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Georgetown Glow Street Art

We’ve partnered with the Georgetown BID to offer a special evening tour that brings you the history through the light art installations that are part of the GLOW exhibit.

We’ve partnered with the Georgetown BID to offer a special evening tour that brings you the history through the light art installations that are part of the GLOW exhibit.

In addition to touring these temporary light installations, we'll also see some of the murals and street art in the neighborhood.

What you'll see:

  • Five different light installations
  • Public Art Statues
  • C&O Canal
  • Historic industrial Georgetown buildings
  • Georgetown Waterfront at Night
  • Kennedy Center (from afar)

DC by FootExcellentDC by Foot5.0 Based on 926 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onMichelle G.Michelle G. ★★★★★ This tour is so well thought out and gives so much information about the days leading up to, and night of, Lincoln’s assassination! (I am not a huge museum/history person for anyone reading this as I wondered beforehand if maybe this was geared more towards those types of people - it is not; everyone will love it.) The whole tour is only a one mile walk and the tour guide stops frequently at places with benches, stairs, or buildings, to allow people to rest while giving more info on what happened. Our tour was led by Becca, who is a history buff (not just someone learning a script for a tour) and filled in details we asked about outside of Lincoln himself and pointed out beautiful scenes along the way so we could stop for some photos. It was so incredibly interesting and is hands down the best experience we’ve had so far in DC!! Both my husband and I recommend this a million percent (and kids 10-12 and older would also absolutely love this)!! The whole group size was 10-12 people and we were left alone for the entire tour which also allowed us to take in DC without having a million loud people around us which was also great. Thank you so much for this awesome experience!!!Keith D.Keith D. ★★★★★ Bethany PBethany P ★★★★★ DC by Foot run super enjoyable and informative tours. I booked on originally just for the Ghosts of Georgetown tour with Colin, and enjoyed it so much that I subsequently took two more tours with DC by Foot on the following days: The Assassination Of Lincoln and the tour of the National Mall with Trevor. Both tours covered lots of ground and were suitable for both those with a lot of knowledge of American History, and only a little (like me!). In particular the National Mall tour was on a rainy day, and I was the only participant, but Trevor still ran the tour for me, took photos and tailored it omit my interests.Nataliya H.Nataliya H. ★★★★★ Very professional, very entertaining very knowledgeable. Strongly recommendedChris M.Chris M. ★★★★★ We did a cherry blossom walking tour with Katherine and it was an absolutely 5-star experience. Katherine was very knowledgeable not only about the cherry blossoms but also about DC generally. We learned a lot of interesting facts and had a lovely walk around the tidal basin. We will definitely do tours with the company and Katherine again.Lucila L.Lucila L. ★★★★★ I really recommend this tour. Katherine was a great guide, she told super interesting facts and told us all about the history of DC! ⭐️Carmen M.Carmen M. ★★★★★ Ingeborg led an entertaining and informative tour. Lots of deep detail and insights into Georgetown history and evolution through the years . Answered all questions and kept up a lively and engaging discussion throughout 10/10 would recommend!Erma V.Erma V. ★★★★★ Katherine was amazing!!! She was an awesome guide!!Jenni M.Jenni M. ★★★★★ Ingeborg was an awesome tour guide. She gre up in the DC area so she was very well versed in all of the history the area has to offer. There wasn’t a single question we could stump her with. She gave you the history in simplest of terms and then allowed you the time and space to explore on your own. She was awesome!!Mara A.Mara A. ★★★★★ Katherine was a great tour guide on the Lincoln Assassination Tour! She was lively, engaging, and knowledgeable. She made it interesting for the various ages in the tour, kiddo, young adult, Gen Z, Gen X, and Boomers alike. Would 100% recommend and take any of the other tours she offers. Please support this woman owned business.Bonnie C.Bonnie C. ★★★★★ I had the pleasure of having Kevin as our guide in the Tidal basin tour. He was knowledgeable and told some amusing stories. He kept an easy unrushed pace despite it being a very crowded time as the cherry blossom festival was happening. He was opened to questions and let us know what to expect at all times. We saw the DC War Memorial, the FDR, MLKing and Thomas Jefferson memorial and many cherry blossoms, including Stumpy. It was a really good experience. I would highly recommend Kevin and DC by foot.Sandeep D.Sandeep D. ★★★★★ Totally worth your time. Our guide, Inge Board (sorry if I spelled