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Step into the past and see Washington, D.C. in a whole new way. Meet your guide near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey through the vibrant and layered history of the city’s first Asian community.
This story-filled walking tour uncovers big dreams, bold activism, and dramatic moments that helped shape the Nation’s Capital:
Discover the failed lottery that hoped to launch Washington, D.C. as a seat of power
Learn how Hecht’s Department Store became a center for civic advocacy and change
Explore Clara Barton’s tireless efforts to locate missing Civil War soldiers and bring answers to grieving families
Meet the woman sentenced to death for her role in the Lincoln Assassination
Step into the tense evening when Abraham Lincoln was shot, just blocks away
This tour blends hidden history with dramatic storytelling, revealing how culture, commerce, and courage shaped the streets you walk today.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet near the entry of the Chinatown Metro Station by the Friendship Arch. There is a sign with "630" on it and your guide will be wearing a Meandering Map Tours shirt!
Itinerary
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1Chinatown
Learn about the city's first Asian community and their resilience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step back in time and explore the origins of Washington, D.C.'s first downtown Learn about the city's first Asian community and its rich history Discover the story of a woman who received the death penalty for her role in the Lincoln Assassination Understand the efforts of Clara Barton to locate missing soldiers of the Civil War Explore the first commercial center for Washington, D.C. in Penn Quarter
1 hour 30 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
- 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.
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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.
- 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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