Wonderful way to explore DuPont circle and Embassy row - Such a great experience! Sam was so knowledgeable and had good energy in the frigid cold temps. He kept things moving while imparting great little nuggets of information. Learned a lot.

A short tour along a truly American path with a guide that leaves wanting more stories over a pitcher of mimosas - A 2 hour tour that meanders along a path of rich, american architecture and history, providing a great opportunity to stretch your legs after a morning coffee or libatious brunch. The guide had a detailed knowledge of the many types of architecture throughout the route as well as interesting background and facts on the people who built and lived in the homes. He started with the basic history of why DuPont Circle was established and named which laid a strong foundation for the social, political, and personal information that provided us a more robust perspective on each building.

Sam's amazing tour! - My wife and I toured with Sam. He has a broad background in history and architecture. Wonderful and concise explanations of the history, significance, architectural type (who know so many Beaux-Arts edifices in DC!) and owner personality vignettes. He explained the Shepherd invited industrialist mansions, depression conversion to embassies, the Roosevelt daughter, the Turkish jazz bros, the Alice artists, and the Edith wives among others. Truly a cornucopia of knowledge and perspective. A deep and humorous dive. Highly recommended to DC history buffs and visitors. Paul and Carol

From Millionaires Row to Embassy Row: Massachusetts Avenue in the Gilded Age - Washington’s movers and shakers once strolled the streets of Dupont Circle, where Massachusetts Avenue was the city’s most fashionable residential address. Heiresses, industrial magnates, newspaper tycoons, and members of the political elite built opulent mansions along the avenue, all to impress Washington society. After the Great Depression, many of these magnificent mansions were converted into embassies, social clubs, and offices.

Interesting & Enjoyable - Sam did a super job guiding the Embassy Row / Dupont Circle Tour. He covered a wealth of information seamlessly, & answered questions while guiding us through vehicle and pedestrian traffic - and never missed a beat! I found this architectural / cultural / historical tour of the Embassy Row area very interesting and would take a tour with DC Design again in a heartbeat. A nice touch was a text from Sam prior to the tour with his contact info should it be needed.

Educational and entertaining! - The Dupont Circle & Embassy Row tour was fantastic! Our guide, Sam, was knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. We didn't just learn about the architecture, but also the colorful characters who lived in the homes. Some wild stories! So much fun. We were a party of two from NYC and one from VA, and we all enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended!

Worth It! - Mark was a great tour guide, knowledgeable and considerate. It was a fun and interesting way to see the area. It seemed like everyone on the tour was enjoying themselves. Definitely worth the money.

Fascinating and fun - A phenomenal and active way to learn about the city, its architecture and behind-the-scenes history. I've lived in the DC area for a decade now and took my husband and mom, who was visiting from out of town. We experienced the Dupont neighborhood in a way we never had before -- and the insights into international relations and embassy culture were an added bonus. Would definitely do this again and explore other tours with this group! Christine was so knowledgable.

Fantastic! - The tour was fabulous and Mark was super insightful. His knowledge was incredible and we really enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend it.

Mediocre tour, guide not very knowledgeable - The tour was fine, but the guide was not very knowledgeable…he had his script and stuck to that. Of the many questions people in the group asked he often answered with “I think etc.” Or “I’m not sure about that…”. Could have been better!