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Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Private Tour - The White House from The Ellipse
The White House from The Ellipse
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Private Tour - The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Private Tour - The White House from Lafayette Square
The White House from Lafayette Square
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Private Tour - Freedom Plaza
Freedom Plaza

Around the White House

Art, Culture, & Historical
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Tour Guide - Luke P.

Joined 2026

Luke P.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
English (Native)
1 hr 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Luke P.)
Up to 15 people

We'll walk around the White House-- the home and office of the President of the United States and his family. You'll see the major landmarks on Lafayette Square, the Ellipse, Freedom Plaza, and Pennsylvania Avenue, learn how the Presidency has evolved across history, and hear the stories of some of the most famous people ever to live here.


(Note: construction during summer of 2026 has limited the public's access to the area around the White House; this tour has been updated accordingly.)

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Pershing Square

- Meet at Pershing Square-- at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 14th St., next to the Willard Intercontinental Hotel and the Herbert Hoover Department of Commerce building. Meet at the large statue of General John J. Pershing, at the eastern end of Pershing Square. The closest metro stations are Metro Center and McPherson Square. There are several paid parking garages nearby. There is no easily-available street parking.

Lafayette Square

The large park to the north of the White House, featuring the Department of the Treasury building, the White House, statues of Revolutionary War heroes and President Andrew Jackson, the West Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, and other historic structures.

The Ellipse

The large park directly to the south of the White House, featuring the South Lawn, various regimental monuments and other memorials, the Daughters of the American Legion Hall, and a potential side-excursion to the Washington Monument.

Ending Point

Freedom Plaza

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

What‘s not included

Transportation to and from tour site

Food

Donation tickets to (optional) side-trip, "The People's House" museum

Tour Important Information

During the summer of 2026, construction on the White House grounds has restricted public access to some sites along the route. Your tour will still go through the main areas listed, with slight modifications.


This tour is about a 1.5-mile walk on paved sidewalks.


It will not go into any of the White House or other major government buildings, but I can advise you ahead of time on how to get tours of those.


Depending on time, this tour can go through the interactive exhibits at The People's House or the White House Visitor Center, or the historic lobby of the Willard Intercontinental Hotel.


There are restrooms and water fountains at the beginning and end of the tour, but none along the route.


Guests will be advised of nearby food and drink.

Important message from the supplier

My schedule is very flexible, and I will work with your group to get a time that works! I am especially available on weekday daytimes.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Tour Guide - Luke P.

Joined 2026

Luke P.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Luke P.

I am a tour guide, historian, and conservationist in Washington D.C. I have been fascinated by American history and biography for my entire adult life. As a guide, I weave together stories of the American experience, how it shapes who we are today, and what it means for our own civic duties as Americans.


I've been a licensed guide for seven years. I give walking tours around the National Mall and Tidal Basin, the White House area, Capitol Hill, DuPont Circle, Arlington National Cemetery, and Georgetown. My favorite ones are the Cherry Peak Bloom Tour on the Tidal Basin, the Presidents and Cabinets Tour around the White House, and the Lives of the Roosevelts Tour in DuPont Circle. I do hybrid walking/driving tours for those interested in seeing multiple areas of DC in a single day. Additionally, I do conservation-focused tours in rich and under-appreciated natural areas around DC like Rock Creek Park and Theodore Roosevelt Island.


I have done many tours for family and friend groups, as well as corporate and nonprofit groups. My specialty is young professional and student groups, especially those in programs oriented toward public service. I manage the historical site tours program for Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area.


Beyond guiding, I have spent many years in DC working for nonprofits doing civil discourse and civic work, and advocacy groups and think tanks in various areas of public policy. I am a political writer, and have facilitated many workshops, panels, podcasts, and debates on subjects ranging from policy to history to political ethics. I portray Alexander Hamilton as a historical reenactor, and do outdoor guiding work. I host a conservation podcast called "Match My Mountains." Beyond DC, I volunteer at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. I studied International Relations at the University of Southern California, where I performed for several years in the Trojan Marching Band.

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