Georgetown Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Driving Tour, Washington DC - Where to live Tour
Places: 16 POIs
Distance: 2.38 mi
Duration: 23m
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Tour #1725
About this English self-guided 23m driving tour in Washington, DC
Hello, I am Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger of TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Please join me for a tour of the historic Georgetown section of Washington, DC. I Move Individuals and Organizations to a Better Place! I especially love the Washington Harbour/Potomac River and C&O Canal waterfront portions of this neighborhood where my husband, a 5th generation Washingtonian lived when I met him, And home of the St John's annual Georgetown House Tour which features a number of the neighborhood's most beautiful homes.
The Georgetown Historic District was created in 1950 to preserve its large concentration of well-preserved colonial and Federal period architecture. Notable residences and residents abound in this historic neighborhood. Housing in Georgetown consists of prominent, historic detached and row houses previously owned by the likes of John F. Kennedy, new development, townhomes and walk-up apartment buildings in the heart of DC.
I'd love to talk with you after the tour, so give me a call at 202-285-3935, or send me an email! LorraineNordlinger.ttrsir.com (spell it out) Our tour will begin at the corner of Q Street Northwest and 27th Street Northwest, near the famous and historic Dumbarton House.
- 1For the best experience, begin at the tour's recommended starting point and follow the stops in order.
- 2Want to start somewhere else? Simply use Start At on the tour screen, before tapping Start Tour, to begin from any stop.
- 3Need to detour or skip a stop along the way? Tap Tour Assistant (
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) to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.
) to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.
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Places (POIs) visited during this tour
Place #1
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Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.00mi
, Attraction : Historic House
Q St NW + 27th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Dumbarton House
Great, you found our starting point. As we head west on Q Street I'll tell you a little bit about Dumbarton House and the lovely Georgetown neighborhood here. Dumbarton House, ahead on your right, is a fitting start to a tour of Georgetown real estate. It was built in 1799 and was home to Joseph Nourse (pronounced nurse), the first United States Register of the US Treasury. His career spanned 40 years and six presidential administrations. This impressive history is just a foreshadowing of what's to come! Moving southwest from Dumbarton House toward the Georgetown Waterfront, you'll find a neighborhood full of impressive and richly-appointed luxury homes. Passing through the East Village, now, you're looking at homes that range from Federal-style, brick, detached properties to modern residences discreetly positioned behind classic 19th century facades. Homes in this area can range from 2 – 12 million dollars and vary in luxury and included amenities. You can generally expect to find properties that include parking for at least two cars although one recent listing was a grand estate that included parking for over 40 cars! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, masterfully renovated luxury home with historic overtones, you'll certainly find one here. With private gardens and multiple fireplaces, many include such splendid amenities as pools, media rooms and elevators. Grandeur abounds.
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Place #2
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Distance: 0.17mi
, Attraction : Market
28th St & P St, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Stachowski's Market
A little background on Stachowski Market here at the corner. Stachowski and his family bring over 60 years of culinary experience in restaurants, charcuterie, and butchering. They're specialties are handcrafted gourmet sausages and legendary sandwiches. Catty Corner to Stachowski's is what's known as the Historic Gun Barrel Fence. The house at 2803 P Street has a fence that is actually made of the barrels from Hall breech-loading rifles used in the War of 1812. Please enjoy looking at the homes in this area. Turn left on 30th Street and then I'll check back in when you get to N Street, where you will be turning right.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1
Dumbarton House
Place 2
Stachowski's Market
Place 3
Newton D. Baker House
Place 4
Directions
Place 5
Thomas Sweets
Place 6
Directions
Place 7
Kennedy House
Place 8
Martin's Tavern
Place 9
Cafe Milano
Place 10
Halcyon House
Place 11
Georgetown Cupcake
Place 12
Clyde's
Place 13
The City Tavern Club
Place 14
Georgetown Park Condos
Place 15
Ritz Carlton
Place 16
Washington Harbour Georgetown
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Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural
+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 0.5 to 0.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 16 stops, covering top attractions such as Dumbarton House, Stachowski's Market, Newton D. Baker House, Directions, Thomas Sweets.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Dumbarton House (Address: Q St NW + 27th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!