Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Lafayette Square & Foggy Bottom
Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Lafayette Square & Foggy Bottom
[Tours are generally offered March through October. Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up.]DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck.People want to be close to power. And from the time D.C.
was founded, that meant being close to the White House. You'll check out Lafayette Square and the neighborhood of Foggy Bottom. You'll explore the homes and buildings where presidents lived, worked, partied, plotted and worshipped -- before, during and after their time in office.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Lafayette Square
The "President's Park" was the hub of political and social life in the early years of DC. Get great views of the White House and check out the presidential history for the neighborhood.
40 minutesOctagon Museum
We'll see the exterior of one of DC's oldest buildings -- which was also a makeshift White House!
15 minutesIncluded
- Walking tour with a presidential history expert (and former comedian)
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Our tours are entirely outdoors and limited to 8 people.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.