Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Washington DC, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the hidden history and local legends of Georgetown with a ghost tour. Today the upscale area is bustling with tourists, but it also has a darker past. Learn about supernatural occurrences and listen to true crime stories as you stroll past Victorian row houses, churches, and alleys of the city’s oldest neighborhood.
- See Georgetown without the tourist crowds
- Enjoy an offbeat nighttime tour with friends
- Listen to spooky stories about the neighborhood
- Visit locations with reported hauntings
What's Included
- 1 Hour 30 Minute Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour
- Walk down the famed "Exorcist Steps" from the horror movie, The Exorcist.
- Family-Friendly Tour
- Licensed Guide
- Access to yard of the oldest and most haunted building in Georgetown
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Old Stone House3051 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
We meet outside the spooky Old Stone House 3051 St NW.
End point
- The Exorcist StepsWashington, DC 20007, USA
Tour ends at the Exorcist Steps (36th and Prospect St NW)
Itinerary
Start your ghost tour of Georgetown by meeting your guide and group at the Old Stone House after dark.
As you walk past the cemeteries, churches, and alleys of Washington DC’s oldest neighborhood, delve into the hidden stories and supernatural occurrences that have shaped Georgetown from a small port to a major commercial center.
The tour takes you to the renowned "The Exorcist" Steps, where chilling tales unfold, and true crime stories come to life. Immerse yourself in the offbeat atmosphere of Georgetown at night, avoiding the tourist crowds and enjoying an unconventional experience with friends.
The tour concludes at The Exorcist Steps.
As you walk past the cemeteries, churches, and alleys of Washington DC’s oldest neighborhood, delve into the hidden stories and supernatural occurrences that have shaped Georgetown from a small port to a major commercial center.
The tour takes you to the renowned "The Exorcist" Steps, where chilling tales unfold, and true crime stories come to life. Immerse yourself in the offbeat atmosphere of Georgetown at night, avoiding the tourist crowds and enjoying an unconventional experience with friends.
The tour concludes at The Exorcist Steps.
1
Old Stone House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Colonial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Georgetown
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wisconsin Avenue Northwest (Pass By)
4
Halcyon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Georgetown University (Pass By)
5
"The Exorcist" Steps
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
4.8
based on 774 reviews
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Trevor did an amazing job he knew his history. He was an amazing story teller. Would do another. Tour. With. Trevor in a heartbeat
Guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job with the stories. Thought it was an appropriate amount of stops and a sufficient amount of time at each stop. Would definitely recommend.
I honestly was disappointed by this ghost tour. Unlike many others we have been on we were able to go inside one or two locations but on this you are just walking the streets and stopping outside to share some stories. The guide was nice and knowledgeable.
Fun walk through Georgetown with some history and spooky ghost stories tossed in. Ends with a spooky trip down the Exorcist steps (if you want)
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the fun mix of Georgetown history and spooky stories, with a thrilling finish at the Exorcist steps!
Scott was an amazing guide! He made the Georgetown Ghost Tour both fun and fascinating. We loved hearing the stories behind Georgetown’s haunted history and learning how the people and events of the past are connected to the hauntings still talked about today. Scott was engaging, knowledgeable, and a great storyteller. Such a fun way to experience Georgetown—we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it! Be sure to bring mosquito spray if you are a filet mignon.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed Scott's storytelling and Georgetown's haunted history. We appreciate the recommendation—and the mosquito spray tip!
It was a pretty good experience especially seeing the iconic exorcist steps! My horror senses were tingling lol and the tour host did an amazing job. He was good
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed seeing the iconic Exorcist steps and had a fun, spooky experience with your guide!
In the summer - bug spray might be helpful to some sensitive to mosquitoes. Definitely wear tennis shoes. This is a long walk and not suitable for flip flops due to unevenness of sidewalks. Our guide Scott was a great story teller! Some great stories !
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed Scott's storytelling and appreciate the helpful tips for future guests!
It was an amazing experience the walk wasn’t so bad. Our tour guide was amazing , she kept things fun ♥️
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the fun atmosphere with your guide!
Very informative and interesting. Your guide has character and made it fun. Consider bug spray but overall recommend this trip
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're glad you found the tour informative and fun. We appreciate the helpful tip and your recommendation!
This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Mariah, was so informative. She told interesting stories, mixed with hauntings and history. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the DC area who’s interested in spooky stories.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Mariah. Her mix of history and spooky stories makes it a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Our guide took us to several homes that are said to be haunted and told the stories of the ghosts that inhabit those homes. The tour ended at the house where the person who wrote "The Exorcist" lived when he wrote it, and the stairs from the final scene in the movie are right next to the house.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the haunted homes, stories, and iconic Exorcist locations. We appreciate your kind review!
Friendly and knowledgeable host. I found the content to be more historical than spooky. The route was manageable; not too many hills or steps, except for the end, which is the Exorcist stairs!
Great way to learn some history about Georgetown! The tour was none stop facts and lore with some paranormal intertwined!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed discovering Georgetown's history, facts, and paranormal lore. We appreciate your kind words!
Such a fun way to visit and see Georgetown! Mariah kept us all entertained with various ghost stories and interesting facts about the area.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Georgetown with Mariah. Her stories and local insights make the tour extra fun! We appreciate your kind words!
