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WHY WE SPY - NEFARIOUSNESS & INTRIGUE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Limited edition, public-only tour brought to you by Dawn The Tour Guide and her trusty subject matter expert and co-guide, Dawn's Husband! Folks have been waiting a LONG TIME for us to release the first dates of WHY WE SPY - NEFARIOUSNESS & INTRIGUE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. and...drum roll please... here they are: July 2nd & 3rd 2022! Sign-up NOW to join us for the public debut! Because this tour features a subject matter expert with limited availability this special tour can only be offered periodically and only as a public event. Based on expressed interest we expect tickets will sellout quickly. ​

pRIVATE tOURS

FOR ALL PRIVATE TOURS WE WILL SELECT THE TIME, DATE, AND LOCATION
​OF YOUR TOUR TOGETHER AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Private tour prices are inclusive for up to twelve guests. 

10% DISCOUNT TO ALL MILITARY AFFILIATED GUESTS

Each tour includes collaboration and coordination directly with me before your tour, professional guide (still me!) with you for the duration of your tour, and the flexibility to have ongoing input into timing and destinations – this is YOUR tour!
​If you don’t see what you are looking for, let’s build a custom tour just for you - reach out, ask questions - 
​together we can create just the right adventure for your group. 

​SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS 

​NATIONAL MALL West
Washington Monument to
​the Lincoln MeMorial 

Private walking tour of the western side of the National Mall for up to 12 guests. Route can include Washington Monument, Capitol Building & National Mall view, White House view, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Jefferson Memorial view, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and other sites as time allows. 2.5 to 3 hours/$225 for up to 12 guests

National MalL East
Capitol Grounds
to The
​Washington Monument

Private walking tour of the eastern side of the National Mall for up to12 guests. Route can include the brand new Eisenhower Memorial, American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, a stop to meet the Statue of Liberty’s little sister, a Smithsonian overview, a visit to the National Sculpture Garden, a walk around the U.S. Capitol Grounds, stops at Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, fantastic view of the Washington Monument, and other sites as time allows. 2.5 - 3 hours/$225 for up to 12 guests

Day In DC with dawn
​YOUR DC EXPEREINCE
​Your Day
Your Way

Private full day in DC (up to 8 hours including time for meals/snacks/breaks) for up to 12 guests. I will work with you to determine locations to be visited and the timeline of our day to include times for resting, snacks, and meals. Transportation may include walking, public transport (Metro or bus), or hail car service (Uber, Lyft, taxi). Metro Orientation can be included in this tour at no additional cost. 6 to 8 hours/$450 for up to 12 guests

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Revolutionary Alexandria
1749 - 1800

Private walking tour for up to 12 people. Learn about the founding of Alexandria, visit locations that pre-date the American Revolution and learn about the people and places of Alexandria that were significant in the founding of the United States and the establishment of the District of Columbia. Spoiler alert: one of those people is George Washington! 2 to 2.5 hours/$180 for up to 12 guests

Sugar & Spice
Fire & Ice
​Old Town Alexandria 

Private walking tour for up to 12 guests. Discover the history of Alexandria through the lens of sugar, traditional and unexpected desserts, how fire was both utilized and battled, and how ice contributed to Alexandria's historic food and beverage offerings. This tour visits sites associated with the lives of enslaved peoples of Alexandria and significant event in the United States' early history. 1.5 to 2 hours/$150 for up to 12 guests

the port city
South Of King
Old Town Alexandria 

Private walking tour for up to 12 people originating at or near the King Street Metro Station and proceeding south of King along the Duke Street and Prince Street corridors culminating at the Alexandria Waterfront Park. Historic sites visited include locations connected to the lives of the enslaved peoples of Alexandria and significant events in the United States’ early history. Important: This tour is not a loop and ends just over a mile from where it begins - the FREE King Street Trolley can get you back to your vehicle or the Metro Station. 1.5 to 2 hours/$150 for up to 12 guests

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Metro
​Orientation
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Private add-on to any tour for up to 12 guests. Includes an overview of how to ride Metro and specific guidance on acquiring Metro SmarTrip cards, navigating the Metro lines, and Metro etiquette. Your guide will meet you at the Metro Station you select together and will accompany you on your entire journey to the starting point of your walking tour. $50 for up to 12 guests

custom
virtual
​tours​

Unable to travel to the National Capitol area, or living locally but prefer not to be out and about right now? I can conduct live, custom, and interactive on-location virtual tours for your family or your group. I'm your boots-on-the-ground in real time! Participants can ask questions and join discussions. Can even add a 2nd guide in a 2nd, connected location (like the Lincoln Memorial & the MLK Memorial). Conducted over Zoom or over the virtual meeting platform of your choice.

Custom educational Experiences

We can create a unique, small-trusted-group educational expereince just for you! What are you interested in seeing, visiting, and learning more about?! Get in touch and we'll figure out the perfect plan. Depending on number of guests additional guides can be added so a larger group can be accomodated.

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Booking Terms and Conditions

 ​Not included are snacks and meals, transportation costs, admission fees, parking fees, or gratuity, unless explicitly listed as a component of a specific tour. All tour durations are estimates and will vary depending on walking pace of the group, snack & restroom stops, photo ops, etc. Payment in full is due at the time of booking and is the only way to reserve your preferred date and time.  In light of the Covid-19 pandemic all scheduled tours can be cancelled up to, and including, the day of the tour. Please do not come to a tour if any member of your group is feeling unwell. If at all possible, your tour will be rescheduled and, if not possible, you will receive a full refund.  Once a tour has begun or has concluded no refunds will be available. All guests are required to digitally sign a waiver form before the tour. 

Liability Waiver Form