Wives Who Won the Cold War Walking Tour

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Wives Who Won the Cold War Walking Tour

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Uncover Cold War intrigue in DC and meet the power players who shaped history behind the scenes—including an artist, a baroness, an ambassador’s wife, and a media mogul.

💼 Uncover the secret world of Cold War DC’s most influential women

👑 Explore how they shaped history and navigated power in a male-dominated world

🏛️ Stroll through historic Georgetown on a captivating 2.5-hour walking tour

🍸 Take a mid-tour break at Martin’s Tavern for a quick rest (drinks not included)

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Offered multiple days a month

Full description

Uncover the untold stories of four influential women—an artist, a baroness, an ambassador’s wife, and a media mogul—who shaped Cold War Washington behind the scenes. This 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour through Georgetown reveals how they wielded power in a male-dominated world through art, diplomacy, and media.

Begin at Thomas Sweet Shop, explore historic sites tied to their legacies, and pause for a mid-tour break at the iconic Martin’s Tavern (refreshments not included). The journey ends at Oak Hill Cemetery, where history and intrigue converge.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
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.