Ville dell'età dell'oro, diplomazia ad alta posta in gioco e sordidi scandali convergono a Dupont Circle, un tempo ai margini rurali della capitale e in seguito un parco giochi per i ricchi di Washington. Oggi, le sue strade alberate mostrano alcune delle architetture più suggestive della città, dalle maestose residenze neoclassiche alle eclettiche case Arts & Crafts. In questo tour a piedi di due ore, ripercorreremo l'evoluzione di Embassy Row e del quartiere circostante di Dupont, scoprendo le storie dietro le grandi facciate. Incontra gli arrampicatori sociali, i mediatori di potere e gli eccentrici residenti della città, dall'influente socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth a Evalyn Walsh McLean e la sua famigerata Hope Diamond. Qui, architettura e ambizione si intrecciano con la storia della drammatica trasformazione di Washington di fine secolo.
Dupont Circle è il cuore di questo quartiere storico, con una fontana fotogenica al suo centro dai progettisti del Lincoln Memorial.
Passeggia lungo Embassy Row e ammira alcune delle proprietà più impressionanti della città, che spaziano dal Neoclassico alle Belle Arti, alla Regina Anna e altro ancora. Incontra gli arrampicatori sociali, i mediatori di potere e gli eccentrici residenti della città, dall'influente socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth a Evalyn Walsh McLean e la sua famigerata Hope Diamond.
Ascolta la storia dietro la sfarzosa ambasciata indonesiana, un tempo sede del diamante Hope.
Questa imponente villa era l'ex casa della coppia di potere più ricca di Washington DC, ora sede della più antica organizzazione patriottica della nazione.
Una splendida villa di belle arti vicino a Sheridan Circle, dove la leggenda della musica Ahmet Ertegun ha iniziato.
Un monumento della Guerra Civile con un retroscena bizzarro, progettato dallo scultore del Monte Rushmore.
Un tranquillo quartiere residenziale fuori Embassy Row che il nome significa "Bella Vista" in greco. Ora sede di alcuni dei personaggi più influenti di Washington.
Ex casa post-presidenza di Woodrow Wilson
La versione modesta di Washington del famoso punto di riferimento europeo rende un'oasi nascosta e tranquilla nel mezzo della città.
Il primo museo di arte moderna negli Stati Uniti
Per ottenere un rimborso completo, cancella la prenotazione almeno 24 ore prima della partenza programmata.
I took this tour with Sam in late August 2026. I was not familiar with DuPont Circle, and interested in exploring a different part of DC. Sam gave a great tour. He shared his love of architecture, some local lore, and many humorous antedotes. Highly recommend!
Thanks so much! We appreciate your review of Sam's tour!
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!
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| Tour | Durata | Valutazione | Prezzo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour architettonico a piedi di Dupont Circle e Embassy Row | 2 ore | 5.0 (123) | $48 | |
 DC Monuments by Night: 10+ Landmarks | Open-Top Upgrade Available | 3 ore | 4.7 (7,261) | $58 | Vedi |
 DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets | 3 ore | 4.6 (5,938) | $63 | Vedi |
 Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley | 2h 30min | 4.6 (4,199) | $60 | Vedi |
 Hop-on Hop-off Tour of DC with 18 Stops and Arlington Audio Tour | 1h–1h 50min | 3.5 (4,028) | $45 | Vedi |
 Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise | 6 ore | 4.7 (3,731) | $89 | Vedi |
 Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night | 2 ore | 4.8 (3,238) | $54 | Vedi |