Step into the hidden world of Washington, DC’s Civil War-era red-light districts, where madams built powerful empires in a city teeming with soldiers and scandal. Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue—once home to notorious brothels, gambling houses, and taverns—and hear the untold stories of the women who defied societal norms to amass wealth and influence.
Visit historic sites like Freedom Plaza, the former 11th Street strip, and the remnants of rival madams' domains. Enjoy a mid-tour stop at a local bar (drinks not included) before ending at the site of one of DC’s most infamous and charitable madams. This tour offers a provocative look at a side of the capital’s history that’s rarely told.
Step into the hidden world of Washington, DC’s Civil War-era red-light districts, where madams built powerful empires in a city teeming with soldiers and scandal. Walk along Pennsylvania Avenue—once home to notorious brothels, gambling houses, and taverns—and hear the untold stories of the women who defied societal norms to amass wealth and influence.
Visit historic sites like Freedom Plaza, the former 11th Street strip, and the remnants of rival madams' domains. Enjoy a mid-tour stop at a local bar (drinks not included) before ending at the site of one of DC’s most infamous and charitable madams. This tour offers a provocative look at a side of the capital’s history that’s rarely told.
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Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
