Stroll historic Cleveland Park and explore National Cathedral grounds on a 2-hour guided walk
2 hrs
Guided walking tour, Expert guide
Discover Washington’s first streetcar suburb on a guided walk through Cleveland Park and the National Cathedral grounds. Cover about one mile while hearing stories of Victorian mansions, secret gardens, and presidential history.
Expect to walk roughly one mile on city sidewalks. Tours run rain or shine except in extreme weather. Children under five join free.
Cancel weekly small-group tours up to 24 hours before start for a full refund. Cancel private walking, step-on, virtual, and sedan/SUV driving tours with fewer than 12 people up to 7 days before for a full refund, or receive 50% refund between 7 and 2 days. For larger private tours, cancel up to 30 days for a full refund or 50% refund between 14 and 7 days; no refunds within 7 days.
Cleveland Park, Washington DC
DC locals and visitors alike rave about these architecture and history tours, which consistently deliver engaging experiences across multiple neighborhoods. Guides like Sam, Kim, Carolyn, and Rebecca earn particular praise for their deep knowledge and storytelling abilities. What sets these tours apart is the blend of historical context with architectural details and insider tips about hidden gems, even teaching longtime residents things they never knew about their own neighborhoods. The guides' professional backgrounds (one works in DC's planning department) add authentic expertise to each walk. The variety of tours impresses repeat customers, who've explored everything from Georgetown to Rock Creek Park to Southwest DC. Expect a good amount of walking—the Rock Creek tour covers nearly five miles—but the pace allows for stops and discussion. Groups stay intimate in size, making it easy to ask questions and engage. Multiple reviewers mention this as their go-to recommendation for out-of-town guests, and corporate groups have successfully used these tours for team outings with excellent results.
We did a private tour with DC design tours in U street. Carolyn was a great guide, great insights. A nice combination of small and bigger stories and no question remained unanswered. We had a very good experience and would choose DC tours definitely again.
Werner Van Steen
May 21, 2025
We did a private tour with DC design tours in U street. Carolyn was a great guide, great insights. A nice combination of small and bigger stories and no question remained unanswered. We had a very good experience and would choose DC tours definitely again.
Werner Van Steen
May 21, 2025