2h 30m 9 stops
Penn Quarter
Spies, Lies & Dead Drops
"April fourteenth, eighteen sixty-five. The President of the United States signs a piece of paper creating a new federal agency — the Secret Service."
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Washington DC
Stories you won't hear anywhere else — told right where they happened.
2 experiences · 18 story stops · GPS audio · Downloadable narration
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2 tours
Stories on location
18 stops
Typical length
2h 30m
Best value
$14.99 city pack
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The city pack is a one-time purchase with all 2 currently available Washington DC tours—18 narrated stops you can take on your own schedule.
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Preview the storytelling
Stories hiding in plain sight
Read a few of the places covered across Washington DC, then hear the complete stories on location in the app.
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Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre.
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National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum.
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National Archives
The National Archives.
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National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History.
Read the storyHere's How It Works
Put in your headphones, press play, and start walking. The app does the rest.
1
Download the app
No account needed. Start whenever you're ready.
2
Pick an experience
Choose a tour, hit play, and start walking.
3
Listen as you explore
Stories play at each stop. Pause, wander, and continue whenever you want.
Plan with confidence
Before you explore Washington DC
Which tour should I choose?
Compare the subject, neighborhood, duration, route, and exact stops on each tour page. Individual tours show their one-time price before you open the app.
Do I need to reserve a start time?
No. Start whenever it suits you, pause for food or a detour, and resume later. Check the opening hours of any venue you personally plan to enter.
What should I download before I leave?
Download the tour narration on Wi-Fi. Cached audio does not need to stream, though map tiles and other online features may still require a connection.
Are attraction tickets included?
No. Your purchase covers the Bad Historian audio experience. Transportation, food, and admission to third-party attractions are separate.