DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals
Overview
On this adults-only walking tour, discover how a neighborhood once nicknamed Murder Bay transformed into the nerve center of American power. From 19th-century brothels to Cold War espionage, political cover-ups to presidential indiscretions, this is the side of D.C. that rarely makes it into textbooks.
You’ll explore the streets where corruption, vice, ambition, and power collided — and learn how these hidden stories helped shape the nation’s capital as we know it today.
What's Included
- Curated route featuring major downtown landmarks
- Small-group experience
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- 90 minute guided walking tour
- Transportation to and from tour sites
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Gratuities for guides
Meeting Location
1615 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20062, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
511 10th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
The tour ends outside of ford's theater. The closest metro line are Gallery Place (Red, green, & yellow lines) and Metro Center (Red, orange, blue, & silver lines).
What To Expect
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Lafayette Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Freedom Plaza
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
FBI Headquarters
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ford's Theatre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-479782P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Curated route featuring major downtown landmarks.
- Small-group experience.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- 90 minute guided walking tour.
- Transportation to and from tour sites.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off.
- Gratuities for guides.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC R-Rated History Crimes Sex and Scandals will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Curated route featuring major downtown landmarks
- Small-group experience
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- 90 minute guided walking tour
- Transportation to and from tour sites
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- Gratuities for guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
