Washington Walks
Washington Walks
4.5
Cultural ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking Tours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Washington Walks offers guided walking tours of Washington, D.C. neighborhoods and historic sites. Group size is small, guides are knowledgeable and entertaining. Come along!
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Mark D
Springfield, VA8 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
Carolyn Crouch is one of the city’s veteran tour guides and she uses that experience to provide customers with an intimate experience in the historic neighborhoods of DC. I took the walking tour of the “Foggy Bottom” neighborhood near George Washington University. It is possible to live in the DC metropolitan area your entire life and never realize the historic importance of neighborhoods like Foggy Bottom. Carolyn took us through the historic alleyways, gave us the detailed history of important churches, and chronicled newer historic stories such as the Watergate break in and the construction of the Kennedy Center. Washington Walks is a company that cares about the communities of Washington DC and it shows in the tours they give. I strongly recommend Washington Walks to anybody wanting to learn about the real history of the capital city itself, from tour guides who treat that history with the care that it deserves.
Written September 12, 2021
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I am overjoyed to know that our enthusiasm and care for Washington, D.C. neighborhoods comes through during our walking tours. Thank you for sharing that observation. We appreciate customers like you who share our love of our nation's capital hometown. Look forward to hosting you on another walk! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written September 23, 2021
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RetiredDupontCircle
Washington DC, DC33 contributions
Apr 2022
The Woodland Normanstone tour, led by Martin, covered a rarely visited area of the city even for a long-time Washingtonian like me. Our guide had thoroughly researched the homes of DC;s one-half of one-percent and provided fascinating history and anecdotes. I recommend this tour for residents and visitors who have been to the national monuments and done more common tours. Thank you Washington Walks and especially Martin for your engaging and friendly tour.
Written April 17, 2022
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It's hard to know how the low-profile-living-but-high-profile-working residents of the Woodland Normanstone neighborhood would take to being compared to Hollywood stars, but agree with you that the celebrity quotient per square acre is high--in as much as political bigwigs constitute celebrities here in the nation's capital. :) Rich and famous aside, a walk through Woodland Normanstone is also a walk through the beginning of the Rock Creek Valley. The natural landscape is beautiful! Thank you for joining us! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written September 23, 2022
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Jackie S
Pleasant Prairie, WI131 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Meg was our guide to the embassies in and around DuPont circle. Before she started talking I saw a bunch of nameless mansions but through the tour we heard all kinds of stories about the Roosevelts and other famous people who lived there. The embassies were all pointed out and were fun to see. We’ve been to DC a number of times and stayed more in the area with the monuments and Smithsonians. Had toured the White House and congress and the Supreme Court. This was something new and off the beaten path. Fun!
Written October 23, 2022
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The best moments on walking tours occur when something that has heretofore been nameless or appeared unremarkable suddenly takes on a vivid identity, one that you're unlikely to ever forget. You don't see the city the same way after that. Happy to know that was your experience. Thank you for taking the Embassy Row walking tour with us. We'll look forward to having you along on another walk the next time you travel to D.C.! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written May 18, 2023
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iznik2018
Washington DC, DC2 contributions
Nov 2022
One of the best walking tours I've experienced in DC! I'd recommend it for anyone who enjoys local history or grand houses (or both). I walk around this area frequently but I had no idea about much of the history our guide explained to us, or of some amazing vistas he showed us that are available from this area. The use of a microphone was an excellent idea since the group was pretty large. There was not a dull moment, as our tour guide seemed to have interesting information about every house we passed. The tour ended right on time and at a perfect location if you need to catch public transportation. If you have any interest in learning more about this beautiful neighborhood, populated by many DC movers-and-shakers, you won't want to miss this tour.
Written November 13, 2022
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Can't tell you how many of our walkers have made the exact same observation you did about the Woodland Normanstone walk experience: walk around the area frequently yet had no knowledge of its history which, as you found out, is fascinating! Thank you for attending the walk. -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written May 24, 2023
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Naomi S
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Sep 2022
It was a rainy day in DC and most of our group had canceled or postponed. However, that did not stop our fantastic guide, Paul, from giving us two a great walking tour of Georgetown and educating us about it's rich history. Paul was knowledgeable and passionate about the area and had clearly done his own research to keep up with modern updates. Highly recommend.
