Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
- Duration1 hour
- Max Travelers30 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryHistorical Tours, Private and Luxury
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
What's Not included
Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You will finish at The White House. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.