Zohery Tours

Washington DC Sightseeing Tours

400 block New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20001

The White House

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In 1792, a man by the name James Hoban won a competition launched by then President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson for the construction of the White House. He was an Irish-trained architect. It should be noted that even though George Washington was instrumental in the overall construction of the White House, he did not live in the White House. It was the second President John Adams who first lived there when he was elected in 1796.

The White House has undergone several innovations especially under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson who came to live there as president in 1801. He added several compartments and changed some of the structural designs. He employed architect Benjamin Latrobe to make some of the additions to the building in the way he saw it fit. Hoban later came back to add some structures to the house after the 1812 war when the British damaged some parts of it. This was during the leadership of James Madison who was President from 1809-1817.

Further expansion of the building was made by subsequent Presidents including Theodore Roosevelt who remodeled the building. The White House is the only house in the Country that has its own zip code. The zip code is 20500.

Go Beyond the Guidebook with The Grand Tour & Mini Grand Tour

What if your tour of Washington, DC was led not just by a guide, but by a scholar? Unlock the profound stories and hidden narratives behind the monuments with our exclusive, scholar-led Grand Tour and Mini Grand Tour, personally guided by Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.

This is more than a sightseeing trip; it’s an immersive seminar on the move. Dr. Zohery brings decades of academic expertise to life, transforming your visit into a captivating journey through American history, politics, and culture. You won’t just see the Lincoln Memorial; you’ll understand the context of the Gettysburg Address. You won’t just walk past the Capitol; you’ll grasp the architectural symbolism and the historical forces that shaped it.

Designed for the curious mind, these tours offer an unparalleled depth of knowledge that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Choose the comprehensive Grand Tour for a deep dive into DC’s essence, or the condensed Mini Grand Tour for a powerful, insightful experience tailored for a shorter schedule.

Ready to gain a scholar’s perspective on the nation’s capital? Reserve your place for this unique intellectual adventure today. Space is extremely limited.

Celebrating over 35 Years of Excellence in Sightseeing   1989 -2024

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The Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is a giant structure that is symbolic of Washington DC. The idea of building such a structure to represent George Washington, the first president of the United States came from Major Pierre Charles L’Enfant. He wrote to Congress requesting that it be done when George Washington died in 1799.

Work took off for the construction of this monument between 1848 and 1884. The lack of funds to continue the project halted the construction for a while. The resumption of the project took place in 1876 under the supervision of Lt. Col. Thomas L. Casey. He changed the design of the monument to reflect the Egyptian obelisk. Today, there is an elevator that transports tourists and visitors to the topmost part of the monument. There is also a trail and a park that is around the monument.

The Washington Monument is 555 feet and 5 inches high. The Monument has been opened to the public since 1885. There is an elevator inside that takes the public high up to have a panoramic view of the city of Washington DC and its surroundings. Along the way up and the down the monument, visitors can see the gifts that were donated to the monument from around the world. The monument is similar in shape to the Egyptian obelisk. The Monument is also surrounded by flags representing the 50 states.

Crime & Punishment Museum

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crime and punishment museum

The Museum of Crime and Punishment is located on 575 7th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20004. As in all museums, this museum specializes in documenting important facts and statistics about special crime cases. The emergence of new technologies has made it possible for documenting crimes and punishments that occurred years ago. Like Newseum, there are also studios located in this museum where visitors and tourists can watch live broadcast crime shows or watch one of John Walsh’s investigative pieces. There are also tools used by law enforcement officers that children can explore in this museum; these include night vision goggles, lie detector test machines, simulating police chase etc.

The Newseum

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Newseum is one of the pioneer buildings located between the US Capitol and the White House on 555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington DC. It was inaugurated on April 11, 2008. This unique building houses the latest digital information as it is related to News production. There are interactive news studios in the building where visitors can practice news anchor skills, watch news events on High Definition TV monitor screens. This is actually a place to come face-to-face with state-of-the- art technology. Visitors can also have the luxury of sitting in a live studio where program like “ This week with Stephanopoulos” is hosted.

The Robert Taft Memorial 

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The Robert Taft Memorial is located between the Constitution Avenue and New Jersey Avenue. It represents the statue of Senator Taft. According to the information provided on the website “ this memorial to Robert A. Taft, presented by the people to the Congress of the United States, Stands as a tribute to the honesty, indomitable courage, and high principles of free government symbolized by his life.”

Also commenting about his role in the US senate, Moser, (2001) said that most of his colleagues in the Senate used to look at him as an obstructionist because he had a tough mind that needed strong argument to influence. He was difficult to be swayed. A case in point was during World War II when one intelligent official from Britain described him as one with a tough mind. He again manifested this tendency of his during Harry Truman administration during the cold war when he openly criticized him.