13 Walking Tours in Georgetown to Build a Day Around

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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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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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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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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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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Socialites and Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Join guide Katie Kirkpatrick for a two-hour walk through Georgetown’s political past, visiting former homes, Martin’s Tavern, Kennedy landmarks, and Cold War sites. You’ll hear stories of Mary Pinchot Meyer, Pamela Harriman, Ann Caracristi, and other women who shaped Washington.

“This was a fabulous tour, very much enjoyed. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. I'll definitely be looking up this guide's other tours!”

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11.Georgetown Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Walk about 2 miles through Georgetown with a local English-speaking guide, following canals, historic homes, churches, schools, Healy Hall, Cady’s Alley, and the waterfront. Guides such as Sam and Ellyn bring the neighborhood’s architecture and unusual stories to life at a relaxed pace.

“Sam was informative and engaging. Really enjoyed hearing about different architecture related to history with fun facts thrown in.”

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12.Georgetown Walking Tour: Spies, Presidents, and Exorcist Steps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk Georgetown with a guide such as Laura, Dash, or Andrew, hearing Cold War spy stories, JFK lore, campus legends, and Exorcist history. This English-language tour covers about 90 minutes at a moderate pace, with a maximum of 15 people and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Amazing experience. Slow moderate walking pace which was perfect to take in the beauty of the town and listen to all the knowledge from Andrew. Wonderful tour and would definitely recommend especially if you love learning about secrets and spies!”

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13.Private 4-Hour Walking Tour Exploring Historic Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185

Spend about three hours walking historic Georgetown with a private English-speaking guide. See the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, famous homes, Martin’s Tavern, and the Exorcist Stairs while learning how the neighborhood changed from a post-Civil War Black community to a fashionable DC address.

“Stephen was very informative. He's also very accommodating to the needs of our companions who are senior citizens. He was very patient with our slow pace. We all learned a lot about Georgetown thanks to Stephen.”

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