Georgetown Spies and Ghosts Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into the shadows of Washington, DC on a gripping walking tour through historic Georgetown, where ivy-covered mansions hide Cold War secrets and restless spirits linger behind historic facades. This isn’t your typical ghost tour, it’s an immersive blend of real-life espionage, haunted legends, and secret history. Walk Georgetown’s storied streets to hear chilling tales of haunted homes, secret CIA safehouses, and infamous betrayals. Stand outside the former residence of “Wild Bill” Donovan, father of modern American intelligence. Discover how Robert Todd Lincoln’s life was eerily intertwined with three presidential assassinations, and explore DC’s oldest, most haunted building, the Old Stone House. See Martin’s Tavern where JFK proposed to Jackie, and revisit the dramatic mid-meal defection of a KGB officer. Uncover the occult lore of Halcyon House before ending at the iconic Exorcist Steps. Highlights: Ghostly legends, Cold War spies, curses & see the famous Exorcist Steps!
Inclusions
What's included
- True ghost stories and Cold War espionage tales
- Live tour guide
- 90 minute walking tour of Georgetown
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Stop in front of the historic Laird-Dunlop House, a stately Federal-style residence tied to presidential history, Watergate connections, and classic local ghost lore.
Admire Washington, D.C.'s oldest un-reconstructed building on its original foundation, rich with Revolutionary War history and rumors of lingering spirits.
Visit Georgetown's oldest family-run tavern, famous for serving world leaders, spies, and presidents, including the booth where JFK proposed to Jackie.
Pause at a key location along the route to uncover real-life Cold War intrigue, covert operations, and espionage tales that took place in plain sight.
Discover Halcyon House, a magnificent historic mansion known for its eccentric architecture, Underground Railroad tunnels, and famous paranormal
Stand at the top of the iconic, steep stone staircase made famous by the 1973 classic horror film The Exorcist.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting location: 2920 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins, where your esteemed tour guide will be waiting for you across the street from the house at 2920 R St NW, outside the gate to the Oak Hill Cemetery.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Empire Tours - DC
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Washington DC
- Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 767 experiences we list in Washington DC.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Washington DC
Washington, DC is the US capital, a planned city on the Potomac, with a National Mall of monuments and museums and cherry trees in spring.
Washington was planned as a capital in the 1790s, with broad avenues radiating from the Capitol. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, past the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Memorials to Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr stand around the Tidal Basin, where cherry trees bloom in late March or early April. The White House stands just north of the Mall.
Top-ranked sights in Washington DC: The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial.
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