Walk Dupont Circle’s Gilded Age mansion streets and hear the scandals behind them
90 minutes
Guided walking tour
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.
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.
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.
1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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.
This tour and Sam, the tour guide is EXACTLY what you need if you want to see (and learn) a lot in a day. The tour was easy to find, simple instructions for all people and they were very accommodating to people who needed extra help. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He was fun, friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! Not only did he share so much information throughout the tour, but also added in more stories and answered questions with even more knowledge. At dinner after the tour, we even said how much we would not have known just walking around these sites in our own. Even at sites, other people that weren’t in the tour would come to listen to Sam. We are still so impressed by him! Our driver, Cortez, was awesome! The bus was clean, he was always ready for us and each time we got back in the bus, the temperature was great and it smelled fresh and clean. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
Mandy DeVerna
May 14, 2026
This tour and Sam, the tour guide is EXACTLY what you need if you want to see (and learn) a lot in a day. The tour was easy to find, simple instructions for all people and they were very accommodating to people who needed extra help. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He was fun, friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! Not only did he share so much information throughout the tour, but also added in more stories and answered questions with even more knowledge. At dinner after the tour, we even said how much we would not have known just walking around these sites in our own. Even at sites, other people that weren’t in the tour would come to listen to Sam. We are still so impressed by him! Our driver, Cortez, was awesome! The bus was clean, he was always ready for us and each time we got back in the bus, the temperature was great and it smelled fresh and clean. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
Mandy DeVerna
May 14, 2026