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Presidential Neighborhood and Pennsylvania Avenue Architecture Tour

Presidential Neighborhood and Pennsylvania Avenue Architecture Tour

Overview

Pennsylvania Avenue has been host to inaugurations, protests and celebrations throughout our Nation's history. But the development of this grand boulevard, connecting the Capitol to the White House, is fraught with conflict and intrigue. Visit the White House grounds, walk Pennsylvania Ave, and learn how downtown Washington went from Murder Bay to America’s Main Street.

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City: Washington DC

Sat 07 Jun

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Starting at $48.00

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Sat 07 Jun

Starting at $48.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

White House

Meet your guide in Lafayette Square at the statue of General Rochambeau, across from the White House.

Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Once the headquarters of the military, still one of the largest granite buildings in the world.

Blair House

The President's Guest House has been host to diplomats, dignitaries, and more.

Old Post Office Pavilion

Once the headquarters of the Post Office, a building steeped in history and disaster.

FBI Headquarters

Washington's most brutal building.

The National Archives Museum

Our National vault for important documents, including the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (5)

JillLovesToTravel

Feb 2022

My husband and I are relatively new DC locals and thought a tour would be an excellent way to learn more about our new community and we were not disappointed. We had an amazing time with Sam yesterday, as our guide on the White House & Penn Ave Architecture Tour. He was informative, engaging and great fun to spend time with. An architecture tour with the rich historical context is an interesting and illuminating way to learn about DC in that it was a designed city. I will appreciate the buildings and the area in a new way and have fun stories to share with friends. Having previously enjoyed an exceptional tour with Carolyn (Dupont Circle and Embassy Row), I would enthusiastically recommend DC Design Tours to architecture and history buffs alike.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you so much for joining us for a second tour, Jill, and taking the time to write a review! Hope to see you again soon!

larakhetsiwe

Mar 2019

dC has some fantastic and varied architecture so I was looking for an architecture tour and was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour as it was the start of the season, so got to spend a very personalised two hours with Caroline who is a fantastic guide. Not only is Caroline an architect, she has a great head for history and interesting anecdotes and is truly passionate about her city. Would recommend whole-heartedly

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you so much, Lara! I had a wonderful time touring around the White House and Pennsylvania Avenue with you. Hope to see you back in DC sometime soon!