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Washington DC Ghost Tours - Lantern Led Capitol Hill Haunts

U.S. Capitol

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Explore the eerie tales of Capitol Hill on a captivating ghost tour that uncovers the haunted history of one of the most iconic sites in Washington, D.C. This 90-minute adventure reveals stories of feuding lawmakers, spectral presidents, and the infamous Demon Cat that torments guards. Visit the Supreme Court Building, the Library of Congress, and learn about the ghosts surrounding the Lincoln Conspiracy trials. Perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike, this nightly tour offers a unique perspective on the capital's secrets after dark. - Tour Guides dressed in Victorian Era Attire - Led by lantern light - Duration: 90 minutes, covering less than 1 mile - Tour times: Nightly at 9:00 PM, March to November - Starting location: Outside Good Stuff Eatery at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE - Suitable for ages 7 and up; children under 6 are free

Inclusions

What's included

  • Engaging, historically accurate
  • Tour Guide Dressed In Victorian Era Costume / Lantern Led

What's not

  • Tour Guide Tip

Itinerary

  1. You'll hear the stories of the feuding ghosts of past lawmakers in the House.

    30 min

  2. Hear tales of the haunted Library Of Congress

    20 min

  3. Hear tales of the disturbances at the library

    20 min

  4. Learn about the haunting of the conspirators in the Lincoln assassination and many more.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
- We meet outside in front of Good Stuff Eatery at the corner of 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave. SouthEast - Your tour guide will be dress in Victorian Era costume and carrying a lantern.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 35 travellers
Operated by
Washington DC Ghost Tours - AmeriGhost Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Washington DC

  • Its from-price is 75% 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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