Visite à pied du quartier historique de Georgetown : histoire, potins et architecture
Description
Faites une visite guidée à pied d'un quartier historique plus ancien que DC lui-même. L'un de nos guides (Canden Schwantes) a écrit le(s) livre(s) sur Georgetown. Découvrez le charme colonial des canaux, des rues pavées, des maisons historiques et une histoire fascinante. Vous verrez et entendrez des histoires de : - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - une voie navigable traversant la partie industrielle du quartier. - Old Stone House - le plus ancien bâtiment résidentiel du quartier, aujourd'hui classé parc national. - Maisons de Jackie et John F. Kennedy - découvrez leur séjour à Georgetown avant et après son assassinat - Maisons des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles - découvrez l'architecture historique diversifiée des maisons et les histoires de ceux qui ont vécu ici. Recherchez des foyers originaux, des chutes à charbon, des forges et des lanternes à gaz. - Écoutez les histoires de la communauté noire de Georgetown, des immigrants qui ont façonné le quartier et des femmes qui ont défié les normes sociales. - Université de Georgetown : visitez le célèbre campus et découvrez comment le quartier l'a influencé.
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Itinéraire
Le port de Georgetown remonte à des siècles et est aujourd'hui connu pour ses rues pavées, ses maisons historiques et ses jardins, et est considéré comme un quartier commerçant et gastronomique. Explorer la région à pied est le meilleur moyen de remonter le temps et de profiter de l'atmosphère du parc avec toutes ses vieilles briques et sa verdure.
Le canal historique à travers la section industrielle de Georgetown, les invités découvriront les bateaux fluviaux et verront une "écluse" (porte) en état de marche qui a aidé les bateaux à se déplacer vers et depuis le canal.
Certainement l'un des bâtiments les plus anciens de toute la ville, cet endroit pittoresque est géré par le service des parcs nationaux et dispose d'un joli jardin pour s'asseoir et se reposer. Construit en 1766, c'était un concessionnaire automobile en 1953 quand il a été repris pour la préservation historique. Maintenant, c'est à nous de profiter et de nous souvenir d'une époque plus simple où le tabac et les grands contes étaient échangés dans le port voisin.
Découvrez l'une des nombreuses maisons associées à la famille Kennedy, qui vivait dans près d'une douzaine de maisons différentes dans le quartier.
Fondée en 1789, cette prestigieuse université jésuite est connue de loin pour ses programmes médicaux, juridiques et de premier cycle. Admirez les hautes flèches du bâtiment Patrick Healy et la statue du fondateur John Carrol. Par une journée chaude, les élèves se prélasseront dans l'herbe à l'avant en lançant des frisbees, en lisant et en socialisant.
Nous terminons la visite près des marches de l'Exorciste, un escalier historique devenu célèbre grâce au film des années 1970 du même nom.
Une institution de Georgetown, ce restaurant est une propriété locale depuis 1933. Les panneaux de bois sombre, les photos en noir et blanc sur le mur et les habitués du bar donnent à cet endroit un certain sentiment de nostalgie et d'ambiance. Le tarif américain classique incite les gens à revenir année après année avec des sièges à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur
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Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(397)
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!
