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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join a DC local and barfly on a one-a-kind experience with this Washington, DC insider tour and orientation. Whether you are living in DC, moving to DC, or just visiting, this is your best way to get off the mall and discover the rest of the city. From where lobbyists, congressional staff, and White House staff hang out, to where popular movies and tv shows where filmed, get the DC experience outside of the memorials and museums.
You will walk away from this tour with a complete list of recommendations tailored to your tastes and the knowledge you need to navigate the Washington, DC Food and Drink Scene.
Highlights include:
• Washington, DC overview and orientation
• How to navigate DC
• Locations of key neighborhoods
• Origin of the term Lobbyist and what a Lobbyist is today
• Key Federal Offices in DC
• Top restaurants to explore
• The oldest Irish Pub in DC
• The Inauguration Parade Route
• The Oldest Hotel in DC
• The Oldest restaurant in DC
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Local Food and Drink Recommendations
Expert Washington Insider Guide
Departure Point
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
You will meet your guide outside the Archives Metro station, next to the top of the escalators.
Return Details
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
We conclude our tour near the White House at Old Ebbitt Grill.
935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530, USA Your tour will point out the FBI headquarters as we explore the surrounding neighborhood.
Penn Quarter, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Explore local Washington, DC food and drink options in downtown DC. 20 minutes
Freedom Plaza, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Learn about key historic moments that took place at or near Freedom Plaza.
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC, USA Learn where federal employees conduct meetings and business in DC.
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA Explore Washington, DC's theater district and learn the history of the key theaters and where to see live entertainment downtown.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA Learn about the oldest hotel in Washington, DC, its rich place in history and present time.
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA End you tour at Old Ebbitt Grill, the oldest restaurant in DC, where you can choose to continue exploring downtown DC or stop in for a drink or bite to eat.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Sara_R
19 Feb 2022
Liam gave us so many great recommendations for restaurants and bars. We will definitely visit some of them on our frequents trips to DC
N9157OXcharlesm
24 Oct 2021
excellent suggestions, great walking tour of downtown eateries and bars. We just moved here and it was great to get an insiders view of hte best places to eat and drink. All locals should do this tour!
Nancy_W
18 Sep 2021
We are glad we took this tour. Liam recommended neighborhoods to visit and restaurants and bars to try, especially if you like bourbon! And he knows the history of different areas and restaurants. This was really fun!
This tour in
Washington DC
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Guided Tours DC
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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