/9
Free Tour of Washington D. C.: Spies and Power
Verified by:
FREETOUR.com
Provided by:
Blue Umbrella Tours
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Lafayette Square
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Did you know that Washington D. C. is the world's epicenter of espionage? On this free tour, you will discover how the U.S. capital has been the scene of eavesdropping, conspiracies, and leaks that have marked the fate of the planet. From Lafayette Square, we will start a tour of the most emblematic corners where legendary spies like Aldrich Ames or Robert Hanssen operated, whose betrayals seem to be taken out of a novel, but are 100% real.
We will walk by the White House, where the government spied on social leaders; in front of the Treasury Department, a priority target during the Cold War; and by the National Press Club, a key point of journalistic leaks. We will also visit the FBI building, a symbol of internal control, and the Willard Hotel, cradle of political lobbying.
We will end in front of the Capitol and the Library of Congress, reflecting on how intelligence and counterintelligence coexist with power. A tour that proves that, in Washington, reality always surpasses fiction.
We will walk by the White House, where the government spied on social leaders; in front of the Treasury Department, a priority target during the Cold War; and by the National Press Club, a key point of journalistic leaks. We will also visit the FBI building, a symbol of internal control, and the Willard Hotel, cradle of political lobbying.
We will end in front of the Capitol and the Library of Congress, reflecting on how intelligence and counterintelligence coexist with power. A tour that proves that, in Washington, reality always surpasses fiction.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 5 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
Read more
This activity includes:
- The White House
- InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG
- United States Capitol
- Lafayette Square
- Library of Congress
On arrival
Meeting point: Lafayette Square, right at the intersection of H St and 16th St.
Look for the BLUE umbrella.
Reviews (10)
Show all
Reviews
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
Tours Organized by Blue Umbrella Tours
Free Tour The Mall Washington DC
2h 30min
10:00 AM
From
€0
Tip based
