Georgetown Walking Tour: Spies, Presidents, and Exorcist Steps
from $59.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Discover the hidden secrets of Washington D.C.’s most exclusive neighborhood! On this small-group walking tour of Georgetown, your expert guide will take you beyond the beautiful cobblestone streets to reveal the thrilling stories of spies, politicians, and poltergeists that shaped American history.
Hear the shocking true story of a KGB Colonel who escaped CIA custody at a local restaurant, and visit Martin’s Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie Bouvier. You’ll walk past the stunning historic homes of Madeleine Albright, Watergate figures, and legendary journalists.
Finally, dive into the supernatural! Learn about the “Witches of Georgetown” who held séances for Abraham Lincoln, hear the ghost lore of Georgetown University, and see the creepy, iconic “Exorcist Steps” from the 1973 horror classic.
Highlights:
Intimate, small-group walking tour.
See the homes of JFK and D.C. elites.
Hear incredible Cold War spy stories.
Visit the famous Exorcist steps.
1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet in front of the Old Stone House at 3051 M St NW
Itinerary
- 1Old Stone House
What better place to begin our walking tour than the oldest structure in Washington, DC! Hear stories about the house's history as a gathering point as we wait for our tour guests to arrive.
- 2Stop
The house where Robert Todd Lincoln sought solace after witnessing his 3rd presidential assassination.
- 3Stop
Hidden in plain site, one of the most dramatic chapters of Cold War DC starts here when an ex-KGB agent asks to use the restroom.
- 4Stop
Visit the iconic Georgetown establishment where JFK proposed to Jackie, Supreme Court Justices decided the future of civil rights, and Richard Nixon enjoyed his meatloaf.
- 5Stop
Recreate the legendary photos of the Kennedys outside their former Georgetown home.
- 6Stop
Stop in to learn about the Laurie Family home and the "Witches of Georgetown".
- 7Stop
The Mary Pincot Meyers home is steeped in conspiracy and scandal, and is a must see.
- 8Stop
Explore the stunning Georgetown University campus and hear stories of the (haunted?) Healy Hall
- 9"The Exorcist" Steps
Finish on a high (or low) note with the Exorcist Steps. Hear about the horror that inspired the movie and the movie that inspired a generation of horror filmmakers.
What's included
- Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
