Capitol Hill Scandals: Secrets and Intrigue Tour

Explore the haunted history of the White House at night. Discover ghostly tales and scandals with expert guides on this adults-only walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church - See the Church of the Presidents, where robed figures come each time the death of a prominent figure is announced only to quickly disappear.
  • White House - Our historian guides tell you stories and walk you through of flirtatious first ladies, presidential affairs and more.
  • Decatur House - Hear the story of…
What's Included
  • Walk around Tragedy Square & see the White House at night
  • Adult Only Tour
  • Professional Local Tour Guide & Gossip Peddler
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Capitol Hill, delving into the political intrigue, scandals, and astonishing events of American history. Uncover tales of secret liaisons, courtroom dramas, duels of honor, and fierce rivalries that Congress might prefer to keep hidden. Along the journey, learn about Civil War spies, assaults on the Senate floor,…

Location
Capitol South Station
C Street Southeast
Tour begins outside the Capitol South Metro Station (there is only one exit) at 1st and C Streets SE. Look for your guide in orange.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jamie_g
Dec 28, 2025
Rebecca was awesome and... - Rebecca was awesome and shared some really great stories. As we wandered museums the day after our tour, my husband and I kept recalling stories shared with us and looking for specific figures in photos (we found Alice Roosevelt more than once!). It was a great time and I would recommend it to anyone interested.
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Timcn3120zn
Oct 16, 2025
A great couples tour after the museums close - My wife and I were looking for an activity to do after the museum's closed. We are The parting type and don't drink so it limits the options. I saw this tour and thought it looked interesting so we signed up. Trevor was awesome! He was very engaging, told great stories and allowed you to learn a little bit of history and a fun way. The tour is listed as 1.5 hours and we finished at a little over that time. He had an iPad where he could show pictures of the people he was talking about and that helped you visualize some of the stories a bit better. Hopefully people can understand that with the government shutdown, there's still lots of great things to do in the city and this is one of them. I love the fact that I have a little bit of hearing loss for my younger days of listening to the radio too loud and I was able to hear Trevor perfectly. In a city where the surroundings can be a little bit loud, having a tour guide that is loud enough for the person in the back row to hear is hard and Trevor checks that box. If you have a chance to go on a tour with Trevor, take it. You won't be disappointed.
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H4831ybheatherb
Aug 29, 2025
Super fun, scandalous tour! - Ingeborg was an amazing guide - the perfect amount of scandal all told with wit & humor. My friend and I had so much fun! Would def recommend and will do other tours with this group!
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Elizabeth_k
Aug 6, 2025
Fun informative tour.... - Fun informative tour. Trevor was great. We all had a good time. Good answers to random questions we asked.
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490tuulis
Aug 2, 2025
AWESOME tour! - I had the best time on this tour!! Ingeborg did an amazing job. So fun to learn about the most wild untold stories of Washington. Highly, highly recommend!!
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223adelaides
Aug 2, 2025
Ingeborg is the Inge-best - Ingeborg was PHENOMENAL!! So fun with a great sense of humor and immense historical knowledge (gory and sordid anecdotes included)! I have done many DC walking tours over the years, but this one is my favorite of all. Huge recommend!!
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H4515tojackp
Aug 2, 2025
Crazy stories - this tour was so much fun! Truth is stranger than fiction and if you think things are scandalous today, just wait til you hear about the old days. I learned a little more than I ever thought I wanted to know, things you won’t learn in History class! Fun night for grown ups!
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Eriksf4349we
Aug 1, 2025
Fun and funny fascinating facts. - It was fun, funny, and fascinating! So great to hear these true stories I didn’t know while standing so close to where they happened! Our guide, Ingeborg, was knowledgeable, entertaining, and welcoming. We just loved it!
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Melaniepl8658qy
Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful night time tour - We’ve been on several night tours that explore the darker side of different cities. This was our favorite! It was engaging from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour!
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Britreubenh
Aug 1, 2025
Don't Miss! White House At Night, Scandals Tour - Excellent tour, highly recommend! So much fun. Our tour guide, Ingeborg, kept us riveted with her stories. The White House has seen a lot!
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).