Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Lafayette Square & Foggy Bottom
[Tours are generally offered March through October. Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up.]
DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck.
People want to be close to power. And from the time D.C. was founded, that meant being close to the White House.
You'll check out Lafayette Square and the neighborhood of Foggy Bottom. You'll explore the homes and buildings where presidents lived, worked, partied, plotted and worshipped -- before, during and after their time in office. You'll see some of DC's oldest buildings and enjoy one of the most famous public spaces in the world.
And don't forget the stories. Our guide will tell you about the building of the city -- and the British attempt in 1814 to unbuild it. There's a Real Housewives scandals, a Pennsylvania Avenue shootout, slaves fighting for freedom and lots more.
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Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Lafayette Square & Foggy Bottom
What's included in Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Lafayette Square & Foggy Bottom
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lafayette Square
The "President's Park" was the hub of political and social life in the early years of DC. Get great views of the White House and check out the presidential history for the neighborhood.
Octagon Museum
We'll see the exterior of one of DC's oldest buildings -- which was also a makeshift White House!
Inclusions
- Walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts in front of the DC Improv comedy club on Connecticut Avenue.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Look for the guide at the starting place holding a "Walking Backward Tours" sign.
