Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

4.2
(10 reviews)
Washington DC, USA

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

You are Duncan Shepherd, son of Frank Underwood. Released from jail by an unknown ally, follow cryptic text messages through 11 iconic DC landmarks to uncover who freed you and why. This puzzle walk turns the National Mall into a political thriller.

Begin at the US Capitol and trace a path past the National Gallery, the National Archives, and the Department of Justice. Decode clues at Ford's Theatre where Lincoln was shot, visit DC's oldest church, and end face-to-face with the White House.

Real political history collides with House of Cards at every stop. Hoover's secret files on presidents, a stolen Clinton document, the Civil War hospital inside the Capitol, all woven into the mystery of who killed Frank Underwood.

Whether you love House of Cards or DC history, this walk connects fictional drama to the real scandals that shaped American politics.

Play anytime at your own pace using the Questo app. Allow around 66 minutes for the full quest.

What's Included

Real DC political scandals and secrets woven into every stop
Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
House of Cards storyline: play as Duncan Shepherd, Underwood's secret son
Clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
US Capitol, National Archives, Ford's Theatre, the White House
Self-guided political thriller puzzle walk through 11 DC landmarks
Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Go to Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point
The White House

You will finish at The White House.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will start your exploration here and you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Gallery of Art. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    National Archives Museum

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Archives Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at US Department of Justice. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    US Navy Memorial Plaza

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at US Navy Memorial Plaza. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Portrait Gallery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Ford's Theatre

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Ford's Theatre. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Press Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Hotel Washington. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    White House

    You will finish at The White House. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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