Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Description
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?
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Itinerary
Stories of deaths and ghosts, rumors and murmurs in the Old Stone House
Why will no one live in these apartments for long? Could the building hold memories from when this was a Civil War hospital, full of moans and loss?
Walk the spooky streets on a night-time walk talking about the true (or as true as Victorian residents believed) stories of spooky curses, haunted houses, and the macabre (but still family friendly!). A Halloween vibe all year long.
We'll walk along the old "high street" - what was once a Native American trading road and is now home to the restaurants and shops of the neighborhood.
It's a legit haunted house—we've seen the ghost of a long-gone resident who refused to leave his life's work in this 18th-century home.
See the spooky dark spires of the campus' at night as we walk the cobblestone streets.
See the famed Exorcist steps.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(755)
Great experience. Sonia was fantastic and very informative. Definitely would refer this tour. Seeing Georgetown at night was fun and somewhat creepy. Loved we ran into an old ghostly lady (twice) creeped out the experience extra more.
Sonya was a great guide who was funny & knowledgeable. It was a cool walk through the haunts of Georgetown
Very informative and interesting. Your guide has character and made it fun. Consider bug spray but overall recommend this trip
Thank you! We're glad you found the tour informative and fun. We appreciate the helpful tip and your recommendation!
This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Mariah, was so informative. She told interesting stories, mixed with hauntings and history. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the DC area who’s interested in spooky stories.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Mariah. Her mix of history and spooky stories makes it a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Our guide took us to several homes that are said to be haunted and told the stories of the ghosts that inhabit those homes. The tour ended at the house where the person who wrote "The Exorcist" lived when he wrote it, and the stairs from the final scene in the movie are right next to the house.
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the haunted homes, stories, and iconic Exorcist locations. We appreciate your kind review!
The tour was a lot of fun. It’s great to see Georgetown at night and learn about so much history and spooky stories about the neighborhood. Scott was an awesome guide - very knowledgeable and eager to learn about the people on the tour. Definitely recommend!
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed exploring Georgetown at night with Scott. His knowledge and engaging style make the tour extra special. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Friendly and knowledgeable host. I found the content to be more historical than spooky. The route was manageable; not too many hills or steps, except for the end, which is the Exorcist stairs!
Great way to learn some history about Georgetown! The tour was none stop facts and lore with some paranormal intertwined!
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed discovering Georgetown's history, facts, and paranormal lore. We appreciate your kind words!
Loved the tour. On the original night we had booked the tour, my wife was sick from bad clams eaten earlier in the day. The tour guide was nice enough to move us to the following night’s tour at no additional cost. Our guide - Wayne - was full of knowledge on the subjects. We stopped at places we never would have otherwise and got to hear the dark history behind each property. The tour was a highlight of our DC trip! Wayne even stayed after the tour and chatted with us about horror movies and took pictures of us on the Exorcist stairs. It was like hanging out with an old friend. Super engaging, super interesting and a ton of fun. If we find ourselves in the area again, we will definitely be reaching out to Wayne again!
Thank you! We're thrilled Wayne made the tour such a memorable highlight of your trip. We're so glad you enjoyed the stories, history, and great conversation. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Such a fun way to visit and see Georgetown! Mariah kept us all entertained with various ghost stories and interesting facts about the area.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Georgetown with Mariah. Her stories and local insights make the tour extra fun! We appreciate your kind words!
