Attractions & guided tours

Private Tour of Pennsylvania Avenue's Politics and History

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$279.16

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Guided Tour

Private Tour

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Do this because

Learn about the 4 presidential assassinations from Abe Lincoln to JFK, and the many attempted assassinations
Enjoy stories of how during the Prohibition era, DC was likely, and hypocritically, the least dry place in the United States
Hear tales of corruption, secrets and lies
Discover information about the wild parties thrown, including Andrew Jackson's inauguration party

What to expect

Explore the political heart of Washington D.C with an expert private guide. Hear the stories of corruption and scandal at the very heart of political power in the USA. From stories of presidential scandals to the Secret Service, your experienced guide will weave together intrigue, conspiracy theories, and everything you never knew about how decisions are made in America.

On your tour down memory lane of scandals past, discover the secrets, lies and backstories behind DC’s congressmen, journalists, military men and politicos throughout history.

Get all the details of the stories of the occupants of the White House - both those from the recent past, including Nixon, Kennedy, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Obama and Trump - and its nineteenth-century occupants. You will trawl the haunts associated with some of Washington’s greatest rumors, indiscretions and media storms, security details, news-hounds, senators, lawmakers, cable news stars and White House officials.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Private tour
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

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

Meeting point:

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Ford's Theatre at 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States.

What to remember

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes, and appropriate clothing according to season
Any medication you may require during the tour

Provider

Travel Curious Limited

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.

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