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Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House & DC
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Washington
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Washington, DC, has not always served as the federal government's headquarters. Following the Revolutionary War, the Residency Act of 1790 allowed for the establishment of the federal government in New York City, Philadelphia, and finally Washington, D.C. Establishing the federal government's seat was difficult due to the undeveloped state of the area that is today known as downtown Washington, DC. Land needed to be surveyed, maps needed to be created, and plans needed to be created for the new US capitol. Given that the newly established federal government had incurred enormous debts during the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off, these duties proved to be easier said than done. As...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional and knowledgeable local guide
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Lafayette Square
Meet your tour guide in Lafayette Square who will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Return
Decatur House
End your tour with a stop at the historic Decatur House.
Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House & DC
(1) Reviews
Washington
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Washington, DC, has not always served as the federal government's headquarters. Following the Revolutionary War, the Residency Act of 1790 allowed for the establishment of the federal government in New York City, Philadelphia, and finally Washington, D.C. Establishing the federal government's seat was difficult due to the undeveloped state of the area that is today known as downtown Washington, DC. Land needed to be surveyed, maps needed to be created, and plans needed to be created for the new US capitol. Given that the newly established federal government had incurred enormous debts during the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off, these duties proved to be easier said than done. As...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional and knowledgeable local guide
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Lafayette Square
Meet your tour guide in Lafayette Square who will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Return
Decatur House
End your tour with a stop at the historic Decatur House.
Itinerary
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Lafayette Square
Explore this historic park that has hosted numerous protests throughout its history and served as a racetrack, cemetery, slave market, and military encampment.
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White House
Learn about the Executive Mansion's past and mysteries, including its most recent renovation.
3
United States Department of the Treasury
Uncover the truth of the Treasury, which was the first department to settle in with its 65 employees when the Federal government moved to Washington, DC.
4
The President's Park
Discover President's Park's fascinating and somewhat perplexing past.
5
The Ellipse
Visit this location to learn the construction's secrets.
6
Haupt Fountains
Learn about Enid A. Haupt, who supported numerous charitable endeavors such as cancer research, historic preservation, horticulture, and the arts and architecture, and is remembered with these fountains.
7
Octagon Museum
Learn about this unusual home that is notable both aesthetically and supernaturally.
8
Blair House
Uncover the stories of the home that houses foreign dignitaries and heads of state that visit the US.
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Decatur House
Learn how former president John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline helped to keep this historic house standing.
