Georgetown storica: tour a piedi tra storia, pettegolezzi e architettura
Descrizione
Fai un tour guidato a piedi di un quartiere storico più antico della stessa DC. Una delle nostre guide (Canden Schwantes) ha scritto i libri su Georgetown. Scopri il fascino coloniale di canali, strade acciottolate, case storiche e storia intrigante. Vedrai e ascolterai storie di: - Chesapeake e Ohio Canal - un corso d'acqua che attraversa la parte industriale del quartiere. - Old Stone House - l'edificio residenziale più antico del distretto, ora sito del Parco Nazionale. - Case di Jackie e John F. Kennedy: ascolta la storia del loro soggiorno a Georgetown prima e dopo il suo assassinio - Case del XVIII e XIX secolo: scopri la diversa architettura storica delle case e le storie di coloro che hanno vissuto qui. Cerca fuochi d'artificio originali, scivoli per carbone, ferriere e lanterne a gas. - Ascolta le storie della comunità nera di Georgetown, degli immigrati che hanno plasmato il quartiere e delle donne che si sono opposte alle norme sociali. - Georgetown University: visita il famoso campus e scopri come il quartiere lo ha influenzato.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il porto di Georgetown risale a secoli fa ed è oggi noto per le sue strade acciottolate, le case storiche ei giardini, ed è visto come un quartiere dello shopping e dei ristoranti. Esplorare la zona a piedi è il modo migliore per tornare indietro nel tempo e godersi l'atmosfera del parco con tutti i suoi vecchi mattoni e la vegetazione.
Lo storico canale attraverso la sezione industriale di Georgetown, gli ospiti impareranno a conoscere le barche sul canale e vedranno una "chiusa" (cancello) funzionante che ha aiutato le barche a viaggiare da e verso il canale.
Sicuramente uno degli edifici più antichi dell'intera città, questo luogo pittoresco è gestito dal National Parks Service e ha un bel giardino dove sedersi e riposarsi. Costruito nel 1766, era una concessionaria di auto nel 1953 quando fu rilevato per la conservazione storica. Ora tocca a noi goderci e ricordare un tempo più semplice in cui il tabacco e le favole venivano scambiate nel vicino porto.
Guarda una delle tante case associate alla famiglia Kennedy, che viveva in quasi una dozzina di case diverse nel quartiere.
Fondata nel 1789, questa prestigiosa università gesuita è conosciuta in lungo e in largo per i suoi programmi medici, legali e universitari. Ammira le imponenti guglie dell'edificio Patrick Healy e la statua del fondatore John Carrol. In una giornata calda, gli studenti si sdraieranno sull'erba davanti a lanciare frisbee, leggere e socializzare.
Terminiamo il tour nei pressi della Scala dell'Esorcista, una storica scalinata divenuta famosa grazie all'omonimo film degli anni '70.
Un'istituzione di Georgetown, questo ristorante è di proprietà locale dal 1933. I pannelli di legno scuro, le foto in bianco e nero sul muro e i clienti abituali del bar danno a questo posto un certo senso di nostalgia e atmosfera. La classica tariffa americana fa sì che le persone tornino anno dopo anno con posti a sedere sia all'interno che all'esterno
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(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!
