Washington D.C. Sinister Past Walking Tour

Step into the shadows of Dupont Circle, one of Washington, D.C.'s most vibrant neighborhoods, and uncover its sinister past. This walking tour invites you to explore the forgotten stories, eerie locations, and hidden secrets that lurk beneath the surface of this seemingly picturesque area.
As you stroll through tree-lined streets and past grand townhouses, your guide will lead you through a labyrinth of historical events, from the days of Civil War espionage and political intrigue to the rise of vice and corruption in the early 20th century. You’ll visit places that once echoed with the cries of the city’s most notorious figures, from unsolved murders to clandestine meetings of political power players.

Meeting Point

1351 19th St NW

1351 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Near the Dupont Circle Metro-South Entrance by the Krispy Kreme

What's included:

• Expert Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

O Museum in The Mansion

2020 O St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

See some of the fun and interesting statues and memorabilia at the Mansion on O Street and learn how to visit this quirky house with over 100 secret passages.

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Heurich House Museum

1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, , Washington DC, 20036-1531, District of Columbia

Visit a beer garden at the former mansion of a historic brewer.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Anderson House

2118 Massachusetts Ave NW, , Washington DC, 20008-3640, District of Columbia

A Gilded Age mansion which houses the Society of the Cincinnati, a fraternal order that pre-dates the Constitution

15 minutes

Embassy of Indonesia

2020 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Hear stories of noted socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean, known for her elaborate parties and immense wealth, and how her former home became an embassy.

10 minutes

Dupont Circle

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Explore the circle park that lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood and learn the history of the neighborhood, from early establishment to today.

15 minutes

Sulgrave Club

1801 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Hear tragic tales about the Wadsworth family that this house was constructed for.

10 minutes

Embassy of Argentina

1600 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Discover a mansion that was designed by an earlyAfrican-American architect.

Pass by without stopping