Among the historic streets, manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC's finest neighborhood lie deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past.
Come along to hear about the ghosts and spirits that still haunt these streets...if you dare.
Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood.
Historical figures stayed here, documenting their experiences in letters & journals. Some have never left, haunting these grand homes to this day.
On this family-friendly nighttime tour, you will learn about this town and be enchanted by its past, present, and future. Halloween vibes all year long.
- Hear stories of a young boy trapped after his accidental death in the oldest residence in DC.
- Learn what happened in Civil War hospitals that make an apartment seem unliveable.
- Learn about the curse of Abraham Lincoln's son.
- Hear a story of a nanny's undying love for her charges - and her rules.
- See lights flicker at a house whose past resident hated electricity and whose ghost haunts our guides.
- End the tour at the famous Exorcist Steps and hear how this movie was based on a true local story. Do you dare to walk down the creepy stairs at night?
We'll share the darker side of the history of this pre-revolutionary town on our Ghosts of Georgetown Tour.
Check our our Guide to Visiting Georgetown for directions, restaurant recommendations and self guided tour options.
Is the Ghosts of Georgetown Tour family-friendly?
Yes! We share with you stories of curses, eerie coincidences, and of course a few haunted houses. We aren't ghost hunters; we're historians—so we'll be taking you through the darker side of Georgetown, but we do not have any one jump out at you! More humor than screams, this is fun for all ages!
Tour information for Ghosts of Georgetown Tour
Where: Tour begins outside the spooky Old Stone House at 3051 M Street NW (near 30th and M St). Tour ends at the Exorcist Steps (36th and Prospect St NW).
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes. Total walking is about 1.5 mile (2,4km).
When: Tour is offered daily
Start: Old Stone House at 3051 M St NW (map)
Closest Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU (Blue and Orange)
End: 36th and Prospect Street NW (map)
Closest Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU or Rossyln (Blue and Orange)
Cost: This is a small group (12-14 people) ticketed tour with rates from $39.00. While you may see more spots available, we sometimes run this tour with multiple guides.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Tours are rain or shine. In the event of adverse weather, we will email and text with alternative options or offer a refund.
If you need to cancel, please reply to your confirmation email. We hope you don't have to but if you cannot attend the tour, we can only offer a refund with 24 hours' notice before the start of the tour. After that time frame, we are unable to refund. Guests who booked via a third party ticketing site must cancel via the platform they booked on.
We offer a flexible rescheduling option and are often able to accommodate you on another tour with even short notice if a comparable tour is running during your visit!
What Should I Bring?
- This is a ticketed tour, so payment is made at the time of booking! Guides can accept cash or Venmo for optional gratuity, however.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A water bottle
- Camera
- Appropriate clothing / umbrella - tours are rain or shine!
What's Included
- Professional Historian/Tour Guide
- Recommendations for the best food, music and museums
- Advice on must-do experiences