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Off the Beaten Path: 16th Street and Adams Morgan Neighborhood Tour

Off the Beaten Path: 16th Street and Adams Morgan Neighborhood Tour

Overview

Venture into some of Washington's most diverse residential areas in this off the beaten path tour of the Columbia Heights and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. From DC socialites to civil rights activists, Northwest Washington has been host to castles, embassies, temples, protests, and almost the Lincoln Memorial! Learn about this diverse and ever-changing off the beaten path area of the real District.

City: Washington DC

Tue 29 Apr

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Starting at $48.00

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Tue 29 Apr

Starting at $48.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be provided.

What To Expect

Meridian Hill Park

Our tour begins in Meridian Hill Park, one of Washington’s best urban oases. We’ll uncover little known memorials, wind through back paths, and discuss the visionary woman who envisioned a diplomatic paradise in the heights of Washington.

Mexican Cultural Institute

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Adams Morgan

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (9)

Shanthi K

Sep 2018

I was able to join Carolyn's tour with little advanced notice. The registration process was easy and information on where to meet the group was clear. She started us with a detailed history of the Meridien Hill Park including the impact that Mary Henderson had on developing it and planning out many additional projects, including embassies and mansions. Carolyn covered the architectural details on the building facades and how several of them had served multiple purposes over the years. I also appreciated Carolyn talking about the history of DC and the reasons behind how it became the capital city in 1790. The walk around Adams Morgan with Carolyn's details brought to life its history, political leanings, as well as its diversity. The 2 hours went by very quickly and I hope to be able to join DC Design Tours for another one of their tours when I visit DC next.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Shanthi, thank you so much for taking the extra time to post a review about our Columbia Heights & Adams Morgan tour. I really enjoyed touring with our little group, and look forward to seeing you again soon!

AlanFromDC

Sep 2018

My wife, teenage daughter and I had a marvelous time touring a couple of neighborhoods that we thought we knew. Carolyn -- our extremely engaging and knowledgeable guide -- showed us a whole new side, regaling us with stories and history and architectural insights that made Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights come alive. It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning, and we look forward to taking another tour with D.C. Design Tours very soon.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Alan, thank you so much for your kind review! I had a great time touring Columbia Heights & Adams Morgan with your family. It's always a pleasure to have long time DC locals on tour. Looking forward to seeing you all again in the future!

racheljones135

Feb 2018

My husband and I took an incredible tour with Carolyn from DC Design Tours. We've been to Washington DC a few times before, so we wanted to tour an area we hadn't visited before. We had heard about Carolyn's architecture tours from a friend, so we were thrilled to see the tour of Columbia Heights and Adams Morgan on the website. We booked a private winter tour, which was very easy over email. Carolyn was a delight to work with-- very attentive and quick to respond to emails. She even customizer her tour in advance to give a little extra focus on landscape design. The tour was well paced and fascinating, and ending in the middle of Adams Morgan with plenty of good restaurants and shopping. I highly recommend booking a private tour with DC Design Tours to really get the most out of your visit to Washington!

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Hi Rachel! Thank you for taking the time to post about our Columbia Heights & Adams Morgan tour! I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed our winter walk, and I'm excited to be part of your new annual DC tour tradition. See you next year!