Washington, D.C. Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour

Beyond Georgetown’s gas lamps and polished brick row houses lies a history shaped by division and unequal power. This 4.3 km Washington, D.C. self-guided podcast walking tour follows seven stops over 136 minutes, revealing stories that often remain hidden beneath the neighborhood’s elegant surface.

Use the app’s precise navigation to move between tavern booths where clandestine deals were struck, hidden alley dwellings, segregated sanctuaries, and wooded burial grounds. Along the way, hear how Cold War power brokers conducted private diplomacy while Black communities built Georgetown’s port and sustained the capital. Expert and local voices bring the history to life in an immersive podcast-style audio experience, while an interactive in-app guide lets you ask questions about the story and your surroundings.

Begin near Martin’s Tavern at 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW and explore at your own pace. Choose this Washington, D.C. self-guided podcast walking tour for a thoughtful look at the people and conversations that shaped the city, then follow the route to uncover Georgetown’s layered past.