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The 15 best ghost & haunted 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“Very fun informative tour of Georgetown. Trevor was a great host. Walked through town. Saw good stuff”
One hour of spooky DC stories at eight landmark stops near the White House, mixing ghost lore with real political history.
“The guide showed up at 7:58 when it states to be at the meeting point no later than 7:45. The guide was definitely phoning it in. We have done other ghost tours in other cities and this was by far the worst”
Haunted Washington DC after dark with a small-group ghost walk from the Supreme Court to the Capitol and Folger Library for $29.99.
“The kids wanted a ghost tour and we got that and more. Love the combination of ghost stories and history all wrapped up in a spunky tour guide name Allegra! Would recommend so anyone with kids and for “big kids” also!”
A 90-minute haunted night walk on Capitol Hill with costumed guides sharing ghost stories and presidential history near DC’s most iconic buildings.
“Our tour guide, Davy Crockett, was awesome. He is very knowledgeable about DC and all things on Capitol Hill. It is clear to see and hear that he loves this country, city, and their history.”
Haunted walking tour near the White House with 8 stops, lantern-led ghost stories, and a final recap at the Treasury Building.
“The stories were entertaining. Great nuggets of history. Book parking ahead of time.”
Walk Georgetown at night with a licensed guide, Old Stone House yard access, and the Exorcist Steps finale on a family-friendly ghost tour.
“Sarah, our guide on 8/11/24, was a gem! Not only did she tell many spooky and touching stories about Georgetown and its inhabitants through centuries, but she also acted out those stories for us as a true actress. My group of teens was so happy after the tour. Totally great experience, highly recommend!”
Two hours of DC ghost stories and bar-hopping with 8 haunted stops, four pubs, and fun drinking games near the White House.
“Tour & guide were great, Anton did a great job mixing ghost stories and historical stories. We had a lot of fun.”
A 2-hour, small-group ghost walk and haunted pub crawl in Washington DC, ending at The Hamilton with spooky bar stops.
“Dena was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and had great ghost stories to share!”
Haunted Washington DC Booze and Boos pairs White House ghost stories with a 2.5-hour small-group pub crawl. 21+ only.
“Guide was both knowledgeable and fun! We had a blast with our group! Would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a good ghost story and a good drink.”
Adults-only 90-minute ghost tour through D.C.’s most famous haunted sites, with chilling stories of deaths and dark secrets for $34.
“Our tour was very animated and nice! She knew what she was talking about and made the tour fun!”
A 2-hour DC ghost walk at 10 pm past major landmarks, led by a guide with researched local stories. Mobile ticket, $37 per person.
“Adding on the EMF reader and seeing it light up reading energy. Was s beautiful night and not too much walking so enjoyed everything”
A 2-hour haunted pub crawl in Old Town Alexandria with US Ghost Adventures: 8 stops, historic stories, and a $30 ticket.
“Our guide Dana was amazing. She was very engaging and funny. She had tons of enthusiasm which made the tour awesome.”
$29, 90-minute Ghosts of Washington D.C. after-dark walking tour from the Supreme Court with spooky stories, education, and family fun.
“It was absolutely pouring rain, windy and a bit chilly during our evening tour…But, It was a blast. The entire group had so much fun. Our tour guide made the experience worth every penny! A fun experience with some educational tidbits too!”
A 75-minute adults-only night walk in Alexandria’s historic core, with ghost stories tied to Gadsby’s Tavern, the Alexandrian, and Wilkes Tunnel.
“Wanted a refund because I didn’t want to drive in a thunderstorm to go on the tour. They wished me a good night. Sweet!!!!!!”
A 90-minute walking ghost tour on Capitol Hill with live storytelling, presidential legends, and a stop-by-stop spooky take on DC history.
“Amazing, super entertaining and informative.”
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