Written September 12, 2022
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Sometimes being a walking tour company with a "walks take place rain or shine" policy works out well for all concerned. So glad to hear you enjoyed the walk and not a bit surprised to read that you found Washington Walks guide Paul knowledgeable and passionate about D.C. history and sites. We agree! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written May 4, 2023
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FemaleSoloTrek C
Washington DC, DC4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I have been going on Washington Walks tours since 2014. The owner Carolyn Crouch is an expert on the history of DC. I highly recommend her Neighborhood tours which are typically only offered once/twice a year. Yesterday I took the Logan Circle tour. Carolyn is so knowledgeable about the architecture, famous people, and events that happened in this DC neighborhood. I highly recommend any Washington Walks tour. I have taken all of them.
Written August 7, 2022
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We so appreciate your enthusiasm for our neighborhood walking tours. Thank you for attending the Logan Circle walk! Connecting customers like you to our D.C. hometown is why Washington Walks exists. Getting to know walkers like you is what makes doing so infinitely rewarding. - Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written April 20, 2023
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Mark D
Springfield, VA2 contributions
Oct 2021
I took the tour about African American history on the wharf and it was fantastic. Carolyn broke down the different phases of the Wharf's history and what life was like in each historical period. She really took the time to research, not just the important historical events like the "Pearl Incident" but also the everyday life for African American over time.
Written October 10, 2021
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Appreciate you coming out for what was a brand new Washington Walks tour, Black History at The Wharf. We keep learning new things about the Southwest waterfront, which has undergone at least three dramatic transformations since Washington, D.C. was founded. The constant is that Black D.C. residents played a key role throughout its history--and continue to do so! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written June 8, 2022
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RossommeCohen
Washington DC, DC28 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
David was an excellent guide able to entertain and inform even those of us who have been long time residents. It is a wonder to walk down familiar streets with a new eye to history. Who knew that Georgetown was an industrial port with an undesirable stench until the 1970’s! Thank you for this lovely experience made special with the Christmas season and captivating light sculptures.
Written December 19, 2022
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That Fun Fact about the Georgetown waterfront's odorous atmosphere is probably the most memorable anecdote shared on our Georgetown Waterfront GLOW tour. Quirky history meets innovative illuminated art on this walk. Thank you for attending; glad we were part of your holiday festivities! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written June 2, 2023
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Mary Anne H
Chevy Chase, MD4 contributions
Sep 2021
A friend and I thoroughly enjoyed Washington Walk's "Woodley Park" walk yesterday.
Guide Martin was the perfect person to walk us through this lovely neighborhood, as he's a long-time resident and impressively knowledgeable about the area's history and architecture. I'd highly recommend this and any other walks Martin Murray leads.
Guide Martin was the perfect person to walk us through this lovely neighborhood, as he's a long-time resident and impressively knowledgeable about the area's history and architecture. I'd highly recommend this and any other walks Martin Murray leads.
Written September 26, 2021
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Couldn't agree more that Martin is the perfect guide to lead walkers through D.C.'s Woodley Park neighborhood. It's such a beautiful part of D.C. that the neighborhood almost speaks for itself, but strolling its streets with Martin allows one to see it and experience it in an intimate and entertaining way. Thank you for attending the tour! - Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written June 8, 2022
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Sabrina A
Washington DC, DC97 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
A couple of girlfriends and I did the Southwest DC Urban Renewal walk yesterday with Carolyn and even as neighborhood residents, thoroughly enjoyed it. Carolyn’s passion for city history really shines through. Great walk and was pleasantly surprised by the other knowledgeable walkers on the tour. Highly recommend these walks whether you’re visiting the city or live nearby. Keep up the great work Washington Walks!
Written July 17, 2022
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One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of taking (and leading) Washington Walks tours is hearing from those who have lived in the city for generations and/or experienced D.C. neighborhood history firsthand. Glad you found yourself among such a group of walkers. It made that walk especially memorable. Thank you for attending! -Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks
Written April 12, 2023
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voy a viajar a Washington D.C y quisiera saber si alguien tiene algun dato de Tours en Español?
Written March 6, 2016
En este momento no tenemos un guía de habla hispana en nuestro personal. Le sugiero ponerse en contacto con Guild of Professional Tour Guides Washington D.C. Muchos miembros de esta organización conducen tours en español. Espero que esto sea información útil. Planificar la visita a Washington, D.C. ¡ buena suerte! -Carolyn Crouch, Washington camina
Written March 6, 2016
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