Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Walking Tour in DC
Walk Dupont Circle and Embassy Row for Gilded Age mansions, diplomacy, and scandals
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided walk, Local guide
Highlights
Explore Dupont Circle and Embassy Row on a two-hour walking tour that pairs bold architecture with the stories behind its grand facades. Trace how this neighborhood evolved from a rural edge of DC into a showcase of wealth, power, and intrigue.
- Start at the Dupont Circle fountain and learn how the area transformed in the Gilded Age
- Stroll Massachusetts Avenue past Queen Anne, Neoclassical, Baroque, and Beaux-Arts mansions
- See landmarks like the Indonesian Embassy and Anderson Mansion
- Hear stories of figures like Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Evalyn Walsh McLean
- Walk through Kalorama to the Woodrow Wilson House, Spanish Steps, and Hobbit House
- Finish at the Phillips Collection, set inside an elegant Italianate mansion
Things to know
This tour is about 2 hours and covers around 1.5 miles on foot. Children under 5 can join for free.
Cancellation Policy
Weekly small group tours: Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Tours run rain or shine. In rare cases of extreme weather or other unsafe conditions, we will cancel and provide a full refund.
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FAQs
Wear sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring bottled water.
Yes. Tours run rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions. If the tour is canceled due to weather or other unsafe conditions, you will be notified as soon as possible.
Yes. Children under 5 years old are welcome to join for free.
Meeting details
Dupont Circle