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Washington DC: House of Cards Self-Guided Puzzle Walk, United States

Washington, 89801

You are Duncan Shepherd, son of Frank Underwood. Released from jail by an unknown ally, follow cryptic text messages through 11 iconic DC landmarks to uncove…

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Duration 1h 15m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

You are Duncan Shepherd, son of Frank Underwood. Released from jail by an unknown ally, follow cryptic text messages through 11 iconic DC landmarks to uncover who freed you and why. This puzzle walk turns the National Mall into a political thriller.

Begin at the US Capitol and trace a path past the National Gallery, the National Archives, and the Department of Justice. Decode clues at Ford's Theatre where Lincoln was shot, visit DC's oldest church, and end face-to-face with the White House.

Real political history collides with House of Cards at every stop. Hoover's secret files on presidents, a stolen Clinton document, the Civil War hospital inside the Capitol, all woven into the mystery of who killed Frank Underwood.

Whether you love House of Cards or DC history, this walk connects fictional drama to the real scandals that shaped American politics.

Play anytime at your own pace using the Questo app. Allow around 66 minutes for the full quest.

Itinerary

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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Self-guided political thriller puzzle walk through 11 DC landmarks
  • Clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
  • House of Cards storyline: play as Duncan Shepherd, Underwood's secret son
  • US Capitol, National Archives, Ford's Theatre, the White House
  • Real DC political scandals and secrets woven into every stop
  • Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace

Not included

  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Important information

Meeting point

Washington, 89801

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailable• Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link: • Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free): onelink.to/questo • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Cancellation policy

Standard Viator policy 0% charge if cancelled within 24000 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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