Can't recommend the tour guide Ingeborg enough. She was very knowledgeable about the area and history associated with it. Tour was fun and informative.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Ingeborg. Her knowledge and engaging style make the experience both fun and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Georgia was our tour guide for Ghosts of Georgetown. She was fantastic, and really made sure the entire group was included. The area has some hills/uneven terrain and she ensured all ages were able to participate. Really fantastic tour guide and I enjoy how she highlighted Georgetown and ensured to set the scene for the area. A fan favorite of my family to experience Georgetown!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad your family enjoyed the Ghosts of Georgetown tour with Georgia. Her care, storytelling, and attention to the whole group make the experience special. We appreciate your kind words!
Mariah was an excellent tour guide! Very cool stories and a lovely walk through the Georgetown neighborhood!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Mariah. Her stories and knowledge make exploring Georgetown even more enjoyable. We appreciate your kind words!
Excellent fun. Scott was sensational and funny. Beautiful way to walk Georgetown streets. Scott rocked it
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you had a fantastic time with Scott. His humor and energy truly make the Georgetown tour unforgettable. We appreciate your kind words!
Vicky was a fantastic tour guide providing a ton of DC history during the ghost tour! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the ghost tour with Vicky. Her knowledge of DC history makes the experience truly special. We appreciate your recommendation!
It was very buggy - so I got bitten up. It would have been nice to know to bring bug spray. One of the guides came last minute and it seemed not well organized at first
The guide was knowledgeable - but not very engaging. I think it could have been presented so much better. So it was a bit disappointinf
Very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was nice to also get a historical tour of a city with such a back story.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour. It's wonderful to hear you found it both entertaining and informative. We appreciate your kind words!
Jim was amazing, really knowledgeable and great storyteller! The route is easy to walk with so much history and points of interest presented in an engaging manner by Jim
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Jim. His knowledge and storytelling truly make history come alive. We appreciate your kind words!
I can’t remember the tour guides name but he was amazing. I loved his enthusiasm. He did so good telling us about the history of the buildings. Worth every penny.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour. It's wonderful to hear your guide's enthusiasm and storytelling made the experience so memorable. We appreciate your kind words!
It was fairly boring and “ghost tour” is a bit of a stretch. Highlighting where people lived that used to be alive 50-100 years ago isn’t much of a ghost story. The tour was ok and a nice enough walk to explore, but hardly worth the $70 we paid to walk around for an hour and 15 minutes.
It is an interesting historical tour with a haunted theme. Sonia was very entertaining with fun humor
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Sonia. Her humor and storytelling truly make the history and haunted tales come to life. We appreciate your kind words!
Sonia was very knowledgeable and personable. Even our children enjoyed the evening, though it wasn't exactly their "cup of tea"!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Sonia. It's wonderful to hear even the kids had a great time. We appreciate your kind words!
Had an awesome time with Wayne! He is very knowledgeable and made the tour fun! Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you had an awesome time with Wayne. His knowledge and enthusiasm truly make the tour memorable. We appreciate your recommendation!
The evening was over 100 degrees. The guide was good but no sense of urgency to get us moving and out of the heat. We child have finished in an hour. We ended up dropping off the tour early because we just couldn't breath any more.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I'm glad to hear you felt the guide was good; last week was a historic heat wave with record breaking temperatures; we adjusted other tours and guests complained because they wanted the fully experience. We decided to provide the full tour as guests always have the option to reschedule (or as you did, leave early), but we feel its important to offer what guests booked and run the tour leisurely with breaks instead of rushing to complete.
I forgot my guide's name (he's the head tour guide) but he was very good, I maybe a bit biased given my obsession with the supernatural / paranormal (I love watching Slapped Ham on YouTube) but I think he's an amazing storyteller and is also very funny at the same time, I laughed really hard during it. It was very interesting to learn about these historical figures and American history in general, but I maybe biased given I'm Canadian so I hardly know a thing about American history. Before the tour began, I do recall one of his colleagues being very funny as well, so I take it he vetted the guides to be very funny. I'm from Toronto so I wasn't used to the uneven terrain so you do have to watch your step and at times there's quite a bit of steep inclines and declines so I recommend hitting the gym first, go on some incline treadmills or do leg weight training to prepare for it. There's quite a few bugs but they do offer bug spray which I regret declining. The heat is also quite harsh, but I'm only a tourist who isn't used to 40 Celsius temperatures, so definitely bring water and electrolytes to mix in if you're visiting from a colder city. It's very well worth the money, I really enjoyed it and I strongly recommend it. Also, I may have taken a picture of a ghost but maybe it's just the silhouette of a resident or just someone in what seems to be weird clothing so take pics and maybe you'll have some paranormal souvenirs to bring home
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had such a memorable experience. It's great to hear our guide's storytelling and humor made the tour so much fun. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure!
My little cousin and I from Chicago, both took the Ghosts of Georgetown tour, and it was such a great experience!
I've been on quite a few ghost tours, so I tend to have pretty high expectations. Since you're not actually going inside haunted buildings, the tour guide really makes the experience, and Sonia absolutely did.
She was engaging, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and such a great storyteller. She didn't just recite facts; she brought Georgetown's history and ghost stories to life in a way that kept everyone interested from start to finish. She had a great sense of humor, answered questions with ease, and knew how to interact with the group, which made the tour feel really personal and enjoyable.
This was my little cousin's first ghost tour in D.C., and she had a great time. We both left talking about how much we enjoyed it.
If you're thinking about booking the Ghosts of Georgetown tour, I highly recommend it, and if you have the chance to get Sonia as your tour guide, consider yourself lucky!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're so glad you and your cousin had such a great time with Sonia. Her storytelling, humor, and knowledge truly make the Ghosts of Georgetown tour unforgettable. We appreciate your wonderful recommendation!
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