Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood.
Historical figures stayed here, documenting their experiences in letters & journals. Some have never left, haunting these grand homes to this day.
On this family-friendly nighttime tour, you will learn about this town and be enchanted by its past, present, and future. Halloween vibes all year long.
-Hear stories of a young boy trapped after his accidental death in the oldest residence in DC.
-Learn what happened in Civil War hospitals that make an apartment seem unliveable.
-Learn about the curse of Abraham Lincoln's son.
-Hear a story of a nanny's undying love for her charges - and her rules.
-See lights flicker at a house whose past resident hated electricity and whose ghost haunts our guides.
-End the tour at the famous Exorcist Steps and hear how this movie was based on a true local story. Do you dare to walk down the creepy stairs at night?
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Old Stone House
Stories of deaths and ghosts, rumors and murmurs in the Old Stone House
Why will no one live in these apartments for long? Could the building hold memories from when this was a Civil War hospital, full of moans and loss?
What‘s Included
Family-Friendly Tour
Access to yard of the oldest and most haunted building in Georgetown
Licensed Guide
1 Hour 30 Minute Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour
Walk down the famed "Exorcist Steps" from the horror movie, The Exorcist.
Gratuity
Options
Ghosts of Georgetown Walking Tour
PRIVATE Ghosts of Georgetown
Private Walking Tour
Reviews
610 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wayne is the best! Highly recommend
Gabrielle I,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wayne was AMAZING!!!!! My sister and I had an awesome evening strolling through gorge town learning about all of the spooky stories. I will take the tour again with others because it was that good!! Wayne was so hospitable, funny and most importantly, super knowledgeable. He was very engaging and led a fantastic tour!
Interesting history and ghost tour
Carmen L,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting history/ghost tour in Georgetown. Wayne was amazing. Funny, knows tons of interesting info about DC. Would definitely recommend if you are interested in history, paranormal, movies, or architecture (just bc the town is at beautiful).
Would do it again
D7344YUjustinl,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Not as much ‘ghost’ tour as a history tour w some possible supernatural connections. Still fun and worthwhile. All outside so dress warmly.
Wonderful tour!
Beth L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was an amazing guide! He’s very engaging. He knew the town and really enjoyed what he does! We can’t wait to come back and do another tour with him!
Lots of fun
Julia L,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun and informative. Lots of good history. The guide was informative and nice and built good rapport with the group. Some walking but not too bad.
I love a ghost tour, and...
Catherine C,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I love a ghost tour, and this one was no exception. The stories were fascinating as well as the peek of talking about how beautiful the homes are in Georgetown.
Fun, informative and a great way to see Georgetown
J7862WYsarah,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Ghosts of Georgetown and Exorcist Steps evening walking tour and really enjoyed it. It’s about a 90-minute walk with a fun, informative guide and is very easy and accessible — nothing strenuous at all. You get a proper look around Georgetown, away from the main drag, which was one of the highlights for us. The stories are entertaining without being over the top, and it’s a great way to learn a bit of local history while having a few laughs along the way. Good value for money and well worth doing if you’re visiting the area.
Go see Trevor!
aubreyd4297,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walk was fun. The stories were great. But the person that made it memorable was Trevor! He was so dramatic and made the stories so fun to listen to. His personality made the tour worth it!
Exceptional ghost tour with Trevor!!
Michael M,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trevor was one of the best ghost tour narrators we have ever had!!! He was so awesome! Loved all the stories and he got to know everyone!
Great tour!
robert s,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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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