White House and Pennsylvania Avenue Architecture Tour

Name: White House and Pennsylvania Avenue Architecture Tour
Brand: DC Design Tours
SKU: 23984351-a293-4565-80d7-6420385812ec

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Summary

This tour meets in front of the White House in Lafayette Square at the General Rochambeau Statue, 701 Jackson Pl NW. Meet for your tour in front of the White House in Lafayette Square at the General Rochambeau Statue. Your guide begins by telling you about the history of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. After exploring the White House neighborhood, continue on down Pennsylvania Avenue to toward the Capitol Building. Main sites you’ll discuss or see along this tour include the Wilson Building, Old Post Tower, J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, U.S. Navy Memorial, Federal Trade Commission, National Gallery of Art, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, and more. Your entire tour takes around two hours and covers about one mile. Your tour will end outside the Newseum,

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Pennsylvania Avenue has been host to inaugurations, protests and celebrations throughout our Nation's history. But the development of this grand boulevard, connecting the Capitol to the White House, is fraught with conflict and intrigue. Visit the White House grounds, walk Pennsylvania Ave, and learn how downtown Washington went from Murder Bay to America’s Main Street.

What’s included?

Local guide
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - White House
Entry/Admission - Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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DC Design Tours

About operator:

BOOK DIRECT on our website for the best prices. DC Design Tours offers historic walking and driving tours of Washington DC focused on architecture, urban planning, and design. Our tours explore Washington's most prominent architectural marvels and best kept secrets, while hearing about the conflicts, controversies, and personalities involved in the development of our Capital City. From Neo-Classical to Brutalist, learn the history behind the brick and mortar with DC Design Tours!