Georgetown Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour, Virginia - The Kennedys tour, Kennedy related sites & hidden gems
Places: 18 POIs
Distance: 2.91 mi
Duration: 1h:34m
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Tour #400
About this English self-guided 1h:34m walking tour in Fairfax
Welcome to Georgetown!
I’m glad you can join me.
I’m Christian, your guide and this tour will focus on the homes and hangouts of this neighborhood’s most famous residents, John Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
You’ll get to see each of these homes as well as a few other Kennedy-related sites.
We will generally follow a clockwise direction which will take places out of chronological order, but will best accommodate your walk so as to avoid excessive backtracking.
- 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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Place #1
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Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.06mi
, Attraction : Capital One Cafe
1237 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Welcome!
Hey there, you found me! A good starting point is at the intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW. Feel free to grab a coffee or a snack at the Capital One Café. From the café, walk one block up Wisconsin Ave. until you get to Prospect St.
Place #2
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Distance: 0.02mi
, Attraction : Potomac and N Streets NW
3256 N St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Introduction
Once again, I'd like to welcome you to Georgetown! Before we talk Kennedys, I figured I'd share some background information about the neighborhood for you. Located above the banks of the Potomac River in Northwest DC, Georgetown was founded in 1751, forty years before DC was established as the Nation’s Capital. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a thriving shipping and commercial center for tobacco and heavy industry surrounded by water-powered textile and flour mill, foundries, warehouses, dockside wharves, a rope works, a paper factory, and the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal which carried coal, stone, and other freight. Surrounding you right now were once the elegant homes and mansions of wealthy landowners, shipbuilders, merchants, and land speculators. By the 1920s, Georgetown gained a reputation as one of the worst slums filled with dilapidated homes and a deteriorating waterfront. The trend began to reverse in the 1930s with President FDR’s New Deal program and reached an apex when JFK resided there beginning in 1946 until January 20, 1961 when he was inaugurated the 35th, youngest elected, and first Roman Catholic President of the United States at the age of 43. From those days on, Georgetown has turned into a fashionable enclave for Washington’s elite – media figures, celebrities, and politicos, members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and Supreme Court justices. The Kennedys’ lived in seven different homes in the neighborhood. Other sites you’ll get to see include the homes were Jackie lived after her husband’s death, the home where they first met, the homes of a few of their best friends, the church they worshipped in, and where John asked for Jackie’s hand in marriage. In addition, some of you may be intrigued as to the real estate of these homes. Therefore, I will also mention house descriptions and current estimated property values. Please note that all the houses on this tour are privately owned and are not open to the public.
Now proceed westbound on N St. until you see 3260 on your left side.
Now proceed westbound on N St. until you see 3260 on your left side.
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Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1
Welcome!
Place 2
Introduction
Place 3
3260 N Street NW
Place 4
3307 N Street NW
Place 5
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Place 6
1400 34th Street NW
Place 7
3271 P Street NW
Place 8
3321 Dent Place NW
Place 9
3419 Q Street NW
Place 10
What's Behind the Trees?
Place 11
1528 31st Street NW
Place 12
2808 P Street NW
Place 13
Intersection
Place 14
2720 Dumbarton Street NW
Place 15
3044 O Street NW
Place 16
3017 N Street NW
Place 17
3038 N Street NW
Place 18
Martin's Tavern
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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 1.5 to 2 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 walking tour includes 18 stops, covering top attractions such as Welcome!, Introduction, 3260 N Street NW, 3307 N Street NW, Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Welcome! (Address: 1237 Wisconsin Ave 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 walking tour designed to be completed on foot through walkable areas and city highlights.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided walking 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.
+ Is this a walkable tour?
Yes, this tour is fully walkable and designed to follow a comfortable route through pedestrian-friendly areas.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There is one thing that you need - 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) and comfortable walking shoes! But here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a mobile charger/battery. 2. Bring earphones for the best experience. 3. Bring a bottle of water and dress appropriately according to the weather forecast.
+ 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. Just follow the route (cross streets carefully using crosswalks) and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue the 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!