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Washington Walks

Location

819 G Street SW
Washington, DC, 20024

Phone: 202-484-1565
See map: Google Maps

Since 1999, Washington Walks guides have been escorting visitors and locals alike through quaint neighborhoods, along hip urban thoroughfares, and past Washington, DC’s instantly recognizable landmarks and memorials.

The best way to tour any historic city is by foot. From the National Mall memorials to historic neighborhoods, hear our insider perspective on must-see places like Georgetown, Embassy Row, and Capitol Hill.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or long-time resident, the same holds true: if you haven’t been on a Washington Walk, you haven’t been to Washington, DC!

Most tours start outside a Metro station
You'll recognize your tour guide by his or her Washington Walks badge
No reservations necessary unless noted
Each tour lasts approximately two hours unless noted
Costs: Adults $15, children 3 and under free unless noted
Walks are given rain or shine
 

Guided Tour Providers: 
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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The Octagon House
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The Octagon House
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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Capitol South Metro Station
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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June 23, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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The Octagon House
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
July 1, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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The Octagon House
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
July 7, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Capitol South Metro Station
July 7, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
July 8, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
July 8, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
July 12, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
July 14, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Capitol South Metro Station
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July 14, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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The Octagon House
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July 20, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
July 21, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Capitol South Metro Station
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MEET OUTSIDE McPHERSON SQUARE METRO STATION’s White House exit
July 21, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
July 22, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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July 26, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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The Octagon House
July 27, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
July 28, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Capitol South Metro Station
July 28, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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July 28, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
July 29, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
July 29, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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August 2, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 3, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
August 4, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Capitol South Metro Station
August 4, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
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$15
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
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Capitol South Metro Station
August 11, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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August 11, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
August 12, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
August 12, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
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The Octagon House
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$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
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$15
Capitol South Metro Station
August 18, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
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August 18, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 18, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
August 19, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
August 19, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 23, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 24, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
August 25, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Capitol South Metro Station
August 25, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Meet in the little park at 28th St. and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
August 25, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 25, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
August 26, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
August 26, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 30, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
The Octagon House
August 31, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 1, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Capitol South Metro Station
September 1, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
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September 1, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
September 2, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 2, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
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$15
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September 8, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 9, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 15, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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September 15, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
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$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 16, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
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$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
September 23, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 23, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 29, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
September 30, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
September 30, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
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$15
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October 6, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
October 7, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
October 7, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
October 13, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
MEET OUTSIDE L’ENFANT PLAZA METRO STATION’S Maryland Avenue exit
October 13, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
October 14, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
October 14, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
October 20, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
MEET OUTSIDE WATERFRONT METRO STATION
October 20, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
$15
Meet at the little park at the corner of
October 21, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
October 21, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
October 27, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15
MEET BY THE OLD POLICE AND FIRE CALL BOXES
October 27, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meet at the little park at the corner of
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$15
Dupont Circle Metro Station
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$15

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