Washington DC Neighborhoods Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

3.7 (3 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

World class app-led tour, completely controlled by you!

See the best sights in Capitol Hill, at your leisure! Narrated by Certified Master Guide Tony Spadafora. Tony takes you off the beaten path to discover gems hidden among the sites throughout Washington. DC neighborhoods. As a teacher, scout leader, and businessman, he has been making DC Memorable since 1983!

Starting at Union Station, we will explore Washington DC's most authentic neighborhood. The neighborhood once housed everyone from Lincoln to confederate spies in the Old Capitol Prison. We will see the bar the Senate spared and the only State Embassy in Washington. View the largest collection of Shakespeare's folios in the world. We will see the Supreme Court and the East Front of the Capitol as we approach the world's largest library; it features everything from carved Italian marble to the latest high-tech - the electric light!

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Pintours

What is included

Included

Included: Free navigation on your Smartphone
Included: App Guide

Itinerary

Union Station

30 min Admission included

Washington Union Station is one of the country’s first great union railroad terminals. Designed by renowned architect, Daniel Burnham, the station opened on October 27, 1907 and was completed in April 1908.

Your guide will give you a deep dive on the history behind this station, and how it contributed to DC the rest of America's history
Stop 2

Passing by

The administrative headquarters of the federal judiciary.

Your guide will talk about who Thurgood Marshall was and his contribution to Capitol Hill and America's history!
Stop 3

Passing by

Come discover the former President Obama's DC neighborhood.

Your guide will point out where he lived along with lots of cool stories about his time there!
Stop 4

15 min

Welcome to the former home of the famous Frederick Douglas!

Here your guide will show you the history behind Fredrick Douglass, his connection with President US Grant, and so much more!
Folger Shakespeare Library

20 min

The world's largest Shakespeare Library!

Here your guide will show you the rich history this library has in capitol hill along with some cool Shakespeare history and facts!
Florida House

20 min

Welcome to the only state embassy in DC, the Florida House (embassy)

Your guide will show you why this place exists, and how it functions today. Some extra benefits if you are coming from Florida!
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument House and Museum

Passing by

The Belmont Paul Women’s Equality Monument, maintained by the National Park Service. It was the headquarters of the National Women’s Party, and commemorates the Suffragists’ struggle for women’s right to vote.

Your guide will show you the rich history behind this place, and its role in history around women's rights and suffrage
Stop 8

Passing by

Welcome to the world famous Supreme Court!

Your guide will show the history behind this court, how it functions today, and its role in Capitol Hill
Stop 9

Passing by

Come witness the United States Capitol and see its amazing architecture.

Your guide explain the history behind the building, and some of the famous speeches held here
Library of Congress

45 min Admission included

Welcome to the Library of Congress, the world's largest library!

Your guide will show you the history behind this library, and some of the amazing treasures you can find inside!