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The 15 Best Georgetown Walking Tours

23 tours  ·  from $30

Cobbles, the C and O canal, federal townhouses and a staircase from a horror film. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on the hills, the ones that run after dark and the ones that stop to eat.

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour - The Colonial and the memory of a Civil War hospital
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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

1.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Meet your licensed guide at Georgetown’s Old Stone House for a 90-minute evening walk through haunted homes, churches, alleys, and Civil War-era stories. Guides such as Wayne, Trevor, Sonia, and Ingeborg mix local history with ghost tales, ending at the famous Exorcist Steps.

“I loved this walking tour! The neighborhood is amazing and our guide Trevor was awesome, funny, and knowledgeable. The highlight was where we ended the tour at the Exorcist staircase.”

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Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk - The C&O Canal and Georgetown’s working past
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Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

2.Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Walk about 1.5 miles through Georgetown with a guide such as Jacob, Lauren, or Elizabeth, stopping at four local food spots for four or five tastings and one drink pairing. Expect neighborhood history, Julia Child’s former house, vegetarian choices, and practical tips for eating on your own.

“The weather was beautiful, the Guide was fine, but you receive Too Little for Too Much money. Our guide was fine, she was very friendly and happily shared all of her travels with us, The many places that she studied abroad or visited with friends before and after her ‘summer guide work’. I did not learn anything historical but did get to see a house that Julia Child and her husband owned. We walked at a very slow pace through the Georgetown streets and saw many beautiful homes, but again, it was a lot of walking and a little bit of history. We had 4 stops - this is the…”

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Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour - What the food stops are really like
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Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

3.Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Start at 3 p.m. near the Four Seasons for a 3.5-hour Georgetown food and history walk. Guides such as Robert, Wayne, James, and Christian lead you to four generous tasting stops, with Italian, tapas, Mexican, plant-based, and macaron options possible.

“Excellent mix of interesting historical facts, food and perfect amount of walking in between food stops.”

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Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour - Starting beside the C&O Canal Lock 3
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Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

4.Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk Georgetown with a licensed guide such as Vicky, Becca, Wayne, Eli, or Ingeborg, hearing stories about Kennedy homes, the Old Stone House, C&O Canal, Martin’s Tavern, and Georgetown University. Expect two hours of hills, brick walks, architecture, history, and a little gossip.

“I’ve been living in Georgetown for over a year and have walked through the neighborhood many times, but I was curious to learn more about its history. The tour was incredibly fun and informative, with a fantastic guide (thank you, Becca!). I’ll definitely recommend it to anyone visiting this beautiful and historic part of DC.”

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Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour - The first stop sets the local tone
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Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

5.Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about three hours walking Georgetown with a local guide such as Joe, Neka, or Mary. Expect four food stops, drinks, neighborhood stories, generous portions, and a group capped at eight. Vegetarian options are available, but vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“Vanesa did a wonderful job! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraged us to get to know each other so we felt more like friends than strangers. Thanks!”

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The Escape Game DC: 60-Minute Adventure in Georgetown - Why the 10-person limit matters
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The Escape Game DC: 60-Minute Adventure in Georgetown

6.The Escape Game DC: 60-Minute Adventure in Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

At The Escape Game DC in Georgetown, you and up to nine teammates solve clues and puzzles during one of six missions. Choose a pirate curse, mummy tomb, Titanic rescue, cabin mystery, lab secret, or Dr. Whack’s elixir. A game guide briefs you, offers hints, and leads a 45- or 60-minute adventure.

“Escape game was so fun! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Building was clean and organized. We loved our experience”

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Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown - Starting at the Car Barn
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Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown

7.Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about two hours walking Georgetown with a local guide such as Mike or Erin. Expect four varied tastings, including kosher food, an Italian dish, a DC pastry, and a seasonal specialty, plus neighborhood history. The route begins at the Car Barn and ends near Thomas Jefferson Street.

“Erin was our terrific and personable tour guide. Even in the heat, she made certain that we all hydrated. She was informative. We stopped at new places that we were unfamiliar with and the food was plentiful.”

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Washington D.C.: Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour - Georgetown’s port past comes before the plates
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Washington D.C.: Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour

8.Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Walk 1.5 miles through Georgetown with a guide such as Neka, Soniqua, Jim, or Lois, stopping at local restaurants for Turkish, Mediterranean, Italian, French, and other bites. Tastings add up to lunch, while stories connect the food to Georgetown’s port past and changing culture.

