Georgetown Tours: The 15 Best Walks, Tastings and Haunts

1.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Join a licensed guide for a 90-minute, English-language walk from the Old Stone House through Georgetown’s old streets, past sites tied to hauntings and true crime, and on to the Exorcist Steps. Guides have included Wayne, Trevor, Sonia, Ingeborg, and others. Expect neighborhood history, spooky tales, and a family-friendly nighttime outing.

“Very fun and informative tour! Learned a lot about parts of Georgetown I did not know about even as a lifetime resident of the area. Jim was great!”

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2.Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Walk about 1.5 miles through Georgetown with a guide, stopping at four local eateries for four to five food samples and one drink pairing. Stops vary, but may include an Indian-owned restaurant, an Italian cafe and grocery, and a military-focused bakery. Vegetarian tastings are available, and the group is limited to nine.

“Elizabeth was a great guide. She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We enjoyed all the sights and history plus the food stops introduced us to awesome restaurants and shops in Georgetown. I highly recommend!”

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3.Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about three and a half hours walking Georgetown with a guide such as Robert, Wayne, James, or Christian. Expect four food stops, stories about the neighborhood’s pre-DC past, and landmarks including the Old Stone House and C&O Canal. The group is capped at 12, and dietary needs must be noted when booking.

“Lots of interesting historical short stories were shared by our tour guide, Robert. We had a good time.”

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4.Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about two hours walking Georgetown with a licensed guide and no more than 14 other people. See the C&O Canal, the 1766 Old Stone House, Kennedy-linked homes, Georgetown University and the Exorcist Steps, while hearing local history, architecture and gossip. Guides such as Vicky, Becca, Wayne and Ingeborg have led the tour.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Becca on a rainy/damp/cold morning. We live in the area and thought it would be fun to be a tourist for the day and learn more about Georgetown. Becca didn't disappoint! Thanks, Becca, for keeping us so engaged as we braved the weather! Highly recommend.”

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5.Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about three hours walking Georgetown with a local guide and a group of no more than eight. Expect several generous food tastings, drinks, and stories about the neighborhood and its restaurants. Guides have included Neka, Joe, Mary, and Richard. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice, but vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“Jenn is very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour. The tomato tart was wonderful. The Kennedy tidbits were a plus.”

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6.The Escape Game DC: 60-Minute Adventure in Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

At The Escape Game DC in Georgetown, you and your team get one 45- or 60-minute mission, plus a guide-led briefing and debrief. Choose from six scenarios, from a Titanic rescue to a cursed tomb. Guides named Star and Matt have been praised for friendly, helpful hosting, though your guide may differ.

“Escape game was so fun! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Building was clean and organized. We loved our experience”

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7.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Haunted Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Take a 90-minute, family-friendly nighttime walk through Georgetown with a licensed guide. Hear stories of haunted houses, Victorian-era crime, Civil War hospitals, and a local ghostly presence, then walk down the Exorcist Steps. Guides have included Sonia, Ingeborg, Kailey, Scott, and Trevor, though your guide may vary.

“Really great tour of the beautiful historic Georgetown district given by Sonia! She was such a friendly and fun guide, shared interesting local ghost stories, historic facts, all with a dose of quirky humour and spooky atmosphere 🙂”

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8.Potomac Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $71

Sail from The Wharf to Georgetown on a 45-minute Potomac cruise, passing the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Watergate, and more. Then walk Georgetown with a local guide, visit the C&O Canal and Georgetown University, see the Exorcist Steps, and sample a cupcake from a family-run bakery.

“Excellent tour by knowledgeable guide, telling us both about the historic background and the little nicities proper to a historic area. Enjoyed the boat, the well and the cupcakes. If you like to learn and laugh, this is it! Highly recommendable!”

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9.Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about two hours walking Georgetown with a native or local guide, tasting kosher food, an Italian dish, a DC-favorite pastry, and a seasonal special. Guides Mike and Erin have led tours with lively history and personal recommendations. The group is capped at 15, and the route ends on Thomas Jefferson Street.

“We did the acquired taste tour in Georgetown on a Wednesday morning. Mike was our guide. We all enjoyed it; Mike was a very chill, good leader.”

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10.Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Start at Green Almond Pantry for a three-hour, 1.5-mile walk through Georgetown, with generous tastings, local food history and a guide who connects the neighborhood’s past to its kitchens. Samples may include Turkish-spiced potatoes and eggs, VPN-style pizza and crème brûlée. Groups are limited to eight, and part of your $129 ticket supports Bread for the City.

“Absolutely the best food tour I’ve ever been on! Our guide was friendly, fun, enthusiastic, and full of facts and history. The food we tasted was superb at every location! Would highly recommend this tour.”

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11.Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Start at Baked & Wired for a small-group walk through Georgetown, from the C&O Canal and Old Stone House to Healy Hall, the Exorcist Steps and the Potomac waterfront. Expect about two miles of walking and more neighborhood history than architectural analysis. The tour starts at 10am and costs $48 per person.

“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!”

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12.Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $71

Start at The Wharf for a 45-minute Potomac cruise to Georgetown, then walk with an English-speaking guide past the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, Martin’s Tavern, Holy Trinity Church and Georgetown University. A Baked & Wired cupcake is included. The small-group tour lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes and ends at the Exorcist Steps.

“Our guide was excellent- I believe his name was Alex. He had a microphone so everyone would hear him. We went to the front of the boat as he advised; he gave us lots of information enroute to Georgetown.”

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13.Georgetown History & Architecture Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Spend two hours walking historic Georgetown with a licensed local guide. See the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, Kennedy connections, 18th- and 19th-century homes, and Georgetown University. Guides such as Vicky, Wesley, Becca, and Ingeborg bring the neighborhood’s politics, architecture, and everyday stories into focus.

“What a great tour! Georgia was an excellent guide. She knew so much history and so many good tales of politicians and celebrities!”

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14.Cobblestones & Croissants: A Morning Food Tour in Georgetown, DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend three hours or more walking Georgetown with a guide such as Robert or Wayne, stopping for coffee, pastries, chocolate, tacos and a cupcake. Along the way, hear stories about the neighborhood’s old houses, notable residents, Georgetown University and the C&O Canal. The group is capped at 10, and seasonal food offerings can change.

“Great guide, very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the city. All food stops were delicious. Had a great group in the tour.”

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15.The History of Black Georgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Follow a guide through Georgetown for about two hours to two and a half, tracing Black history from Georgetown University to Mount Zion Cemetery. You’ll hear about the port’s slave trade, alleyway community life, and local teachers and congregations. Katie has led the tour, and the group is capped at 20.

“Katie was well read, personable with great pacing and extra pearls of information. The group in general had a wonderful friendly open atmosphere”

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