it wrong), shared so much obscure history about Washington that you would never learn in your history class, and that was the best part. Totally do it.Hazel L.Hazel L. ★★★★★ Awesome experience. Our tour guide John was so helpful and all the stories were interesting and really couldn't be read up elsewhere. I picked walking tours with them in every city and have never been disappointed.Jeff K.Jeff K. ★★★★★ Aaron K.Aaron K. ★★★★★ Eli was great! This was a super fun tour that the entire family enjoyed.Mpresiv C.Mpresiv C. ★★★★★ John was an amazing and thoughtful tour guide! The temperature dropped the morning of our tour and there was brutal wind to accompany the chill. John was mindful of the group’s discomfort and found a creative way to provide a fabulous tour in a manner that resulted in the best shelter for us. He did so without compromising the wealth of knowledge he shared with us. I highly suggest this tour and hope you’re lucky enough to get John as a guide!Natalie J.Natalie J. ★★★★★ Absolutely awesome. I did three tours - Intro to DC with Katherine, Georgetown with Dan and Capitol with Ingeborg.Super fun guides, all very passionate about sharing their knowledge and the history of DC. Katherine even arranged for the POTUS motorcade to drive past us lol.Dan was an absolute riot and Ingeborg and Katherine so open to sharing their stories and providing as much detail as possible.Company is local, owned by women and small so I was happy I was supporting a local and authentic company by booking direct via their website. I work in tourism myself so know how important it is!3 x 5 stars so 15 S stars all together!!!Jose M.Jose M. ★★★★★ We loved the tour. Ingeborg our tour guide was super nice and knowledgeable.Kelly J.Kelly J. ★★★★★ Eli was a great tour guide. We enjoyed the tour. We learned a lot about Georgetown and its past I would recommend it.Sandra P.Sandra P. ★★★★★ We are so glad that we booked a moonlight in the memorials walking tour with Dan. We are impressed with his knowledge of dc history. We will definitely come back for walking tours with dc by foot.Kristi S.Kristi S. ★★★★★ Great tour of Georgetown haunted places! Guide told some great stories of Georgetown ghosts and the area history.hopson1996hopson1996 ★★★★★ Great tour and the tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable! Highly recommended.Kaylie C.Kaylie C. ★★★★★ I was very lucky to attend one of the capital/library of congress tours and the moonlight tour through my university’s trip to D.C. I could not recommend these tours enough! Our tour guide, Dan, was extremely knowledgeable and had the most uplifting personality. My partner and I asked Dan a lot of completely random questions about the monuments and he always responded with the best answers and most thorough explanations. His knowledge of the monuments and the D.C area paired with his kindness and bubbly personality made our trip 100x better. We also learned that the company he works for offers Washington D.C ghost tours, which means we will definitely be back soon!Ryan J.Ryan J. ★★★★★ I had the pleasure of experiencing a tour of Washington D.C. led by Dan, who works for DC by Foot, and I must say it was nothing short of exceptional. Dan's knowledge of the city's history and landmarks was truly impressive, and his passion for sharing this information was palpable throughout the tour. Not only was Dan informative, but he also had a knack for keeping the tour engaging and interactive, ensuring that everyone in the group remained captivated from start to finish. His friendly demeanor and sense of humor added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. Overall, Dan's tour exceeded all expectations, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the nation's capital.Ryan Jl E.l E. ★★★★★ Our tour guide Dan was the best! So informative and fun tour! Don't look any further this is the tour company you need!!nicola M.nicola M. ★★★★★ Excellent Intro to Washington DC tour! Katherine was so knowledgeable, amusing and well-paced in her delivery. We really enjoyed the small group approach (7 people!), we'd highly recommend both Katherine and the tour!!Christina J.Christina J. ★★★★★ Dan was great! Very informative and personable, kept track of everyone well and even fixed a glitch from the Viator booking re our tickets with the Capitol docent. Thanks!Debbie W.Debbie W. ★★★★★ We had a WONDERFUL tour of Georgetown by foot, with Katherine Fisher!!!! She was super knowledgable, engaging, funny and personable!! She truly made the experience a delight, and we can't wait to book another tour with KATHERINE - She's AWESOME!!Erik SErik S ★★★★★ Dan King was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and he has a wealth of knowledge.Flora H.Flora H. ★★★★★ Wesley brought this place to life. 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Rizwan A.Rizwan A. ★★★★★ it was a short walking tour but Eli was an informative guide and gave us tips on booking a tour of the beautiful Congress Library and Capitol.

