Georgetown Haunted Walking Tour
Georgetown Haunted Walking Tour
$9.99
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Works Offline
Tours & Maps Included
Tour Highlights
- Georgetown University & Healy Hall
Start under Healy Hall's clock tower and hear the legend of the fifth floor that "doesn't exist."
- The Exorcist House
Stand outside the brick house on Prospect Street made famous by the 1973 horror film, and learn about the real 1949 case behind the story.
- The Exorcist Steps
Walk down the 75 steep steps where Father Karras took his fatal fall, now an official DC landmark.
- Halcyon House
See the 1787 mansion of America's first Secretary of the Navy, later turned into a maze of rooms within rooms by an eccentric owner.
- Martin's Tavern
Peek into the tavern where every president from Truman to George W. Bush has eaten, and where JFK is said to have proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier.
- Foxhall Manor
Hear the Ten O'Clock Haunting, the story of a nanny whose spirit still turns off the lights at bedtime.
- Laird-Dunlop House
Learn why Robert Todd Lincoln, who was near three presidential assassinations, believed he was cursed.
- The Old Stone House
End at the oldest unchanged building in DC, said to be home to a crowd of spirits, including the infamous "George."
Is This Tour Right for You?
Perfect if you:
Love history and fascinating stories
What To explore at your own pace
prefer a private experience
What to avoid expensive group tours
Maybe not if you:
Don't have a phone
Like to follow the tour guide
Don't like stories
Don't like to go at your own pace
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the Georgetown ghost tour take?
The walk takes about an hour. Plan extra time if you want to stop at Martin's Tavern or go inside the Old Stone House.
- Does the tour work without cell service?
Yes. Download the tour before you go, and it runs completely offline using your phone's GPS.
- Can I pause the tour or explore at my own pace?
Yes. This is a fully self-guided tour—pause anytime to take photos on the Exorcist Steps or grab a bite, and press play when you're ready to continue.
- Are there admission fees at any of the stops?
No. Every stop is free to see from the outside, and the Old Stone House, run by the National Park Service, is free to enter during its open hours.
- Is this the Georgetown in Washington DC?
Yes. This tour is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC, not Georgetown, Texas, or any other Georgetown.
- Is this tour scary?
It's spooky but not gory. The tour mixes ghost stories with real history, and it's more chills than screams.
- Is this tour appropriate for kids?
Yes, for older kids and teens. Some stories touch on death and possession, so parents of younger kids may want to preview a stop or two.
- Is the walk easy?
Mostly, but Georgetown is hilly, the brick sidewalks are uneven, and the tour goes down the 75 steep Exorcist Steps. Wear comfortable shoes.
- Is it better to take the tour at night?
You can take it anytime, but dusk is the most atmospheric. Daytime is best if you want to go inside the Old Stone House.
- Where does the tour start and end?
It starts at the Bishop John Carroll statue in front of Healy Hall at Georgetown University and ends at the Old Stone House on M Street.
Why You'll Love ThisTour
Do It Anytime
Start when you’re ready.
Pause Anytime
Take a break and pick up right where you left off.
Professional Narration
Engaging stories from expert guides.
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