United States of America · Storytelling Tours

Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

2 Hours Round trip from Washington Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Self-guided puzzle walk through Washington, D.C.
02 House of Cards-inspired political thriller storyline
03 Solve clues as you move between landmark stops
04 See sites including the United States Capitol and the White House
05 Explore at your own pace with the Questo app
06 Pause and resume the game whenever you like

Step into a political thriller as you explore Washington, D.C. on a self-guided puzzle walk inspired by House of Cards. Follow cryptic clues, unlock the next chapter of the story, and make your way between some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace.

Along the route, you’ll pass major sites including the United States Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and the White House, while uncovering a storyline that blends fictional intrigue with real political history. It’s a flexible way to sightsee, solve challenges, and experience the city from a different perspective.

Step into a political thriller as you explore Washington, D.C. on a self-guided puzzle walk inspired by House of Cards.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Washington D.C.

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will begin at Union Square. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Columbus Circle. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Japanese American Memorial. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Russell Senate Office Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at United States Capitol. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Supreme Court of the United States. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Library of Congress. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Rayburn House Office Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at United States Botanic Garden. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Peace Monument. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Summerhouse. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Robert A. Taft Memorial. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at The White House. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

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