Private tour in Washington DC William H

Dupont Circle and Embassy Row Tour

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William H.

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I am a Washingtonian, born and bred, and I mean that literally. I am a descendant of the enslaved at Mount Vernon. Tracing my roots back eight generations to Mount Vernon. As a young boy walking on Capitol Hill, I remember the Tour Guides guiding the out-of-towners about the city. Most were then ladies with white gloves and umbrellas. I didn't think much of the white gloves, but that's a bygone era and what women of culture wore. I remember thinking, what a fantastic job to have, showing folks about the monuments, the Memorials, and the Halls of Congress. After 30 years of working as a government attorney dealing with labor law, retirement allowed me to seriously pursue tour guiding. I earned an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Education from Fisk University (Nashville, Tennessee) and a law degree from Howard University. After 30 years of working as a government attorney dealing with labor law, retirement allowed me to seriously pursue tour guiding. I am also a copywriter promoting bleisure travel, food, and wine. And a fiction author of a legal thriller and mystery series. As a storyteller, my tours include anecdotes packed with historical facts. No matter your particular interest, I can help you plan the perfect DC tour. My guiding experience includes being a step-on guide for student buses during the busy Spring high season. These tours usually include Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall monuments, and memorials. I provide Smithsonian Museum tours, including the National Gallery of Art and the Museum of African American History and Culture, and treks through historic neighborhoods. I make every tour special - blending in-depth information, local insight, illuminating stories, and chocked with discoveries. I bring enthusiasm and expertise with the hope of creating a memorable one-of-a-kind tour experience. District of Columbia Licensed Tour Guide Member of the Washington Guild of Professional Tour Guides Received Training from the Guide Services of Washington Willing to make transportation arrangements. I can accompany you in your vehicle, or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Visitors are advised to consider the cost of parking using the subway system Visitors will also incur the cost of parking.

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Overview of your Washington Dc tour

Meeting at the foot of Dupont Circle. The Dupont Circle Fountain, a memorial to Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Dupont Memorial Fountain, a prominent American naval officer was designed by Henry Bacon and sculpted by Daniel Chester French, both of whom collaborated on the Lincoln Memorial. The fountain was dedicated in 1921. This stroll along Massachusetts Avenue through the heart of the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, pass many of Washington's 170 embassies and consulates. In the grand Victorian Beaux Arts mansions built by the robber barons of the Gilded Age to the modern green environment designs. On this two hour walking tour you will see the mansions of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Washington Socialite and daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, and the Patterson Mansion, once owned by socialite and newspaper publisher Eleanor Josephine Medill "Cissy" Patterson, another socialite whose home was the venue of choice for Washington's elite for over a century. Museums on the route include Heurich House and the And

Your Washington Dc tour itinerary

Of the 140 diplomatic missions in the District of Columbia 40 are located on Massachusetts Avenue's Embassy Row where traditional and vernacular architecture compete. This two-hour walk will begin at Dupont Circle with over 40 embassies, and including some main highlights like: • Mansions of Socialites and Sissy Patterson and Alice Roosevelt Longworth • The Islamic Center of Washington DC • The Kalorama Homes of President Barak Obama and the Kushners of the Trump administration. • The Official Vice President's Residence at the Naval Observatory. Tour can be customized upon request feel free to contact me

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a Walking tour from 17th and Massachusetts Avenue to the Naval Observatory. As with all my tours, it may be customized to include transportation at an additional cost to cover transportation at $50 an hour.

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Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meet up at the fountain in Dupont Circle You can find it with google maps using the link below: https://goo.gl/maps/eqKZPnHt7NFDzPi89

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Architecture
History
Tour reference number
1017915
Languages
English
Activity level
Light

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Who is this private tour in Dupont Circle best suited for?

This private tour in Dupont Circle is perfect for travellers interested in history, architecture, and culture. It's ideal for those who want to explore the historic Dupont Circle neighbourhood and Embassy Row, with its grand Victorian Beaux Arts mansions and embassies. The tour is also great for anyone looking to connect with a local guide like William H. for deeper insights into the area's rich past.

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