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Ryan W.Ryan W. ★★★★★ We had a great time! Our guide was very knowledgeable, not just about Lincoln’s Assassination, but the history of DC!Martin B.Martin B. ★★★★★ i did the monuments tour. Stephen is very knowledgeable, passionate and good storyteller. His tour made my visit to Washington a great experience!Kerri M.Kerri M. ★★★★★ Gideon was a great tour guide. his love of history shone through and it was a pleasure to be a part of. I highly recommend this tour and really any tour by this company!Brenda L.Brenda L. ★★★★★ Loved, loved, loved the Ghosts of Georgetown Tour! Got creepy vibes which my daughters and I loved. Also loved the bits of history thrown in about Robert Todd Lincoln and the Kennedys. Amelia was a great tour guide-entertaining and fun! I definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun spooky tour.Irina B.Irina B. ★★★★★ We recommend Andy for your tour of Cathedral! The tour we had with him was amazing!Karen M.Karen M. ★★★★★ Just finished the Ghosts of Georgetown tour with Erin and had a wonderful time! She was fun and knowledgeable an you can tell she enjoys what she does. It was history focused with spooky stuff mixed in, which is how I like my ghost tours. I brought a friend who has never been on a ghost tour and this one has convinced her to start looking for them when she travels!LeAnn Pomeroy C.LeAnn Pomeroy C. ★★★★★ What a great tour! Emilia was a fantastic tour guide. I can't believe how much we covered in 3 hours and she never made us feel rushed. She gave us plenty of time to take pictures, really see the memorials and take bathroom breaks. Emilia was so knowledgeable and had some very interesting stories that are not generally known. I definitely recommend DC by Foot and Emilia if you can get her.Inna Buzhaker B.Inna Buzhaker B. ★★★★★ We went on the walking tour of Georgetown with Rebecca. She was great - welcoming, informative, funny! Highly recommend!Efro M.Efro M. ★★★★★ A wonderful time, Becca was very knowledgeable!December R D.December R D. ★★★★★ We did three different tours by these ladies and they were amazing. They made them fun entertaining and had everyone engaged. I highly recommend them and would do more tours with them on my next trip. Thank you for taking the time to teach us about the history and making it fun and enjoyable to learn about. Keep up the great work.Mary Kay Tettemer L.Mary Kay Tettemer L. ★★★★★ We did the Ghosts of Georgetown tour with Melissa and she was just amazing! Very knowledgeable and her stories kept us entertained! Definitely recommend!Ann Sherlock C.Ann Sherlock C. ★★★★★ Emilia was great fun on our tour and very informative. Every tour I have taken the guides are excellent, personable and have a great sense of humor.Greg L.Greg L. ★★★★★ The Lincoln Assassination tour was the highlight of our family trip to Washington. Becca, our tour guide was outstanding. Her description of the assassination brought the night of April 14, 1865 to life. I have read a number of books on the topic but Becca added details that were new to me. She is extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.Marilyn O M.Marilyn O M. ★★★★★ We did the monument night tour with Eli. He was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. This was so much better than any bus tour because you felt like a knowledgeable friend was showing you around. I would highly recommendAlicia P.Alicia P. ★★★★★ My husband and I did the evening Ghosts of Georgetown tour. Melissa was our guide and she was super entertaining and knowledgeable. Tour was well worth the price. Had a great time despite getting soaked in the rain! So glad we did this. Definitely recommend. 👍Marene C.Marene C. ★★★★★ My friends and I did the DC by foot Moonlight and Memorials tour and it was one of my favorite parts of our trip. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!Lauri M.Lauri M. ★★★★★ My son and I joined DC Tours by Foot for the Lincoln Assassination Tour. This was one of the highlights of our trip!! Becca kept everyone in our group engaged and hanging on every twist and turn of the story. Even though we were pretty familiar with the events, and the tour had to be modified due to COVID and other closures, we both loved our experience. Our only regret is that we didn't book more of our tours through DC Tours by Foot!
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Tour information

Reservations: REQUIRED. Click here to reserve.

Please note this tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers.

When: Thursday-Sunday 6pm-730pm

Where: The tour starts at Lock 3 on the C&O Canal and ends at Cady Alley

Duration: Tour lasts approx. 1.5 hours. Total walking is about 1 miles.

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