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The 15 best georgetown tours in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.
Georgetown ghosts at night: Victorian stories, Civil War hospital legends, and the Exorcist Steps finish. $39, about 90 minutes.
Most Popular“We had a great tour on 11/1 ! Our tour guide was excellent, and the stories were very entertaining. We enjoyed learning about Georgetown, as well as all the interesting and spooky bits of information given. Very fun time.!”
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour with four eateries, vegetarian tastings, and a drink pairing, plus stories tied to local landmarks.
“Good walking tour around Georgetown. Could be better. The first half had great food and education, but it petered out at the end. Guide wasn’t as confident and engaging as some I’ve seen.”
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour blending Old Stone House history, C&O Canal stories, and multiple tastings for $84.
“Interesting history and yummy food! We had Italian, tapas, and Mexican, topped off with a macaroni at the end. Robert was a great tour guide!”
Georgetown history with a licensed guide: canal locks, Old Stone House, and university spires on a 2-hour small-group walk for $49.
“Becca was a great guide. We learned a lot about history Georgetown and some of the people that have lived here over the years. Becca was knowledgeable and entertaining and happy to answer questions.”
Small-group Georgetown food and history walk with multiple tastings, drinks, and local stories. 3 hours, mobile ticket.
“Richard had a great vibe and knowledge of the area. The food was all great—good variety and all very tasty.”
Escape Game DC in Georgetown offers a 60-minute puzzle mission with smart clues, friendly guides, and non-scary themes for teams of up to 10.
“Escape game was so fun! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Building was clean and organized. We loved our experience”
Sample kosher, Italian, pastries, and seasonal dishes on a 2-hour Georgetown walk with local guides, history, and a small group vibe.
“The food was all delicious, our guide Mike gave us a great experience and lots of information about the history of Georgetown. Highly recommend!”
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour with big lunch-size tastings, photo stops, and history, plus a donation to Bread for the City.
“Four lucky guests got to share a three hour tour of Georgetown with Neka of Blue Fern Travel. Neka started with a history of Native American communities along the Potomac River, trade routes, up through colonial times. We visited four farm to fork authentic restaurants for sampling various ethnic food - potatoes and egg with…”
Walk Georgetown at night with a licensed guide, Old Stone House yard access, and the Exorcist Steps finale on a family-friendly ghost tour.
“Sonia was great, from start to finish. Super personality. Well done.”
Potomac River cruise plus a Georgetown walking tour with a local guide, Georgetown University stories, and a cupcake stop at Baked & Wired.
“Enjoyed boat ride and walking tour. Did not like that tour does not take you back where started because we had to uber back for $40”
A 2-hour, small-group Georgetown tour with a local guide, Old Stone House, C&O Canal, campus landmarks, and waterfront views for $48.
“Brian was incredible. Very knowledgeable on the history of Georgetown and DC in general. This 2 hour tour was exactly what we needed for a perfect Sunday fall morning. Kennedys, Georgetown U, Alex. Bell lab, Tranformers and Exorcist. What else coukd one ask for? I recommend this tour for anyone that can walk and especially…”
Potomac views from the water plus a Georgetown walk with a local guide, small group, and a free cupcake.
“River cruise was enjoyable. The walking tour through Georgetown was rather dull. After a brief introduction to Georgetown, the first stop was unexpectedly at a cupcake shop. The cupcakes were good (and complimentary) but not Read more”
Taste croissants, coffee, chocolate, and more on a small-group Georgetown morning walk mixing food with DC landmarks and canal sights.
“First, let me start by saying that, Robert, our tour guide was amazing!!! The stories and history he shared about Georgetown and the surrounding areas made the tour worthwhile, and thats before we made any stops for food. Then, every stop we made was so special and unique. We started with an amazing Turkish coffee…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Georgetown’s cobblestones, C&O Canal, Old Stone House, and historic homes with story-rich local guides.
“it ended up being a private tour, so thank you Becca my tour guide that you didn't cancel it. It was really informative overall and Becca was a friendly person.”
Walk Black Georgetown’s historic sites in 2–2.5 hours with a small-group guide, tracing slavery, churches, cemeteries, and community.
“Katie was well read, personable with great pacing and extra pearls of information. The group in general had a wonderful friendly open atmosphere”
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