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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

4.8(834)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 834 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy DC by Foot
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

About this activity

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?

What's 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

Meeting and pickup

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

Good to know

  • 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.

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