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Private Tour of Political Scandals & Secrets in Washington DC

Travel Curious • 511 10th St NW • Washington DC, DC 20004

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Stories of deceit, lies and indiscretions.

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Delve into the heart of political intrigue with a private half-day walking tour of Washington, DC. Discover the stories behind some of the capital's most notorious scandals, uncovering secrets of the US political elite. Led by a professional guide, this exclusive experience takes you through the city's most iconic landmarks of power and deception.

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Focuses on political scandals and lesser-known secrets.
This entire tour is approximately 2.5 hours.
Tour is suitable for the intellectually curious and history buffs of all ages. Parental guidance is advised.
Exclusively for your group with a personal guide.
You’ll have plenty of chances to take photos along the way.
Food and gratuities are not included on this tour.
Open to participants aged 4 years and over.

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Explore the political heart of Washington D.C with an expert private guide to regale you with the stories of corruption and scandal at the very heart of political power in the USA. From stories of presidential scandals to the Secret Service, your experienced guide will weave together intrigue, conspiracy theories, and everything you never knew about how decisions are made in America.

On your private tour, you will:

See the famous buildings synonymous with American power and democracy the world over.
Learn about the 4 presidential assassinations from Abe Lincoln to JFK, and the many attempted assassinations – and how they were thwarted.
Enjoy stories of how during the Prohibition era, DC was likely, and hypocritically, the least dry place in the United States.
Get to know the main sites around the White House neighborhood, where so many national & international scandals have started or taken place, including Old Ebbitt Grill and the Willard.
Hear tales of corruption, secrets, and lies at the heart of political power in Lafayette Square, including of Kennedy's affair with suspected East German spy Inga Arvad and how his father involved the notorious FBI director, J Edgar Hoover, in ending the tryst.
Hear all the historic and very latest gossip about what really goes on behind those secure, closed doors protecting those in power, and the various drinking holes that litter the city.
Your tour ends at the White House, where you'll hear about the wild parties thrown, including Andrew Jackson's inauguration party in which he slipped out of the house through a back window to escape the rabble.

Washington DC has a reputation as a wheeler-dealer city where billion-dollar contracts, cozy media deals, and political alliances are sealed in smokey bars, boardrooms, and dinners hosted by power brokers in swanky Georgetown townhouses.

On your tour down memory lane of scandals past, discover the secrets, lies, and backstories behind DC’s congressmen, journalists, military men, and politicos throughout history.

On this tour, your guide will spill all the details of the stories of the occupants of the White House - both those from the recent past, including Nixon, Kennedy, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Obama, and Trump - and its nineteenth-century occupants.

You will trawl the haunts associated with some of Washington’s greatest rumors, indiscretions, and media storms, security details, news-hounds, senators, lawmakers, cable news stars, and White House officials.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Private Tour of Political Scandals & Secrets in Washington

Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour?

Meet your guide at the entrance to the Ford's Theatre at 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 3 hours.

What is included in the tour package?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour. This tour is suitable for intellectuals and history buffs of all ages. Their tours are all given in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests.

Is transportation included?

Transportation is not included in the Scandals and Secrets walking tour.

Is parking provided?

No, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near departure point. One of which is the 1250 H St NW Garage which charges according to length of stay, time of the day, and day of the week. You can also contact the phone number on your e-ticket to ask for advise on how to get to the departure point via car or public transport.