Georgetown histórico: recorrido a pie por su historia, chismes y arquitectura
Descripción
Realice una visita guiada a pie por un barrio histórico más antiguo que el propio DC. Uno de nuestros guías (Canden Schwantes) escribió los libros sobre Georgetown. Vea el encanto colonial de los canales, las calles adoquinadas, las casas históricas y la historia intrigante. Verás y escucharás historias de: - Canal de Chesapeake y Ohio: una vía fluvial que atraviesa la parte industrial del vecindario. - Old Stone House: el edificio residencial más antiguo del distrito, ahora un parque nacional. - Casas de Jackie y John F. Kennedy: escuche sobre su estancia en Georgetown antes y después de su asesinato. - Casas de los siglos XVIII y XIX: conozca la arquitectura histórica y diversa de las casas y las historias de quienes vivieron aquí. Busque marcas de fuego, toboganes de carbón, herrajes y linternas de gas originales. - Escuche historias de la comunidad negra de Georgetown, los inmigrantes que dieron forma al vecindario y las mujeres que se opusieron a las normas sociales. - Universidad de Georgetown: vea el famoso campus y aprenda cómo el vecindario influyó en él.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
El puerto de Georgetown se remonta a siglos y hoy es conocido por sus calles adoquinadas, casas históricas y jardines, y es visto como un distrito de compras y restaurantes. Explorar el área a pie es la mejor manera de retroceder en el tiempo y disfrutar del ambiente de un parque con todos sus ladrillos viejos y vegetación.
El canal histórico a través de la sección industrial de Georgetown, los huéspedes aprenderán sobre los barcos del canal y verán una "cerradura" (puerta) en funcionamiento que ayudó a los barcos a viajar hacia y desde el canal.
Sin duda, uno de los edificios más antiguos de toda la ciudad, este pintoresco lugar está a cargo del Servicio de Parques Nacionales y tiene un hermoso jardín para sentarse y descansar. Construido en 1766, fue un concesionario de automóviles en 1953 cuando fue adquirido para la preservación histórica. Ahora nos toca disfrutar y recordar una época más sencilla en la que se comerciaba tabaco y cuentos en el puerto cercano.
Vea una de las muchas casas asociadas con la familia Kennedy, que vivía en casi una docena de casas diferentes en el vecindario.
Fundada en 1789, esta prestigiosa Universidad Jesuita es conocida por sus programas médicos, legales y de pregrado. Vea las altísimas torres del edificio Patrick Healy y la estatua del fundador John Carrol. En un día caluroso, los estudiantes se relajarán en el césped del frente lanzando frisbees, leyendo y socializando.
Finalizamos el recorrido cerca de las Escaleras del Exorcista, una escalera histórica que se hizo famosa gracias a la película de los años 70 del mismo nombre.
Una institución de Georgetown, este restaurante ha sido propiedad local desde 1933. Los paneles de madera oscura, las fotos en blanco y negro en la pared y los clientes habituales en el bar le dan a este lugar una cierta sensación de nostalgia y ambiente. La clásica comida estadounidense hace que la gente regrese año tras año con asientos en el interior y al aire libre
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(398)
We did the tour with Ingeborg. She was born and raised in Georgetown, and it shows through her love for the neighborhood and depth of knowledge. We had only six persons in our group tour, so it was comfortable. Ingeborg was outstanding. She was knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and timing as she told us history and insider scoops on historical Georgetown. The tour is well conceived and well-paced to allow us to see important historical buildings and multiple architectural styles. We have traveled to 50 countries and done many city historical walking tours. This is one of the best we have done.
I’ve been on some great tours but I can honestly say this has been my favorite by far. Wayne was so knowledgeable and funny. There wasn’t a moment during the two hour tour that I wasn’t engaged. Couldn’t recommend going on this tour enough!
Thank you! We're thrilled this was your favorite tour! Wayne's knowledge and humor truly make the experience special. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Wesley was an excellent tour guide! We were able to see a couple of JFK's places plus the staircase from The Exorcist. **Could Viator please adjust the starting point for this tour? I copy/pasted the address from Viator into the Uber app and was given the wrong location. The starting point is between 30th and Thomas Jefferson somewhere near The Old Stone House. Not at The Old Stone House...just near it. Please confirm with tour guides. Thank you!
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Wesley and appreciate the helpful feedback about the meeting point. We'll make sure this is passed along to the team.
Interesting tour around Georgetown with history and local information including places to visit and eat
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed exploring Georgetown and appreciated the local history and recommendations. We hope you had a wonderful time!
Tour guide Colin was very knowledgeable. Experience was great. We all enjoyed the Georgetown Walking Tour.
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the Georgetown Walking Tour with Colin. His knowledge made the experience even better. We appreciate your kind words!
Don’t get me wrong, there was much to see and learn during this hot day in August. I do think it would be better with the use of a microphone and ear buds. The talking as we walked was difficult to hear. Much of those conversations were between the guide and one or two guests but others were left out of hearing what was being said but I know interesting things were being talked about. I would have enjoyed more history of past and current events in Georgetown. There were periods of long walks where nothing was being said I kept thinking, “this is Georgetown, there has to be more to it than what we are learning”. Lots of walking on a hot day. The town could use a few sidewalk benches. This may be a tour best done by an electric vehicle like we rode on a night tour of DC. The guide was good but I just think he has more knowledge of history than we were getting. Make the questions and answers being asked by the guests known to all.
Thank you for the detailed feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your helpful suggestions regarding audio, pacing, and content.
Colin was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and his love for the city is evident by the way he gives his tour. He was very mindful of the heat, always finding shady spots and even letting us take a water break at a local cafe. All in all we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back to take Colin's other tours! Much love, Brendan and Mykaela from Salem, Massachusetts <3
Thank you, Brendan and Mykaela! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Colin and appreciated his care in the heat. We look forward to welcoming you back for another tour!
Very hot and tiring but well worth the effort. Bring a lot of water if you’re walking in the summer. Katherine was very knowledgeable and quite delightful to tour with.
Thank you! We're glad you found the tour worthwhile and enjoyed it with Katherine. We appreciate the helpful tip about staying hydrated in the summer!
wayne was an excellent tour guide. he was very knowledgeable about the area and keep the group entertained.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Wayne. His knowledge and entertaining style make the experience truly memorable. We appreciate your kind words!
Awesome experience. Engaging guide (thanks Katherine!) who was knowledgeable and funny! We learned a lot about the history of the area and specific homes on the tour. Highly recommend.
Thank you! We're so glad you had an awesome experience with Katherine. Her humor and knowledge make the history come alive. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
