Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Lafayette Square & Foggy Bottom
[Tours are generally offered March through October. Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up.]
DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck.
People want to be close to power. And from the time D.C. was founded, that meant being close to the White House.
You'll check out Lafayette Square and the neighborhood of Foggy Bottom. You'll explore the homes and buildings where presidents lived, worked, partied, plotted and worshipped -- before, during and after their time in office. You'll see some of DC's oldest buildings and enjoy one of the most famous public spaces in the world.
And don't forget the stories. Our guide will tell you about the building of the city -- and the British attempt in 1814 to unbuild it. There's a Real Housewives scandals, a Pennsylvania Avenue shootout, slaves fighting for freedom and lots more.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Lafayette Square, 16th St & Pennsylvania Ave Northwest, Washington DC, DC 20006
The "President's Park" was the hub of political and social life in the early years of DC. Get great views of the White House and check out the presidential history for the neighborhood.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Octagon Museum, 1799 New York Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20006-5207
We'll see the exterior of one of DC's oldest buildings -- which was also a makeshift White House!
Duration: 15 minutes
Inclusions
- Walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Our tours are entirely outdoors and limited to 8 people.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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