WASHINGTON DC · ARCHITECTURE TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 10 washington dc architecture tours that earn their place, the ones that leave travellers looking up long after. What each one shows you, who leads it, and what it costs.
Small-group Georgetown walking tour with the C&O Canal lock, Old Stone House, Kennedy-era homes, Georgetown University, and Martin’s Tavern.
Most Popular“Enjoyable, well-paced tour that gave a lot a historical as well as trivial (and I mean that in a good way) info. Eli was a great guide, injecting humor into his narrative.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Dupont Circle and Embassy Row, mixing architecture, diplomacy, and stories for $48.
“Such a great experience! Sam was so knowledgeable and had good energy in the frigid cold temps. He kept things moving while imparting great little nuggets of information. Learned a lot.”
A 2-hour, fully narrated small-group Georgetown walk from Baked & Wired to the waterfront, with C&O Canal and university stops.
“Brian was incredible. Very knowledgeable on the history of Georgetown and DC in general. This 2 hour tour was exactly what we needed for a perfect Sunday fall morning. Kennedys, Georgetown U, Alex. Bell lab, Tranformers and Exorcist. What else coukd one ask for? I recommend this tour for anyone that can walk and especially…”
2-hour Historic Georgetown walk from C&O Canal Lock 3 to Georgetown University. Cobblestones, Old Stone House yard access, $39.
Walk Historic Georgetown’s cobblestones from C&O Canal Lock 3 to Georgetown University, with stories, landmarks, and great photo stops.
“Georgia was excellent. The group size was 8 which was just right. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour”
2-hour small-group walk on Embassy Row: Dupont Circle, gilded mansions, Saraswati statue, embassies, and Spanish Steps with a pro guide.
“He was excellent with a lot of knowledge about subjects that are not normally covered on tours. He was also helpful with transportation directions.”
Union Station to Capitol Hill in 2 hours for $48, with Library of Congress entry and a guided architecture walk.
“Sam was an excellent tour guide. Serious information delivered with humor. We loved his explanation of the Grant Memorial. We would do other tours with the company and Sam.”
A 2-hour guided National Mall walk focused on architecture and design, from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. $48.
“Fantastic tour! Sam was awesome. I learned facts about the Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial that were interesting and new to me. Sam also gave me a thorough tour of the Vietnam Memorial and World War 2 memorials. I would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the small details about…”
Small-group National Mall architecture walk from Smithsonian Castle to the US Capitol, with included Castle admission and a historian guide.
“Sam was a great tour guide showing a group of Architects and explaining the creator of Smithsonian Castle, Multiple Museums and a monument at the capitol with historical information and historical pictures from his phone. The tour is eRead more”
2-hour guided walk of Dupont Circle and Embassy Row: Gilded Age mansions, 20+ embassies, diplomatic stories, photo stops.
“Eli was a great tour guide. I was disappointed by the cost. I don’t feel like this tour was worth $40 plus dollars. Most of the stories were interesting, but there wasn’t very many.”
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