Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour
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Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With elegant mansions, churches, and a world class university, Georgetown is one of DC’s most fashionable neighborhoods. Get your bearings and explore Georgetown architecture on a 2-hour, small-group walking tour with a local guide, who will share Georgetown stories as you visit historic highlights and campus landmarks.
- 2-hour Georgetown walking tour
- Great overview and orientations
- Fully narrated tour
- Small group ensures personal service
- Led by a local guide
What's Included
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Baked & Wired1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Meet your guide outside local favorite coffee shop, Baked & Wired.
End point
- Georgetown Waterfront Park3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
Make your way to a centrally located point in Georgetown, where you’ll meet up with a guide and small group for your 10am walking tour. Set a leisurely pace through the city—plan to do about 2 miles (3.2 km.) of walking during the 2-hour tour. Follow your guide to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which connected Potomac River communities with markets and goods, and learn about a series of historic destinations as you walk: see the Laird-Dunlop House, the Newton D. Baker House, and the Lydia English Seminary School for Girls, a boarding school that served the upper class.
Hear the story of the Grafton Tyler Double House, pass the Christ Episcopal Church, and see the Hyde-Addison School. Take a look at the historic Yellow Tavern, also called the White Horse Tavern, then follow Pomander Walk past tiny, pastel-hued row houses.
See where Alexander Graham Bell founded Volta Laboratory, and take in a series of academic destinations: Georgetown Preparatory School, Healy Hall, and the University Library. Get a look at campus nightlife at The Tombs, then visit the Car Barn, a renovated streetcar depot. Continue to the Francis Scott Key Memorial, Cady’s Alley, and the Georgetown Waterfront, where this tour concludes.
Hear the story of the Grafton Tyler Double House, pass the Christ Episcopal Church, and see the Hyde-Addison School. Take a look at the historic Yellow Tavern, also called the White Horse Tavern, then follow Pomander Walk past tiny, pastel-hued row houses.
See where Alexander Graham Bell founded Volta Laboratory, and take in a series of academic destinations: Georgetown Preparatory School, Healy Hall, and the University Library. Get a look at campus nightlife at The Tombs, then visit the Car Barn, a renovated streetcar depot. Continue to the Francis Scott Key Memorial, Cady’s Alley, and the Georgetown Waterfront, where this tour concludes.
Potomac River (Pass By)
1
Old Stone House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Francis Scott Key Memorial Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 77 reviews
rickSilverman, Oct 2025
Brian was incredible. Very knowledgeable on the history of Georgetown and DC in general. This 2 hour tour was exactly what we needed for a perfect Sunday fall morning. Kennedys, Georgetown U, Alex. Bell lab, Tranformers and Exorcist. What else coukd one ask for? I recommend this tour for anyone that can walk and especially for young people middle school age and up to learn about the formation of DC, the C&O canal
Response from Host, Oct 2025
What a kind review, thank you so much!
Roger_N, Sep 2024
Kim, the tiur guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Nice way to see Georgetown and learn its history
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review Kim's Georgetown tour!
MaryBeth_L, Nov 2023
We enjoyed the historical clarifications and the local color aspect of the tour. Caroline= excellent
Response from Host, Nov 2023
SO glad to hear that, thank you!
Alessandra_S, Nov 2023
Sam, was an excellent tour guide, was very engaging. Enjoyed learning of Georgetown through his narration.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much!
jukeboxrs, Sep 2023
Christine was knowledgeable, professional and patient. She answered all my questions and gave a good ice cream recommendation nearby for afterwards. I have already recommended this to family. Thank you!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thanks for joining our tour and posting your review! Christine is a great resource for many things, including ice cream! :)
Rhonda_S, Sep 2023
Christine was great! Knowledgeable and interesting. Nice to see the quieter Georgetown after a week in busy DC.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you very much! We’re so glad to read your review!
Patricia_L, Jun 2023
Our guide, Ellie was friendly and very knowledgeable and engaging . Her style of presenting facts was interesting, entertaining and informative.!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Ellery is the best! Thank you Patricia for taking the time to write a review!
John_H, Mar 2023
Lovely way to spend a few hours on a lazy Sunday exploring Georgetown. The history was very interesting and our guide Ellery was very personable, knowledgeable and professional.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Ellery!
Katarina_K, Jul 2022
I like the house which Jacqueline Kennedy purchased and lived in it shortly after the assassination of president John F. Kennedy in 1963 and pink house blocks away from Georgetown University.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Glad to hear it, thank you for taking time to write a review of our Historic Georgetown tour!
Ana_S, May 2022
The streets and the houses were beautiful and full of stories
The guide was very nice with a wonderful knowledge about the history
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks Ana!
Madelyn_S, Oct 2021
Excellent tour. Our tour guide was great! She was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and extremely informative.
Asha_K, Aug 2021
Christine, the tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, friendly& professional. I have been to Georgetown so many times before but this was my first tour. Being a history buff, learnt so much about the place it was exciting.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind review, Asha!
John_C, Oct 2023
Echt een heel interessante tour langs alle hoogtepunten van Georgetown: C&O canal, old stone house, east village, west village, en university. Meer geschiedenis dan architectuur, maar dat was prima voor mij. Sam was onze tourguide en hij had prachtige verhalen over de beroemdste huizen en hun bewoners, soms hardop gelachen: vraag naar de vete tussen de twee tabaks handelaren …
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Bedankt voor het schrijven en toeren met ons!
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