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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Uncover the hidden history of Washington, DC’s most infamous madams on a walking tour through the city’s former red-light districts. Hear the fascinating stories of the women who defied societal norms, ran successful brothels, and built powerful empires.

🔥 Step into DC’s Civil War-era red-light district and uncover its scandalous past

💃 Hear the untold stories of madams who built empires in a city of soldiers

🏛️ Explore historic sites that shaped this hidden chapter of Washington’s history

🍻 Enjoy a mid-tour break with a stop at a local bar (drinks not included)

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Year-Round,
Offered multiple days a month

Full description

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.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: 14+
  • Physical limitations: Must be able to be on their feet for at least 2 hours. Not recommended for people with back problems.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Individuals with disabilities: Wheelchair accessible 
  • Languages: English
  • Pets: Service animals are allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 2.5 hours. Tour/experience may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour/experience.
  • What’s included: Admission to the tour
  • Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times as well as up to 20 total participants. This experience will be cancelled if the minimum participant requirement is not met.
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation.
  • Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged!

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at the meeting spot a few minutes in advance
  • Parking: There is street and private parking near all meeting points
  • What to wear: Clothing appropriate for the weather, good walking shoes
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms, but there will be bathroom breaks during the tour.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 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.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
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