Explore 250 years of America with a professional tour guide. Tour inside the American History Musuem & National Archives with skip the line access.

On this tour, we will explore:

• Smithsonian American History Museum - tour inside to see the Star Spangled Banner, Thomas Jefferson's Writing Desk, Gunboat Philadelphia, Julia Child's kitchen and more.
• National Archives - head into the Archives with skip the line access to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and US Constitution.

Explore 250 years of America with a professional tour guide. Tour inside the American History Musuem & National Archives with skip the line access.
On this tour, we will explore: Smithsonian American History Museum - tour inside to see the Star Spangled Banner, Thomas Jefferson's Writing Desk, Gunboat Philadelphia, Julia Child's kitchen and more. National Archives - head into the Archives with skip the line access to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and US Constitution.

Explore Embassy Row and Dupont Circle. Learn about the people and places that have turned this district into one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city and the center of the foreign diplomatic community.


Take a walk around the world and see the international side of the nation’s capital city.


From diplomatic scandals to millionaires mansions, this tour explores the glamour of DC in the early 20th century and the international aura of today.


Experience a fascinating 2-hour walking tour of Embassy Row, guided by a professional tour guide who will immerse you in tales of international intrigue and Gilded Age splendor. Starting at the iconic Dupont Circle Fountain, you'll travel along Embassy Row, marveling at the opulent mansions and historic embassies that line Massachusetts Avenue. Along the way, you'll uncover stories of power, diplomacy, and scandal that have shaped the area. The tour continues to Sheridan Circle before winding through the serene streets of Kalorama to visit the historic Woodrow Wilson House, a preserved gem of the past. Concluding back at the Dupont Circle Metro, this tour offers a captivating blend of architecture.

Known as the Gilded Age’s “Millionaire’s Row,” this portion of Embassy Row showcases grand, opulent mansions that once belonged to the wealthiest figures in Washington, D.C. These architectural marvels represent a variety of styles, from Beaux-Arts to Italian Renaissance Revival, serving as a testament to the glamour and excess of a bygone era.


Massachusetts Avenue is home to a dazzling array of international diplomatic missions, each embassy offering a glimpse into their country’s culture and heritage. These buildings not only host diplomatic affairs but also offer events that celebrate their respective nations’ rich histories and traditions.

At the heart of the neighborhood, Dupont Circle serves as an oasis of social interaction and community vibrancy. The Dupont Circle Fountain, designed in 1921 by sculptors Daniel Chester French and Henry Bacon, is an iconic meeting point surrounded by manicured parks and bustling streets. This lively area features local markets, street performers, and cafés, adding to its reputation as a hub for culture and gathering.


A historic private club dating back to 1878, the Cosmos Club is housed in a majestic mansion that exudes sophistication. Known as a gathering place for intellectuals, dignitaries, and members of the arts and sciences, the club carries a long legacy of academic and cultural contributions. The building itself is an architectural gem, featuring richly decorated interiors and a grand façade.

Anderson House, a marvel of early 20th-century design, was once the winter residence of Larz and Isabel Anderson. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati. The house’s ornate décor, with Italian murals and carved woodwork, reflects the Andersons’ world travels and refined taste.

Nestled in the Kalorama neighborhood, the Woodrow Wilson House is a lovingly preserved time capsule of the former president’s life. This historic site features period furnishings, personal artifacts, and educational displays about Wilson’s presidency and legacy.


A hidden gem in the city, the Spanish Steps provides a quiet and picturesque escape from the urban bustle. Modeled after the famous steps in Rome, this charming staircase is surrounded by lush greenery and historic homes.

On this tour, you will hear the story of President Lincoln's assassination. Your guide will share historical photographs and anecdotes to set the scene as you stop at Lafayette Square Park, St. John's Church, and Ford's Theater. It is a story filled with intrigue, mystery, and betrayal.

The trajectory of this nation was changed on one night in a small family run theater when President Lincoln was assassinated. What lead up that moment? Who was behind this coordinated plot?

The entire story is stranger than fiction and on this two hour walking tour you will trace the steps of the killers and learn all about this dark night. It is a story filled with intrigue, mystery and betrayal. Join this family friendly tour and see why this is one of our highest rated tours in Washington.

