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    Dupont Circle Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour

    Walk Dupont Circle’s Gilded Age mansion streets and hear the scandals behind them

    4.7 stars• 8.5K reviews
    From$62/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    90 minutes

    Includes

    Guided walking tour

    Highlights

    Explore Dupont Circle on a 90-minute walking tour that traces Washington, DC’s Gilded Age mansions and the rowdy stories tied to them. Follow your guide through tree-lined streets and past grand townhouses while you dig into political intrigue, vice, and corruption.

    • Explore Dupont Circle streets just north of the White House
    • Hear stories of aristocrats behaving badly
    • Learn about Civil War espionage and political intrigue
    • Trace the rise of vice and corruption in the early 20th century
    • Visit locations tied to unsolved murders and clandestine meetings
    • Uncover hidden ties to national scandals linked to the neighborhood

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. If you bought booking insurance, cancel up to 1 hour before for a full refund minus the insurance cost. Private tours: 7-day cancellation policy; insurance not available and is non-refundable.

    FAQs

    Keep track of your personal belongings during the tour. The operator is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If an item is recovered and needs to be shipped back to you, you cover the shipping cost.

    You can buy tour booking insurance for a per-booking fee. Insurance is non-refundable, and it is not available for private tours.

    Yes. DC private tours have a 7-day cancellation policy, and tour booking insurance is not available for private tours.

    Meeting details

    1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

    Experience provided by USA Guided Tours - DC
    Experience provided by USA Guided Tours - DC

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    8.5K reviews•Google Maps

    The guides here consistently steal the show. Multiple reviewers rave about specific personalities like Dion, Christopher, Nick McCall, Rae, and Derek, praising their deep historical knowledge, charismatic energy, and ability to keep groups engaged throughout entire tours. These aren't just scripted presentations either. Guides field impromptu questions with ease, share captivating stories at each landmark, and genuinely seem to love what they do. The comfortable mini-buses and skilled drivers like Kareem, Shawn, and Mr. Parker add another layer of professionalism to the experience. Tours range from daytime explorations of Mt. Vernon and Old Town Alexandria to evening adventures like the DC At Dusk and Night tours. Even when weather turned miserable or the government shutdown threatened plans, the company adapted smoothly, staying communicative and solution-focused. One reviewer appreciated receiving a partial refund without having to ask. History enthusiasts will find the reenactments and architectural details particularly rewarding, though really anyone looking for an informative, well-paced introduction to DC's landmarks seems to come away delighted.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Joey was a great tour guide. So much detail in the history of DC. Walter was a fantastic bus driver . Great stops and perfect amount of time .

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    Tyson Budge

    April 4, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Joey was a great tour guide. So much detail in the history of DC. Walter was a fantastic bus driver . Great stops and perfect amount of time .

    Photo of Tyson Budge

    Tyson Budge

    April 4, 2026

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