“This was a perfect tour for my husband and I. We walked around beautiful Georgetown and our guide was so informative on so many things about the area. We visited 5 great places to eat beginning with Dean and Deluca and ending at a delicious pastry shop. We certainly did not leave hungry. It was a great afternoon and would highly recommend this to anyone. Can't wait to do some of their other tours.”

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DC: Ghosts of Georgetown Haunted History Nighttime Tour - Starting at the Old Stone House
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DC: Ghosts of Georgetown Haunted History Nighttime Tour

9.Ghosts of Georgetown Haunted History Nighttime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · from $39

Join a licensed English-speaking guide for a 90-minute, family-friendly walk through Georgetown after dark. Hear stories tied to the Old Stone House, Civil War hospitals, haunted homes, Martin’s Tavern, and the Exorcist Steps. Guides such as Sonia, Amelia, Trevor, and Sarah bring the tales to life with humor and drama.

“Sonia was great, from start to finish. Super personality. Well done.”

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Washington DC: Potomac Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour - Starting at the Wharf and taking in DC from the water
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Washington DC: Potomac Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

10.Potomac Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · from $71

Pair a 45-minute Potomac cruise with a guided walk through Georgetown, from the C&O Canal and Old Stone House to Georgetown University and the Exorcist Steps. Your English-speaking guide may include Alex, Ray, Jesse, Joel, or Jason. Expect history, hills, and a cupcake from Baked & Wired.

“Great walking tour! Loved the sightseeing and how knowledgeable our guide Ray was. Highly recommend the tour as a nice and diverse tour from the normal memorials sightseeing”

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Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour - Mansions, churches, and the stories behind the facades
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Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour

11.Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk about 2 miles through Georgetown with a local guide such as Brian, Kim, Sam, Christine, or Ellery. Expect more history than formal architecture, plus the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, Healy Hall, Pomander Walk, the Exorcist Steps, and the Potomac waterfront.

“Christine was great! Knowledgeable and interesting. Nice to see the quieter Georgetown after a week in busy DC.”

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Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour - A Baked & Wired cupcake, early in the walk
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Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour

12.Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $71

Cruise 45 minutes from The Wharf to Georgetown, then walk historic streets with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, Kennedy landmarks, Georgetown University, and the Exorcist Steps, with a Baked & Wired cupcake included.

“Allegra was an absolute treat to have as a guide on the Potomac River and Georgetown Walking Tour. I loved her enthusiasm- it made the time fly by. I wish I had a notepad for all of the interesting facts she shared. I would take another tour with her in a heartbeat.”

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Cobblestones & Croissants: A Morning Food Tour in Georgetown, DC - The oldest standing house and Georgetown’s early story
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Cobblestones & Croissants: A Morning Food Tour in Georgetown, DC

13.Cobblestones & Croissants: A Morning Food Tour in Georgetown, DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Meet Robert or Wayne at 10:00 am for a three-hour Georgetown walk combining local breakfast stops, Turkish coffee, pastries, chocolate, tacos, and a cupcake with stories about old houses, presidents, and the C&O Canal. The group is capped at 10 people, and you finish where you began.

“Robert was amazing. Food delightful. Want to do again. Everyone needs to go. Love love love. Amazing variety”

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DC: Historic Georgetown History & Architecture 2 Hour Tour - The Old Stone House and M Street
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DC: Historic Georgetown History & Architecture 2 Hour Tour

14.Historic Georgetown History & Architecture 2 Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $49

Walk Georgetown with a licensed local guide such as Catherine, Georgia, Becca, or Ingeborg. See the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, Kennedy homes, Victorian streets, Martin’s Tavern, and Georgetown University while hearing stories of immigrants, women, students, and founders.

“Catherine was fabulous - very knowledgeable and kept us all engaged”

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The History of Black Georgetown - Pomander Walk and Georgetown’s alley communities
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The History of Black Georgetown

15.The History of Black Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Walk from Georgetown University to Mount Zion Cemetery with guide Katie, tracing Black Georgetown from enslaved holding pens to schools, churches, rallies, and alley communities. The private tour lasts about two hours, includes a refreshment stop, and is capped at 20 people.

“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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