Dupont: Mansions of the Gilded Age Walking Tour 8ppl Max

Overview

Step into the shadows of Dupont Circle, one of Washington, DC's most vibrant neighborhoods, and uncover its rowdy 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. Through gripping storytelling, you'll learn about the area’s hidden ties to national scandals that haunt Dupont Circle to this day. Are you ready to walk in the footsteps of the past—and confront the unsettling history that lies beneath the surface of one of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods?