Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the U.S. Capitol
Washington DC, District of Columbia
From US$249 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
About this tour
Private walk from the White House to the Capitol, uncovering hidden stories along Pennsylvania Avenue. These are stories that are often regarded as overlooked footnotes to American history.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: 16th Street entrance to St. John's Episcopal Church.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Here is a Viator-ready itinerary under 1,000 characters: Meet your guide near the White House and begin with views of the Executive Mansion, Lafayette Square, and the U.S. Treasury Building. Continue along Pennsylvania Avenue past the historic Willard Hotel, Freedom Plaza, and the National Theatre while hearing stories of presidents, protests, political dealmaking, and public celebrations. Walk past the Old Post Office clock tower, the U.S. Navy Memorial, and the National Archives, home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Along the route, discover lesser-known stories involving African American life, local businesses, newspapers, theaters, and government institutions that once shaped the avenue. As the U.S. Capitol comes into view, pass the National Gallery of Art, the Canadian Embassy, and surrounding federal buildings. Tour concludes near the Capitol grounds with a final discussion of the symbolic connection between the White House and Congress.(2 hr)
- 2
A grand plaza with 13 patriot statues, fountains, and a map of Washington, D.C.(5 min)
- 3
The Old Post Office and Observation Tower now converted to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.(pass by)
- 4
Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was shot, and Petersen House, where he died.(pass by)
- 5
A granite plaza, fountains, ship masts, and the Lone Sailor statue honoring naval service.(15 min)
- 6
Pass by the J. Edgar Hoover Building and see all the iterations of the U.S. flag beginning with original 13 colonies.(pass by)
- 7
A grand Art Deco building, completed in 1935, housing the U.S. Department of Justice.(pass by)
- 8
See America’s founding documents inside John Russell Pope’s grand Neoclassical “temple to history.”(5 min)
- 9
See Pope’s grand Neoclassical West Building and Pei’s bold, triangular Modernist East Building. The collection comprises Masterpieces of European and American art, sculpture gardens, and striking classical architecture.(pass by)
- 10
See the Canadian Embassy and the U. S. Department of Labor's Frances Perkins Building.(pass by)
- 11
See Henry Shrady’s dramatic Grant Memorial, with cavalry and artillery groups, amid Olmsted’s landscaped Capitol Grounds.(20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Included
- No Additional Charges
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Washington DC, District of Columbia
- Meeting point
- 16th Street entrance to St. John's Episcopal Church
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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