9 Nightlife Experiences in Washington DC Worth Booking

1.Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of Washington, D.C.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Meet your guide at the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square for a 2-hour-15-minute walk linking White House tales, Prohibition stories, and four D.C. bars. Guides such as Dalton, Jo, and Jack have led the crawl. Drinks are extra, so you can choose what to order at each stop.

“Dalton was a fantastic guide with historical knowledge and positive energy. Super fun group of 8 with a magician:) Great pubs we would not have known to stop.”

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2.Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Best value

Walk to eight historic, supposedly haunted sites with a guide carrying a lantern, including four pubs such as Round Robin, where Ulysses S. Grant is said to linger. Hear tales of bootleggers and political scandals, and stop for drinks if you choose. The two-hour tour costs $30 per person; food and drinks are extra.

“Great fun and a great way to meet new people. Dena was excellent x”

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3.DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

This two-hour evening walk starts at Old Ebbitt Grill and ends at The Hamilton, with stops at historic bars, the National Theatre, and sites linked to DC ghost stories. A guide shares local history and hauntings for groups capped at 15. The $36 price does not include drinks, so budget extra if you plan to order.

“We learned a lot of history on this tour. There maybe wasn’t as much ghost stories as we’d hoped, but it was an enjoyable time with Anton and we are glad we did it.”

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4.History Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $56

Meet your English-speaking guide at Andrew Jackson’s statue in Lafayette Square for a two-hour crawl through four D.C. bars near the White House. Hear stories about George Washington’s distilling, Prohibition, and White House parties. Drinks are bought separately on a standard ticket, or choose a beer bundle with four beers. Guides have included Diana, Damon, and Cassie.

“Nice little tour of some local bars and restaurants. We even went back to one for lunch! Good choices. Good history lessons!”

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5.Alexandria Ghosts Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Start at 6 pm on a 1-hour-45-minute guided walk through haunted Alexandria. Hear stories at Union Street Public House, a museum, the Bayou Room, City Hall, and Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar. Guide Ryan has been praised for keeping stories engaging and giving clear directions, though guide assignments can vary. Drinks are not included.

“The weather was great Very Informative Interesting facts Enjoyed the host We hit two pubs There was only four of us My daughter and I and a nice young couple”

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6.Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Meet a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide outside Gadsby’s Tavern for a two-hour walk through haunted Old Town. Hear stories tied to the Carlyle House, the Athenaeum, and the Female Stranger, with pub stops along the way. Drinks are not included, and the guide’s name is not specified.

“This tour was terrible and I’d like to request a full refund. We arrived and were told there were over 60 people for the tour so another guide was coming and we’d be split up. We were in one group to start and went to the Gadsby Tavern, we were brought in and immediately escorted out and told it was too crowded and we could come back on our own after the tour ended if we wanted. We then went to the Carlyle House. There was an event going on that the tour guide was unaware of so he told us normally we’d be taken inside but he could not…”

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7.The Original Haunted Pub Crawl by Annapolis Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Start near the Maryland Inn for a two-hour walk through historic Annapolis, stopping at three pubs or taverns for drinks you buy yourself and tales of local ghosts. Guides have included Kacey, Sarah, Rebecca, Megan, and Cerise. Expect a changing route, time to order before the stories, and a possible stop in a church graveyard.

“Great way to walk around historic Annapolis while learning about the area, hearing researched ghost stories and having some drinks. We had a great time, even in the cold. Cerise, our guide, was wonderful. She is local and truly knows the history snd stories of Annapolis. We love to support great local small businesses.”

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8.Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at 6 pm near Market Space for a two-hour haunted pub crawl through seven Annapolis sites, from the nearly 300-year-old Middleton Tavern to Galway Bay. Your guide shares local history and ghost stories, with time to stop inside several pubs. Drinks cost extra, and the group is capped at 25. Ryan is one named guide associated with the tour.

“We had a great time with Ryan, the tour is very informative, the pubs are super cozy and quaint, Ryan is a great, patient tour guide, we would have enjoyed her company for the rest of our evening.”

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9.Annapolis Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through historic Annapolis with a live English-speaking guide, hearing stories of sailors, bootleggers, tavern keepers, and prisoners. The two-hour route visits eight haunted spots and enters four bars, starting with a tale-filled stop at Middleton’s Tavern. Drinks cost extra, and you’ll need valid ID to buy alcohol. Ryan has guided a highly praised tour, though guide assignments can vary.

“It was ok. We had fun going to a few bars we hadn’t been in before. Just a few ghost stories. We also had some confusion in the beginning. We were told to be there at 5:45 but the tour guide didn’t show up until 5:55. We thought we were in the wrong place.”

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