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    Cleveland Park and Cathedral Grounds Tour

    Stroll historic Cleveland Park and explore National Cathedral grounds on a 2-hour guided walk

    From$38/ person

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Includes

    Guided walking tour, Expert guide

    Highlights

    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.

    1. Visit the expansive National Cathedral grounds
    2. Admire fanciful Victorian and eclectic architecture
    3. Hear stories of Grover Cleveland and early suburban life
    4. See the oldest home in Washington DC
    5. Stroll picturesque tree lined streets and hidden gardens

    Things to know

    Expect to walk roughly one mile on city sidewalks. Tours run rain or shine except in extreme weather. Children under five join free.

    Cancellation policy

    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.

    Meeting location

    Cleveland Park, Washington DC

    Experience provided by DC Design Tours
    Experience provided by DC Design Tours

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    Adult

    $38

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    Child

    $25

    Ages 5-12

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    5.0 stars• 374 reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    374 reviews•Google Maps

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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.

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    Werner Van Steen

    May 21, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of Werner Van Steen

    Werner Van Steen

    May 21, 2025

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