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A scandalous walk around the White House about Presidential affairs, duels, murders & First Ladies dabbling in the occult. Sex, murder, politics & more; we share stories other guides won't tell you.
Which President and First Lady broke a bed when they were finally reunited after a summer apart? Read letters from a former President to his mistress. Hear about wild affairs that led to duels and murder.
You probably don't want to imagine any President naked, but we have the stories.
Hear about the first time the insanity plea was used and the affair that caused it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour begins at the portico of St. John's Church Lafayette Square, the yellow columned church at the corner of 16th and H St NW across the street from Lafayette Square. Look for your guide in orange.
The tour ends on the south side of the White House, near the White House Visitor Center. Exact location varies based on security and events in the area.
Itinerary
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1
See the Church of the Presidents, where robed figures come each time the death of a prominent figure is announced only to quickly disappear.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
White House (Pass by)
Our historian guides tell you stories and walk you through of flirtatious first ladies, presidential affairs and more.
Admission ticket free -
2
Hear the story of the original owner who died in a duel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Hear about naked Presidents (sorry for the visual image!) and talk about intrepid female reporters, hot tub parties, and a disrobed Prime Minster who was the guest from hell.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Lafayette Square
Hear stories of torrid love affairs that ended in murder...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Which President and First Lady broke the bed on the first night back together after a summer apart?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG
Was the term lobbyist coined after by a President here?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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