Washington DC Neighborhoods Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAudio Guides, City Tours
Overview
World class app-led tour, completely controlled by you!
See the best sights in Capitol Hill, at your leisure! Narrated by Certified Master Guide Tony Spadafora. Tony takes you off the beaten path to discover gems hidden among the sites throughout Washington. DC neighborhoods. As a teacher, scout leader, and businessman, he has been making DC Memorable since 1983!
Starting at Union Station, we will explore Washington DC’s most authentic neighborhood. The neighborhood once housed everyone from Lincoln to confederate spies in the Old Capitol Prison. We will see the bar the Senate spared and the only State Embassy in Washington. View the largest collection of Shakespeare’s folios in the world. We will see the Supreme Court and the East Front of the Capitol as we approach the world’s largest library; it features everything from carved Italian marble to the latest high-tech – the electric light!
What's included
Free navigation on your Smartphone
App Guide
Itinerary
Washington Union Station is one of the countryu2019s first great union railroad terminals. Designed by renowned architect, Daniel Burnham, the station opened on October 27, 1907 and was completed in April 1908.nnYour guide will give you a deep dive on the history behind this station, and how it contributed to DC the rest of America's history
The administrative headquarters of the federal judiciary. nnYour guide will talk about who Thurgood Marshall was and his contribution to Capitol Hill and America's history!
Come discover the former President Obama's DC neighborhood. nnYour guide will point out where he lived along with lots of cool stories about his time there!
Welcome to the former home of the famous Frederick Douglas! nnHere your guide will show you the history behind Fredrick Douglass, his connection with President US Grant, and so much more!
The world's largest Shakespeare Library!nnHere your guide will show you the rich history this library has in capitol hill along with some cool Shakespeare history and facts!
Welcome to the only state embassy in DC, the Florida House (embassy) nnYour guide will show you why this place exists, and how it functions today. Some extra benefits if you are coming from Florida!
The Belmont Paul Womenu2019s Equality Monument, maintained by the National Park Service. It was the headquarters of the National Womenu2019s Party, and commemorates the Suffragistsu2019 struggle for womenu2019s right to vote. nnYour guide will show you the rich history behind this place, and its role in history around women's rights and suffrage
Welcome to the world famous Supreme Court! nnYour guide will show the history behind this court, how it functions today, and its role in Capitol Hill
Come witness the United States Capitol and see its amazing architecture. nnYour guide explain the history behind the building, and some of the famous speeches held here
Welcome to the Library of Congress, the world's largest library!nnYour guide will show you the history behind this library, and some of the amazing treasures you can find inside!
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.