Around the World Embassy Tour

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May 4

10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Participants can travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries. In the past, visitors have been treated to karate demonstrations, sari wrapping lessons, dance performances and more!

Participating Embassies 2024

African Union

Armenia

Australia

Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan Trade and Cultural Center)

Bangladesh

Barbados

Bolivia

Burundi (African Union)

Cameroon

Chad (African Union)

Chile

China

Costa Rica

Cote d'Ivoire

Democratic Republic of the Congo (African Union)Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt (Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau)

Eritrea

Gabon

Guatemala

Guinea

Guyana

Haiti

Indonesia

Iraq

Jamaica

Japan (Japan Information & Culture Center)

Kenya

Kosovo

Libya

Madagascar (UDC)

Mauritania

Mexico (Mexican Cultural Institute)

Nepal (UDC)

Nigeria (Nigerian Center - UDC)

Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center)

Pakistan

Peru

Philippines

Qatar

Rwanda

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saudi Arabia

Senegal (African Union)

South Africa (African Union)

South Korea (Korean Cultural Center)

South Sudan (African Union)

Sri Lanka

Tanzania

Thailand

The Gambia

Trinidad & Tobago

Tunisia

Uganda (UDC)

Ukraine (Ukraine House)

United Kingdom

Uzbekistan

Zambia (UDC)

Plan Your Day

  • All embassies are open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
     
  • Get your Passport DC App now. Download it here!
     
  • Admission is free. Reservations are not required but are recommended to get the latest updates. Click here.
     
  • Street parking is available but difficult at many embassy locations.
     
  • Many embassies are within walking distance of the Dupont Circle and Van Ness/UDC Metrorail stations.
     
  • Embassies on International Drive are larger and often have shorter lines than those on Embassy Row.
     
  • Follow Events DC Social Media and #PassportDC for updates about lines, exciting activities and other breaking news.
     
  • Get your souvenir passport to be stamped at the embassies. Souvenir passports will be available at Dupont Circle, Van Ness Information, The Square and the Mexican Cultural Institute booths.
     
  • Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on the Events DC and Passport DC websites, in social media and the press, Passport DC marketing materials and all other Events DC publications. By entering this event, you consent to Events DC photographing and using your image and likeness.

To apply for media credentials, please complete this form. Please remember this is for special media access to the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4.

On May 4, you can pick up a souvenir passport* to collect embassy stamps at these information booths:

  • Dupont Circle: 9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • VanNess: University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
  • NEW International City Food Festival: 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006. Pick up your passport here on May 3, 4pm-9pm, and May 4*. 
  • NEW Mexican Cultural Institute: 2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

This is a free and public event. No registration or tickets are required to attend the festival and enjoy traveling around the world. This registration is for planning purposes and will help us keep you updated on Passport DC events and embassy activities during the Around the World Embassy Tour

* Limited quantities available. We will distribute souvenir passports on a first-come, first-served basis.

Information Booths

Get your maps and souvenir passports!*

Dupont Circle

The Dupont Circle Information Booth is located near the brick building west of Dupont Circle between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.

9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036

UDC/Van Ness

The UDC/Van Ness Information Booth is located on the sidewalk in front of the Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia.

4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

The Square (New)

During the International City Food Festival, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed at the volunteer table.

1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Mexican Cultural Institute

During Around the World Embassy Tour, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed. The volunteer table is located inside the venue.

2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

* Limited quantities available. We will distribute souvenir passports on a first-come, first-served basis.

Passport DC App - Download it now!

Events DC is thrilled to introduce its Passport DC App. New to Passport DC and Around the World Embassy Tour, this app offers experiences to enhance your ability to Go Global and Stay Local.
 
In addition to the embassy's information, you will see augmented reality (AR) that features national landmarks associated with each country. You will also automatically receive a virtual stamp as you visit each participating embassy, restaurant or cultural event. Start collecting your stamps today!

Download your App Now!

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