29. Scandal & Stone: The Untold Architecture of Downtown DC

Scandal & Stone: The Untold Architecture of Downtown DC

Tour description:

Step into the shadows of Downtown DC where stunning architecture hides scandal, power plays and untold stories. On this two-hour walking tour, we’ll explore grand hotels, Romanesque towers and forgotten facades that once hosted spies, secret societies, political mistresses, media coverups and labor battles. From the opulent Willard Hotel to the haunted halls of Hotel Monaco, we'll uncover the city’s polished surface—and the chaos underneath. This isn’t your typical monument tour. It’s scandal in stone. Please note: This is an outdoor walking tour. We will not enter the buildings.

Tour Guide: Ayana Everett; DC native, licensed tour guide and founder, Untold DC Tours

Ward: 2

TOUR INFORMATION:

Tour Starting Location:

Willard Hotel

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Meet outside the entrance to the Willard Hotel.

· Closest Metro or Bus Line: Metro Center

· Tour Ending Location: 700 F St NW

· Tour Length: 2 hours

· Tour Distance: 1 miles

· Fitness Level: Low Level (slow walking, flat terrain)

· Audio Enhancer: No

· ASL: No

· Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

· Stroller Accessible: Yes

Host or Publisher Events DC