The Evolving City

Upcoming tours

  • Aerial view of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. look east toward the U.S. Capitol

    Pennsylvania Avenue

    Discover why D.C.’s Pennsylvania Avenue has served as the national stage for ambitious initiatives, outsize personalities, and landmark achievements.

    • 5/17
    • 9/5
  • A view of Capito Park's twin towers

    Renewing Urban Renewal

    We take a closer look at Southwest DC architecture and the urban renewal movement of the 1960s, including works of architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith.

    • 9/19
  • Original Walter Reed Army Medical Center building with fountain

    Walking Through History at Walter Reed

    See how the famous Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus has been transformed into The Parks at Walter Reed.

    • 10/25

All tours in this category

Any Washington Walks tour can be privately booked! Learn how to customize a tour for your group or organization.

  • Yards Park bridge Captiol Riverfront by Destination DC

    Capitol Riverfront

    Venture with us through the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Discover evidence of its historic past while seeing new landmarks.
  • St. Regis Hotel Washington DC main entrance

    Grand Hotels

    Explore Washington, D.C.’s heritage as center for historic hotels both from the past and in the present.
  • Vendors stand behind a counter displaying an assortment of pickles and other food goods in a vintage photograph

    How Food Shapes a City

    Explore D.C.'s history through its markets, restaurants, and foodie hotspots on this walking tour.
  • Aerial view of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. look east toward the U.S. Capitol

    Pennsylvania Avenue

    Discover why D.C.’s Pennsylvania Avenue has served as the national stage for ambitious initiatives, outsize personalities, and landmark achievements.
  • A view of Capito Park's twin towers

    Renewing Urban Renewal

    We take a closer look at Southwest DC architecture and the urban renewal movement of the 1960s, including works of architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith.
  • Original Walter Reed Army Medical Center building with fountain

    Walking Through History at Walter Reed

    See how the famous Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus has been transformed into The Parks at Walter Reed.