• Walk past the White House and Lafayette Square, setting the stage for the tumultuous events that followed.  
• Visit the very site of Secretary of State Seward's attempted assassination and learn how it was part of a larger, coordinated plot.  
• Hear about the original kidnapping plot and its transformation into one of America's most infamous nights.  
• See landmarks like the National Theatre and the site of Kirkwood House Hotel, tied to the Vice President’s attempted assassination.  
• Relive the odd and tragic personal stories surrounding Lincoln’s family. 
• Witness the exteriors of Ford's Theatre and Peterson's Boarding House, where Lincoln took his final breath.  
• Hear the fascinating details of Baptist Alley, the conspirators’ escape route, and stand in awe at the places where these dramatic events unfolded.  

You'll learn about the events that led up to the attempted assassination of the Secretary of State and the Vice President, as well as the assassination of President Lincoln. Following in his footsteps from the White House to Ford's Theatre to Peterson's Boarding House, where he took his final breath.

Get to see historic photos of the original buildings as you walk and get a glimpse into 1865 Washington.

This is a exterior only walking tour. We do not enter any buildings on this tour.

On this tour, you will hear the story of President Lincoln's assassination. Your guide will share historical photographs and anecdotes to set the scene as you stop at Lafayette Square Park, St. John's Church, and Ford's Theater. It is a story filled with intrigue, mystery, and betrayal.

The trajectory of this nation was changed on one night in a small family run theater when President Lincoln was assassinated. What lead up that moment? Who was behind this coordinated plot?

The entire story is stranger than fiction and on this two hour walking tour you will trace the steps of the killers and learn all about this dark night. It is a story filled with intrigue, mystery and betrayal. Join this family friendly tour and see why this is one of our highest rated tours in Washington.
Walk past the White House and Lafayette Square, setting the stage for the tumultuous events that followed. Visit the very site of Secretary of State Seward's attempted assassination and learn how it was part of a larger, coordinated plot. Hear about the original kidnapping plot and its transformation into one of America's most infamous nights. See landmarks like the National Theatre and the site of Kirkwood House Hotel, tied to the Vice President’s attempted assassination. Relive the odd and tragic personal stories surrounding Lincoln’s family. Witness the exteriors of Ford's Theatre and Peterson's Boarding House, where Lincoln took his final breath. Hear the fascinating details of Baptist Alley, the conspirators’ escape route, and stand in awe at the places where these dramatic events unfolded.
You'll learn about the events that led up to the attempted assassination of the Secretary of State and the Vice President, as well as the assassination of President Lincoln. Following in his footsteps from the White House to Ford's Theatre to Peterson's Boarding House, where he took his final breath.

Get to see historic photos of the original buildings as you walk and get a glimpse into 1865 Washington.

This is a exterior only walking tour. We do not enter any buildings on this tour.

This 2.5-hour walking tour includes stops at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknowns, where you will witness the time-honored tradition of the Changing of the Guard, Arlington House, and much more, with an optional extended self-guided audio at Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial.
We don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. You'll hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here, too. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones.
Pay respects to the only two presidents buried in Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy and Willard H. Taft.
At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, we'll learn what it takes to be a sentinel and how the tomb is guarded 24/7 in any weather.
We'll experience Arlington House, visiting the "Slave Quarters" and Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery.
Visit the Military Women's Memorial & Museum to learn how women have contributed to the American military.
While we end the tour inside Arlington National Cemetery, we provide a free self-guided audio tour for anyone who wants to complete the 15-minute walk to visit the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery with instructions on how to get back or how to continue to the nearest Metro.
**Please note that we cannot accommodate large strollers or wheelchairs on this tour. This tour includes stairs. We can arrange private tours that avoid the stairs.**

This is a family-friendly ghost tour through Georgetown to see this exclusive neighborhood's darker side. Stroll among the historic streets, manicured gardens, and Victorian row houses as you hear stories and deep, dark secrets about DC’s finest neighborhood's forgotten past.
We will see one of the most haunted and historic buildings in Washington, DC, the Old Stone House. A pre-Revolutionary home whose original builder may still roam the halls.
Look up at old porches painted Haint Blue to keep out the spirits from crossing over the porch. But what if the spirit was already inside?
Find out what happened at boarding schools turned hospitals during the American Civil War. Can you still hear the screams of amputations with no sedation?
Walk past the historic house whose lights turned off every night at the same time; a nanny's rules enforced long after her departure.
Meet an eccentric man who built stairs to nowhere, slept in a coffin and refused to add electricity to his 1799 home. Hear why one of our guides refuses to lead this tour because he has been stalking her for 10 years, flickering lights when she walks by. End the tour at the Exorcist Stairs, featured in The Exorcist, and hear the true story that inspired a Georgetown student to write the book.

