Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Stone and Scandal takes you beyond the polished façades of DC's downtown buildings and into the power, secrets, and scandals that shaped Washington, DC. From historic hotels and grand buildings to the hidden moments that unfolded inside them, you’ll uncover a side of the city most tours don’t touch.
Dive into the power plays, quiet deals, and headline-making moments that unfolded behind DC’s most iconic buildings. You’ll walk past iconic places, but more importantly, you’ll understand what really happened there. If you’re curious about what really happened inside these walls, this is the tour for you.
Options
Cocktail Option
Cocktail Option : Curious to see inside? After the tour, step into one of these historic buildings and enjoy a cocktail.
Scandal & Stone: The Untold Architecture of Downtown DC
What's included
Walking tour
Hidden stories, scandals, and lesser-known history
Professeional tour guide
Gratuities for your guide
What to expect
15m · Admission ticket not included
Hear the untold stories of the hotel hosting an almost assisinated president, a poet who writes a war time song and a famous orator who wrote a speech that change the world.
10m
Learn about a Rock N Roll star and his "alleged affair" and meeting with a U.S. President.
10m
Learn about intentional arson, major financial crises, and security breaches that took place here
10m
Travel back in time and visit where a department store with a dark past revolutionized the retail industry
St. Patrick Catholic Church
10m
Visit a place of worship design by the designer of the White House and learn about a parton who was involve in the biggest scandal of the 19th century.
10m
Discover the institution that helped grow DC’s middle class—until its story took a tragic turn.
10m
Once DC’s General Post Office, now a luxury hotel, this landmark carries a past as layered as its design.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Willard InterContinental Washington, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
