Tour a pie por el círculo de Dupont y Embassy Row
Descripción
Mansiones de la Edad de Oro, diplomacia de alto riesgo y escándalos sórdidos convergen en Dupont Circle, una vez en el borde rural de la capital y más tarde un patio de recreo para los ricos de Washington. Hoy en día, sus calles arboladas muestran algunas de las arquitecturas más llamativas de la ciudad, desde residencias neoclásicas señoriales hasta eclécticas casas de Artes y Oficios. En este recorrido a pie de dos horas, rastrearemos la evolución de Embassy Row y el vecindario circundante de Dupont, descubriendo las historias detrás de las grandes fachadas. Conoce a los escaladores sociales, corredores de poder y residentes excéntricos de la ciudad, desde la influyente socialité Alice Roosevelt Longworth hasta Evalyn Walsh McLean y su infame Hope Diamond. Aquí, la arquitectura y la ambición se entrelazan con la historia de la dramática transformación de Washington de principios de siglo.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Dupont Circle es el corazón de este barrio histórico, con una fuente fotogénica en su centro por los diseñadores del Lincoln Memorial.
Camine por Embassy Row y vea algunas de las propiedades más impresionantes de la ciudad, que abarcan toda la gama arquitectónica, desde neoclásica hasta Beaux-Arts y Queen Anne, entre otras. Conoce a los escaladores sociales, corredores de poder y residentes excéntricos de la ciudad, desde la influyente socialité Alice Roosevelt Longworth hasta Evalyn Walsh McLean y su infame Hope Diamond.
Escuche la historia detrás de la opulenta Embajada de Indonesia, una vez hogar del Diamante de la Esperanza.
Esta imponente mansión fue la antigua casa de la pareja de poder más rica de Washington DC, ahora sede de la organización patriótica más antigua de la nación.
Una hermosa mansión de bellas artes en Sheridan Circle, donde la leyenda de la música Ahmet Ertegun comenzó.
Un monumento de la Guerra Civil con una extraña historia de fondo, diseñado por el escultor del Monte Rushmore.
Un barrio residencial tranquilo de Embassy Row que el nombre significa "Hermosa vista" en griego. Ahora hogar de algunos de los personajes más influyentes de Washington.
Antigua casa posterior a la presidencia de Woodrow Wilson
La modesta versión de Washington del famoso hito europeo lo convierte en un tranquilo oasis escondido en el centro de la ciudad.
El primer museo de arte moderno en los Estados Unidos.
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Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Accesible para silla de ruedas
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Las opciones de transporte son accesibles para sillas de ruedas
- Todas las áreas y superficies son accesibles para sillas de ruedas
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(122)
New-ish to the area and thoroughly enjoyed this tour. I have been "enamored" by Dupont Circle and the Embassies since my arrival here and this tour gave me a great overview and historical reference to both. Two hours was perfect and it was not a taxing physical venture.
Welcome to the neighborhood, and thank you for reviewing our Dupont Circle & Embassy Row tour! Hope to see you again soon! :)
This was a great tour. Our tour guide sam was full of facts and stories which made the tour very interesting. Loved hearing the history of those beautiful buildings. This is a great way to explore DC
Thank you so much!
My friends and I enjoyed the architectural walking tour around Dupont Circle, Embassy Row and Kalorama. We met at the Dupont Circle fountain, which is easy to get to from the Metro. Our guide Mark was full of information about the history of the buildings, and the people who lived and died there. He had pictures to show how it looked in the past. It's a combination of walking and standing, all outside. Wear comfortable shoes.
Thank you so much for reviewing Mark's tour!
Walk around the neighborhood of DuPont Circle with a knowledgeable guide who relayed both the architecture of the homes and the stories of the lives of the rich and famous owners.
Thank you Shawn!
We are locals who take walking tours in cities all over the world, yet we had not taken a walking tour in DC! We booked the Embassy Row tour for my native Washingtonian husband’s birthday. This was one of the best walking tours we have had anywhere. There were maybe 12 of us most of them tourists. Sam is entertaining, knowledgeable and really enjoys what he does. There is gossip, there are jokes, there are wonderfully told stories and of course, there is attention to the architectural details. Sam made the whole area come alive while still being attentive to a person who was in a wheelchair. The wo+ hours of a cold day flew by. We have lived here forever and learned a ton of new things about Embassy Row, Dupont Circle and the Phillips. Our new plan is to take all of DC Design’s tours over the next couple of years. Don't go anywhere, Sam1
Wow, thank you so much for this stellar review of Sam! We so appreciate the endorsement, especially from longtime locals. Hope to see you again soon!
So glad we took this walking tour! Our guide Sam was welcoming and knowledgable, and he kept us moving at a good pace while entertaining us along the way and making sure to answer all our questions. I will not hesitate to book another DC Designs tour next time I'm in the area!
Thank you Wendy! Hope to see you again soon!
We had a fantastic day with Sam! He has the best energy, you could definitely tell he loves history, his job and telling intriguing stories. A group of us friends who live in Dupont Circle thought it'd be fun to check out the tour to learn more about where we live and we now know the most interesting facts about our neighborhood. Now when we have visitors to DC, we'll be able to impress them with our knowledge :) This tour is a recommendation for both visitors and residents of DC!
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your review, especially from a local! :)
We enjoyed our Embassy Row Tour with Carolyn so much that we booked a Georgetown Tour with he as well for later in the week. Incredibly knowledgeable. Fun! HIGHLY recommend!
Thank you so much! I had a great time touring with you both! :)
Highly recommend this tour for tourists and locals alike. I have lived around DC for years but learned so much! Sam, our tour guide, was wonderful. Absolutely knew his DC history and architecture styles - and was thoroughly entertaining! Looking forward to doing more with DC Design!
We love to hear that, thank you so much!
We learned so much - history and architecture. Lovely walk! Sam is a terrific guide and provided a great experience.
Thanks so much, Sherri!
