Echoes of the Early City: The Origin of DC's First Downtown

2 Hours • Washington D.C. Penn Quarter and Chinatown Walking Tour

by Meandering Map Tours· Washington, DC
From$20

What to Expect

  • Discover the rich history of Washington D.C.'s first Asian community
  • Learn about the failed lottery that had hoped to jumpstart the beginnings of Washington, D.C. as a house of power
  • Get a glimpse of the day of Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
  • Explore the history of the first woman to receive the death penalty in the United States
  • Understand the efforts of Clara Barton to locate the missing soldiers of the Civil War
  • And, much more!

Includes

A licensed Washington, D.C. tour guide
A guided walking tour of the neighborhoods around Chinatown and Penn Quarter
Information about visiting the Nation's Capital

Restrictions

This route requires walking. If you need special accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].

Duration

2 Hours

Address

Meet at corner of 7th and H St. NW, Near the Friendship Arch

Pricing

Adult$37.10
Student · Must present valid ID$21.20

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.

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