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15 Washington DC Ghost Tours for After Dark

25 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Lafayette Square, Capitol Hill and Georgetown all have their stories. These 15 night walks and haunted pub crawls are priced and clear about the route and the drinking involved.

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour - From the Old Stone House to the Colonial
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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

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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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour - President’s Park and the President’s Church
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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

2.Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 446 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Walk past eight sites near the White House and Lafayette Square on this one-hour evening tour. Your guide blends local ghost tales with Washington history, stopping at places such as Blair House, St. John’s Church, and the Dolley Madison House. The route is outdoors, runs in all weather, and returns to its starting point.

“Tour was a good balance ghost stories and DC history, though I think I would’ve liked a few more spooky tails. I definitely learned things I didn’t know about DC.”

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Ghosts of D.C. - Walking Tour - The Supreme Court meeting point and the Capitol stories
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Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

3.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Start at the Supreme Court at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute English-language walk around Capitol Hill, with ghost tales tied to the U.S. Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library. Guides such as Chris, Richard, Allegra, and Rizzo mix local history with spooky stories. Expect an easy walk of about a mile, a small group, and a nighttime view of federal landmarks.

“I take ghost tours because I learn the often untold or hidden history for a city. A good story teller really does make the experience so much more enjoyable. Well done.”

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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour - President’s Park and the President’s Church
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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

4.Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 186 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $27

Walk to eight haunted sites near the White House with a guide who links ghost legends to the capital’s history, from St. John’s Church to President’s Park and the Treasury area. Guides have included Jon Hammond, Tony, Charlie, and Sana. The tour lasts one to 1.5 hours, stays outdoors, and costs $27 per person.

“While we didn’t see any ghosts, we did get an amazing history lesson. Our guide, Sana, held all of our attention as she told stories of the past woven into the beautiful homes and buildings of DC.”

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Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill - Ghost tales, presidential spirits, and the guide’s role
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Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

5.Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

At 8:30 pm, meet your guide at 237 Pennsylvania Ave. SE for a 90-minute walk around Capitol Hill. Expect ghost stories, presidential lore, and history told in character. Guides have included Davy Crockett, Anna Seurat, Clover, and Mary Surratt, though the guide on your date may differ. The group is capped at 10.

“Very fun and entertaining. It was family-friendly which I had expected by the reviews, not a scary experience.”

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Haunted Alexandria Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - Old Hat Bar gives the evening room to breathe
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Haunted Alexandria Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

6.Haunted Alexandria Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Old Town with a costumed guide, hearing ghost stories tied to places such as Carlyle House and a gelato shop with a tragic love story. Stop at King & Rye, Old Hat Bar, and Union Street Public House, with time to buy drinks. Guides have included Magic, Katie, Sam, and Liz.

“What a great time I had. The two guides were very professional and informative. Even the guy that was in training did a great job. As a local person here, I can appreciate this kind of experience. I would definitely do this again.”

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D.C.: Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Haunted Tour - Starting at the Old Stone House
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D.C.: Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Haunted Tour

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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Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour - The guide shapes the evening
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Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

8.Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Starting at Federal House Bar & Grille at 8 pm, this guided walk pairs Annapolis history with ghost tales at historic homes, taverns, and inns. You’ll hear stories tied to sites including the Brice House, Maryland Inn, and Reynolds Tavern. Guides vary, with past tours led by Spirited Nan, Shelby, Tal, and Cal.

“Great historical lesson about the dark secrets of Annapolis. I was shocked and disappointed by the abuse of women and the way many of them met their end here. My heart weeps for them and their spirts.”

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Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl - Round Robin and the presidential afterlife
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Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

9.Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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

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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DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures - Rhodes Tavern and Mark Twain’s ghost
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DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures

10.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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Phantoms of the Potomac: Old Town Alexandria Ghost Tour - The Shafer Home and a fatal fire
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Phantoms of the Potomac: Old Town Alexandria Ghost Tour

11.Phantoms of the Potomac: Old Town Alexandria Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

At 8 pm, join an English-speaking guide for a one-hour walk through Old Town Alexandria’s haunted history. Hear stories tied to Carlyle House, the Athenaeum, City Hall, and Wilkes Tunnel. Guides have included Buzz, Jessica, and Janda, though your guide may vary. The walk is capped at 15 people, and the focus is historical storytelling, not staged scares.

“As a “ghost tour” I would not recommend. As a historical walking tour, it was good. I have been on other ghost tours that were interactive and that was my expectation for this one.”

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Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - What the guide adds to the evening
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Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

12.Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join a costumed guide at 7:30 pm for a 2.5-hour walk from the Occidental to the Willard’s Round Robin Bar. Hear ghost stories and lesser-known Washington history around Lafayette Square, the White House, and two or three historic pubs. Drinks cost extra, and every participant must be 21 or older with photo ID.

“Stephen was amazing tour guide! He made our first night in Washington DC incredible. More than what we expected! Stephen went above and beyond!”

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The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours - Stories first, history close behind
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The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours

13.The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Spend about 90 minutes walking historic downtown Annapolis, hearing ghost stories alongside accounts of the city’s troubled past. Tours start at Church Circle and end at City Dock. Guides named on past tours include Becka, Sarah, and Ireland. Expect storytelling rather than a paranormal investigation, and dress for the weather.

“Becka was great! She is an amazing story teller. We had the best time exploring the streets of Annapolis. I know I felt much closer to the city after the tour.”

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Washington D.C.: Dark Nights in D.C. Ghost Tour - White House stories and the power of place
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Washington D.C.: Dark Nights in D.C. Ghost Tour

14.Dark Nights in D.C. Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet outside the Octagon Museum for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through haunted Washington. Your English-speaking guide shares tales tied to the White House, Lafayette Square, historic houses, and other landmarks. The tour costs $34, includes no building admissions, and runs rain or shine.

“It was excellent. Our tour guide Rizzo was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely look into doing a tour like this again in the future.”

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Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl - Carlyle House and its Scottish safeguard
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Alexandria Ghosts Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

15.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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