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Stone and Scandal takes you beyond the polished façades of DC's downtown buildings and into the power, secrets, and scandals that shaped Washington, DC. From historic hotels and grand buildings to the hidden moments that unfolded inside them, you’ll uncover a side of the city most tours don’t touch.
Dive into the power plays, quiet deals, and headline-making moments that unfolded behind DC’s most iconic buildings. You’ll walk past iconic places, but more importantly, you’ll understand what really happened there. If you’re curious about what really happened inside these walls, this is the tour for you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Willard InterContinental Washington, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Itinerary
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1InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG
Hear the untold stories of the hotel hosting an almost assisinated president, a poet who writes a war time song and a famous orator who wrote a speech that change the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Learn about a Rock N Roll star and his "alleged affair" and meeting with a U.S. President.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Learn about intentional arson, major financial crises, and security breaches that took place here
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Travel back in time and visit where a department store with a dark past revolutionized the retail industry
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit a place of worship design by the designer of the White House and learn about a parton who was involve in the biggest scandal of the 19th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Discover the institution that helped grow DC’s middle class—until its story took a tragic turn.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Once DC’s General Post Office, now a luxury hotel, this landmark carries a past as layered as its design.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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