Scandal and Stone Untold Architecture of Downtown DC

Stone and Scandal takes you beyond the polished façades of DC's downtown buildings and into the power, secrets, and scandals that shaped Washington, DC. From historic hotels and grand buildings to the hidden moments that unfolded inside them, you’ll uncover a side of the city most tours don’t touch. Dive into the power plays, quiet deals, and headline-making moments that unfolded behind DC’s most iconic buildings. You’ll walk past iconic places, but more importantly, you’ll understand what really happened there. If you’re curious about what really happened inside these walls, this is the tour for you.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Hear the untold stories of the hotel hosting an almost assisinated president, a poet who writes a war time song and a famous orator who wrote a speech that change the world.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   Learn about a Rock N Roll star and his "alleged affair" and meeting with a U.S. President.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   Learn about intentional arson, major financial crises, and security breaches that took place here

4. 4

   Stop 4

   10 min

   Travel back in time and visit where a department store with a dark past revolutionized the retail industry

5. 5

   St. Patrick Catholic Church

   10 min

   Visit a place of worship design by the designer of the White House and learn about a parton who was involve in the biggest scandal of the 19th century.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   Discover the institution that helped grow DC’s middle class—until its story took a tragic turn.

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   Stop 7

   10 min

   Once DC’s General Post Office, now a luxury hotel, this landmark carries a past as layered as its design.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.