Discover the opulent mansions and grand embassies of Dupont Circle on a two-hour walking tour. Explore Embassy Row and learn about the stories and scandals behind Washington DC’s most extravagant homes.
Discover the opulent mansions and grand embassies of Dupont Circle on a two-hour walking tour. Explore Embassy Row and learn about the stories and scandals behind Washington DC’s most extravagant homes.
- Dupont Circle - At the heart of this historic neighborhood lies Dupont Circle, featuring a picturesque fountain designed by the creators of the Lincoln Memorial.
- Embassy Row - Stroll along Embassy Row to admire some of the city’s most stunning properties, showcasing architectural styles from Neo-classical to Beaux-Arts to Queen Anne and more….
- Dupont Circle - At the heart of this historic neighborhood lies Dupont Circle, featuring a picturesque fountain designed by the creators of the Lincoln Memorial.
- Embassy Row - Stroll along Embassy Row to admire some of the city’s most stunning properties, showcasing architectural styles from Neo-classical to Beaux-Arts to Queen Anne and more. Encounter the city’s social elite, influential figures, and unique residents—from notable socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth to Evalyn Walsh McLean and her famous Hope Diamond.
- Embassy of Indonesia - Discover the story of the lavish Indonesian Embassy, once the residence of the Hope Diamond.
- Anderson House - This grand mansion, once the home of Washington DC’s wealthiest power couple, now serves as the headquarters for the nation’s oldest patriotic organization.
- Spanish Steps - Washington’s own humble version of the renowned European landmark offers a serene hidden retreat in the city’s midst.
- The Phillips Collection - The first modern art museum in the United States.
- The President Woodrow Wilson House - The former residence of Woodrow Wilson after his presidency.
- Local guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and intriguing scandals come together in Dupont Circle, which was once on the outskirts of the capital and later became a playground for Washington’s elite. Today, its tree-lined avenues display some of the city’s most impressive architecture, ranging from grand Neoclassical residences to unique Arts & Crafts…
Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and intriguing scandals come together in Dupont Circle, which was once on the outskirts of the capital and later became a playground for Washington’s elite. Today, its tree-lined avenues display some of the city’s most impressive architecture, ranging from grand Neoclassical residences to unique Arts & Crafts homes.
This two-hour walking tour will explore the development of Embassy Row and the surrounding Dupont neighborhood, revealing the stories behind the magnificent façades. Encounter the city’s social climbers, power brokers, and eccentric inhabitants—from the influential socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth to Evalyn Walsh McLean and her notorious Hope Diamond. Here, architecture and ambition merge with the tale of Washington’s dramatic transformation at the turn of the century.
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