Georgetown Walking Tour: Spies, Presidents, and Exorcist Steps

5.0
(6 reviews)
Washington DC, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the hidden secrets of Washington D.C.’s most exclusive neighborhood! On this small-group walking tour of Georgetown, your expert guide will take you beyond the beautiful cobblestone streets to reveal the thrilling stories of spies, politicians, and poltergeists that shaped American history.

Hear the shocking true story of a KGB Colonel who escaped CIA custody at a local restaurant, and visit Martin’s Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie Bouvier. You’ll walk past the stunning historic homes of Madeleine Albright, Watergate figures, and legendary journalists.

Finally, dive into the supernatural! Learn about the "Witches of Georgetown" who held séances for Abraham Lincoln, hear the ghost lore of Georgetown University, and see the creepy, iconic "Exorcist Steps" from the 1973 horror classic.

Highlights:

Intimate, small-group walking tour.

See the homes of JFK and D.C. elites.

Hear incredible Cold War spy stories.

Visit the famous Exorcist steps.

What's Included

Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of 1310 restaurant and bar

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Stone House

    What better place to begin our walking tour than the oldest structure in Washington, DC! Hear stories about the house's history as a gathering point as we wait for our tour guests to arrive.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The house where Robert Todd Lincoln sought solace after witnessing his 3rd presidential assassination.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Hidden in plain site, one of the most dramatic chapters of Cold War DC starts here when an ex-KGB agent asks to use the restroom.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit the iconic Georgetown establishment where JFK proposed to Jackie, Supreme Court Justices decided the future of civil rights, and Richard Nixon enjoyed his meatloaf.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Recreate the legendary photos of the Kennedys outside their former Georgetown home.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stop in to learn about the Laurie Family home and the "Witches of Georgetown".

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The Mary Pincot Meyers home is steeped in conspiracy and scandal, and is a must see.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Explore the stunning Georgetown University campus and hear stories of the (haunted?) Healy Hall

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    "The Exorcist" Steps

    Finish on a high (or low) note with the Exorcist Steps. Hear about the horror that inspired the movie and the movie that inspired a generation of horror filmmakers.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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