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Visite à pied de Madames of DC

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This tour is offered the first and third Friday of the month. Check website for exact schedule. All tours available for private tours.

The Madams in DC walking tour gives you a totally unique side of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely transformed the capital, and turned Pennsylvania Avenue into a red light district lined with bawdy houses, taverns, theaters, and commercial ventures. Hard to imagine, now that it's lined with monolithic government buildings! You'll learn about how the women who worked in these brothels made their way in life, and even had an impact on affairs of government.
Ville: Washington DC
Tue 29 Apr
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Ce qui est inclu
Two hours of fascinating information by an experienced guide. No entry fees necessary.
Entrée/Admission - Times Square
2.5 hours of fascinating information by an experienced guide. No entry fees necessary.
2.5 hours of fascinating information by an experienced guide. No entry fees necessary.
2.5 hours of fascinating information by an experienced guide. No entry fees necessary.
Information additionnelle
  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must be able to be on their feet for at least 2 hours.
À quoi s'attendre
1
Freedom Plaza
Where Freedom Plaza is now once used to be the notorious neighborhood known as Murder Bay. As we walk through this spacious open area currently used for festivals and music events, you'll hear all about the taverns, gambling houses, and brothels popular with Northern Arm soldiers that used to stand there.
2
The National Archives Museum
Continuing in our journey through time, you'll learn about the lives of prostitutes in Civil War DC and the part they played in society, as we pass by the former site of the largest central urban Market in DC.
3
National Gallery of Art
The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.
4
National Museum of the American Indian
An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.
5
Place de la liberté
Là où Freedom Plaza est maintenant utilisé pour être le quartier notoire connu sous le nom de Murder Bay. En parcourant cette vaste zone ouverte actuellement utilisée pour des festivals et des événements musicaux, vous entendrez tout sur les tavernes, les maisons de jeu et les maisons closes populaires auprès des soldats du Northern Arm qui s'y trouvaient autrefois.
6
Le Musée des Archives Nationales
Poursuivant notre voyage dans le temps, vous découvrirez la vie des prostituées dans Civil War DC et le rôle qu'elles ont joué dans la société, en passant devant l'ancien site du plus grand marché urbain central de DC.
7
Galerie nationale d'art
L'ancien site de Marble Alley, où deux des dames les mieux payées de DC avaient une rivalité vicieuse.
8
Musée national des Indiens d'Amérique
Une fouille archéologique a découvert les restes des dames les plus notoires et pourtant charitables de DC. La visite se termine à ceci, la plus glamour des maisons de plaisance de l'époque de la guerre civile de DC.
9
Freedom Plaza
Where Freedom Plaza is now once used to be the notorious neighborhood known as Murder Bay. As we walk through this spacious open area currently used for festivals and music events, you'll hear all about the taverns, gambling houses, and brothels popular with Northern Arm soldiers that used to stand there.
10
The National Archives Museum
Continuing in our journey through time, you'll learn about the lives of prostitutes in Civil War DC and the part they played in society, as we pass by the former site of the largest central urban Market in DC.
11
National Gallery of Art
The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.
12
National Museum of the American Indian
An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.
13
Freedom Plaza
Where Freedom Plaza is now once used to be the notorious neighborhood known as Murder Bay. As we walk through this spacious open area currently used for festivals and music events, you'll hear all about the taverns, gambling houses, and brothels popular with Northern Arm soldiers that used to stand there.
14
The National Archives Museum
Continuing in our journey through time, you'll learn about the lives of prostitutes in Civil War DC and the part they played in society, as we pass by the former site of the largest central urban Market in DC.
15
National Gallery of Art
The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.
16
National Museum of the American Indian
An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.
17
Freedom Plaza
Where Freedom Plaza is now once used to be the notorious neighborhood known as Murder Bay. As we walk through this spacious open area currently used for festivals and music events, you'll hear all about the taverns, gambling houses, and brothels popular with Northern Arm soldiers that used to stand there.
18
The National Archives Museum
Continuing in our journey through time, you'll learn about the lives of prostitutes in Civil War DC and the part they played in society, as we pass by the former site of the largest central urban Market in DC.
19
National Gallery of Art
The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.
20
National Museum of the American Indian
An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.
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Politique d'annulation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Commentaires (68)
drearlrs
Jul 2020
fFrst rate tour and great value for the money. We learned things about DC that you don't read in the history books. Will definitely sign up for the other tours.
alaporteDC
Jul 2020
I went on the Madams of DC tour and it was awesome! I highly recommend it. I've lived in D.C. most of my life, but learned lots of new stuff and discovered aspects of the city's history I'd never suspected. Katie (our guide) has done an amazing job researching the Civil War period, and bringing it to life. She had lots of historical images to help set the stage. I was really impressed. The fact that she wore period garb was a great touch. The tour took place from 7 PM to 9 PM, which was perfect: not too hot, and the growing darkness helped set the atmosphere. We all wore masks, including Katie, and made sure to stay at least 6 feet apart, so I always felt safe (it helped that the tour was limited to six people).

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