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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

About this experience

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?

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min

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Ghosts of Georgetown Walking Tour
PRIVATE Ghosts of Georgetown
Private Walking Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Family-Friendly Tour
  • Access to yard of the oldest and most haunted building in Georgetown
  • Licensed Guide
  • 1 Hour 30 Minute Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour
  • Walk down the famed "Exorcist Steps" from the horror movie, The Exorcist.

Not included

  • Gratuity

Itinerary and highlights

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.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We meet outside the spooky Old Stone House 3051 St NW.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • DC by Foot

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr 30 min. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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