Take in the grandeur of Capitol Hill on a guided walking tour to explore the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and the US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative and judicial branches, discover the history behind each turn, and step inside with the included entry tickets.
Supreme Court: Marvel at the Marple Palace. The tour does not enter the halls of justice, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch.
Gaze at the intricate mosaic and artwork of the Library of Congress' Main Hall and Reading Room. See an original Gutenberg Bible, learn about Thomas Jefferson's literary pursuits, and view his original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and have some time to explore the newest exhibit, "Treasures."
Admire the collection of the library's most precious items, such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address handwritten by President Abraham Lincoln, original handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s original drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee and Steven Ditko for the Spider-Man comic, and President James Madison’s crystal flute (the one that Lizzo got to play).
See the US Capitol Building to marvel at its neoclassical style and iconic architecture while your guide details its rich history. Learn what survived the Burning of Washington and how the Statue of Freedom was placed at the top of the dome in the midst of the American Civil War.

Discover the best angle to get the full building in your photo, before coming to your last stop, the Capital Visitor Center. Here, see the original plaster model of Freedom and a few of the statues from the National Statuary Collection.
Your guide will also secure those hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led "Red Coat" tour for you to use at the end. Their experience brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House for a full experience of the US Capitol. We include this tour in the overall length of the tour, but please remember there will be a separate docent for this experience. We include this tour in the overall length of the tour, but please remember there will be a separate docent for this experience.

Philadelphia’s storied past is not merely a collection of landmarks. It is a curated archive of the curious, the controversial, and the quietly extraordinary.

On this privately guided exploration of Logan Circle and its grand surroundings, we move beyond postcard views and monumental architecture to uncover the city’s more eccentric layers. Rivalries from the infamous Bone Wars. Art fortunes contested in courtrooms. Religious riots, secretive sects, cryptic sidewalk messages about resurrection, public spectacles of justice, and the whispered tale of a skyline curse. This is history with an edge, refined, complex, and unapologetically fascinating.

For those who prefer their stories layered and their discoveries discreet, this experience reveals a Philadelphia rarely encountered by the casual visitor.
Highlights Along the Way

The Franklin Institute

Beyond its celebrated scientific legacy lies a tapestry of urban legends tied to Benjamin Franklin himself. Innovation, intrigue, and a few whispered curiosities.

The Barnes Foundation

A world class collection shadowed by legal battles and scandal, where masterpieces hang alongside the dramatic story of a founder determined to control his legacy from beyond the grave.

All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors

A powerful tribute whose original placement sparked controversy, revealing deeper tensions about memory, race, and recognition in the city’s history.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Dinosaur bones and scientific prestige, with just enough unexplained lore to keep the imagination alert.

Toynbee Tiles

Cryptic messages embedded in the sidewalks, their origin debated for decades. A puzzle beneath your feet.

Swann Memorial Fountain

Elegant and symbolic, layered with mythological meaning and subtle storytelling within its sculpted waters.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple

Imposing and luminous, its presence adds a modern chapter to the city’s long spiritual narrative.

William Penn Statue

Guardian of the skyline and centerpiece of the legendary sports curse that once captivated the city.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

A sanctuary that withstood nineteenth century anti Catholic riots, becoming a symbol of resilience amid unrest.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument

Honoring a Revolutionary hero whose global fight for liberty extended far beyond American shores.

Mace’s Crossing

A step into Philadelphia’s tavern culture, where deals were struck, rumors spread, and history unfolded over a glass.

Comcast Center

A modern architectural statement blending glass, steel, and ambition into the evolving skyline.

This is not a ghost tour. Not a standard history walk.

It is a refined journey into Philadelphia’s most intriguing chapters, designed for guests who appreciate depth, nuance, and stories told just beneath the surface.