• Dupont Circle - At the heart of this historic neighborhood lies Dupont Circle, featuring a picturesque fountain designed by the creators of the Lincoln Memorial.
• Embassy Row - Stroll along Embassy Row to admire some of the city’s most stunning properties, showcasing architectural styles from Neo-classical to Beaux-Arts to Queen Anne and beyond. Encounter the city’s social elite, power players, and unique residents, including notable figures like socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Evalyn Walsh McLean with her famous Hope Diamond.
• Embassy of Indonesia - Discover the story behind the lavish Indonesian Embassy, which was once the residence of the Hope Diamond.
• Anderson House - This grand mansion, once home to Washington DC’s wealthiest power couple, now serves as the headquarters for the nation’s oldest patriotic organization.
• Residence of the Turkish Ambassador - A stunning Beaux-Arts mansion near Sheridan Circle, where music icon Ahmet Ertegun began his illustrious career.
• Sheridan Circle Northwest - A Civil War monument with an intriguing history, crafted by the sculptor of Mount Rushmore.
• Kalorama - A serene residential area off Embassy Row, whose name means “Beautiful View” in Greek, now home to some of Washington’s most influential figures.
• The President Woodrow Wilson House - The former residence of Woodrow Wilson after his presidency.
• Spanish Steps - Washington’s own charming version of the renowned European landmark, offering a peaceful hidden retreat in the city.
• The Phillips Collection - The first modern art museum established in the United States.

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• Gratuities

Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and intriguing scandals come together in Dupont Circle, which was once on the outskirts of the capital and later became a playground for Washington’s elite. Today, its tree-lined avenues display some of the city’s most impressive architecture, ranging from grand Neoclassical residences to unique Arts & Crafts homes.

This two-hour walking tour will explore the development of Embassy Row and the surrounding Dupont neighborhood, revealing the stories behind the magnificent façades. Encounter the city’s social climbers, power brokers, and eccentric inhabitants—from the influential socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth to Evalyn Walsh McLean and her notorious Hope Diamond. Here, architecture and ambition merge with the tale of Washington’s dramatic transformation at the turn of the century.

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