
Adult	18-64 years	$14.99	Available on request
Child	3-12 years	$14.99	Available on request
Youth	13-17 years	$14.99	Available on request
Infant	0-2 years	$0.00	Available on request
Senior	65-100 years	$14.99	Available on request

Know before you book

You must download the Welcome Walks App to take the tour
Tour can be taken at your own pace
Tour does not expire, you can start and stop and take as many times as you like

Know before you go

Check weather for latest conditions
Unexpected roadwork may impact tour
Tour can be taken independently or with a group

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: None: All sales are final

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Redemption Information

To access your tour, download the Welcome Walks USA app on your smartphone or tablet. Select "Buy a Tour" and choose the "Washington DC Historical" icon. Enter code CBWH01 in the “Apply Discount Code” space provided and click “Apply Code.” Enjoy your walk!.

If you do not finish your tour and want to pick up where you left off, sign in to your Welcome Walks account - go to "My Tours" and select Washington DC Historical.