Georgetown's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking Tour

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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On the tour you'll explore stories of Civil War-era spirits, the Exorcist stairs, unexplained phenomena in historic buildings, legends surrounding Georgetown University, JFK, and tales of restless spirits said to inhabit the area, to name a few. This tour combines historical facts with local folklore, offering insights into Georgetown's past and the stories that continue to circulate among residents and visitors. We'll discuss the origins of these tales and their significance to the neighborhood's cultural heritage. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and is all outside, so feel free to take it at 3am or 3pm. The tour never expires and you can listen again later.,

What's included

  • See Georgetown's most haunted sites.
  • Walking Tour on our Walking Tour app in Georgetown
  • Go anytime, 24/7/365.
  • Go at your own pace, the tour never expires.
  • No food, drink, admission, or person, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. 5m
    The tour starts at the John Carroll Statue outside of Healy Hall. You'll hear the history and haunted stories linked to the site, then you'll be guided through DC, to it's most haunted sites.
  2. "The Exorcist" Steps
    10m
    You'll walk down the Exorcist Steps, and here the story of the house, the movie and the real life haunts.
  3. Old Stone House
    Pass by
    The tour ends outside of the Old Stone House, where you'll hear it's spooky history and residents.
  4. Pass by
    You'll hear the story of the spooky Halcyon House, who haunts it and it's history.
  5. 5m
    The tour stops at Martin's Tavern where you'll discover it's history linked to John F. Kennedy
  6. Pass by
    This is a spooky spot, be prepared to hear it's spooky story as you stand outside.
  7. Georgetown
    40m
    The tour will take you through the haunted streets of old Georgetown as you discover it's terrifying and spooky past. You'll see sites linked to JFK, walk down the Exorcist stairs and stop outside multiple haunted houses and pubs as you hear the stories of the happiness and tragedies that bestowed it's residents.

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Meeting point

The tour starts at the John Carroll Statue outside of Healy Hall. You'll hear the history and haunted stories linked to the site, then you'll be guided through DC, to it's most haunted sites.

End point

The tour ends at one of the oldest buildings with one of the spookiest stories, you'll see the house from the outside and hear about it's spooky past and residents.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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