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Mansions & Misdeeds: A Gilded Age History Tour of Dupont Circle
Washington DC, USA
$59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Before it was the cosmopolitan heart of DC, Dupont Circle was a wasteland transformed by "Boss" Shepherd’s corrupt politics and the staggering wealth of the "Nouveau Riche." Join us for a walking journey through the Gilded Age, where we strip back the marble facades of DC’s most iconic mansions to reveal the scandals within.
From the "smart set" of Embassy Row to the tragic curse of the Hope Diamond, you’ll learn how the city’s elite reinvented themselves—and sometimes lost everything—in the quest for social dominance.
Highlights
The Beer Baron’s Castle: Visit the Heurich House, the city’s first fireproof home, built by the man who survived "Death" and Prohibition.
The Hope Diamond Curse: Stand before the Walsh-McLean House and hear the tragic tale of Evelyn McLean’s "cursed" fortune.
Diplomatic Intrigues: Explore the Larz Anderson House, a 50-room palace designed for the most exclusive 12 weeks of the year.
Secret Doors & Scandals: Pass by the O Street Mansion’s 100+ secret doors
From the "smart set" of Embassy Row to the tragic curse of the Hope Diamond, you’ll learn how the city’s elite reinvented themselves—and sometimes lost everything—in the quest for social dominance.
Highlights
The Beer Baron’s Castle: Visit the Heurich House, the city’s first fireproof home, built by the man who survived "Death" and Prohibition.
The Hope Diamond Curse: Stand before the Walsh-McLean House and hear the tragic tale of Evelyn McLean’s "cursed" fortune.
Diplomatic Intrigues: Explore the Larz Anderson House, a 50-room palace designed for the most exclusive 12 weeks of the year.
Secret Doors & Scandals: Pass by the O Street Mansion’s 100+ secret doors
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Mansions & Misdeeds: A Gilded Age History Tour of Dupont Circle
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at the 1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House just south of Dupont Circle
Address is 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20036
Feel free to arrive early and relax with a drink prior to the tour
Tour time is departure time. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Return details
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Heurich House MuseumVisit a beer garden at the former mansion of a historic brewer.
- 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. (pass by)
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Anderson HouseA Gilded Age mansion which houses the Society of the Cincinnati, a fraternal order that pre-dates the Constitution
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Hear stories of noted socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean, known for her elaborate parties and immense wealth, and how her former home became an embassy.
- Explore the circle park that lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood and learn the history of the neighborhood, from early establishment to today. (pass by)
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Hear tragic tales about the Wadsworth family that this house was constructed for.
- Discover a mansion that was designed by an earlyAfrican-American architect. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Mansions & Misdeeds: A Gilded Age History Tour of Dupont Circle
Washington DC, USA
$59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!