Residences of the Presidentses: Lafayette Square and Foggy Bottom

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About this activity

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 worshiped -- 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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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Walking Backward Tours

Ages: Youth (14–18 years) · Adults (19–64 years) · Seniors (65–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)

Itinerary

Lafayette Square

40 min

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.
The Octagon

15 min Admission not included

We'll see the exterior of one of DC's oldest buildings -- which was also a makeshift White House!