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Washington DC: Georgetown Spies and Ghosts Walking Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Discover the hidden side of Washington, DC on a walking tour of Georgetown
- Hear spine-tingling tales of haunted homes, secret CIA safehouses, and more
- Explore the neighborhood's deep connections to American intelligence agencies
- See historic homes, dark alleys used for dead drops, and the Exorcist Steps
- Learn about the neighborhood's deep connections to American intelligence agencies
Activity location
- Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Meeting location: 2920 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins, where your esteemed tour guide will be waiting for you across the street from the house at 2920 R St NW, outside the gate to the Oak Hill Cemetery.
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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PRIVATE Georgetown Spies and Ghosts Walking Tour
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
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What's included, what's not
- Two-hour walking tour of Georgetown
What's included What's included - Live tour guide
What's included What's included - True ghost stories and Cold War espionage tales
What's included What's included - Food and drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Gratuities (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Step into the shadows of Washington, DC with this one-of-a-kind walking tour through Georgetown, where ivy-covered mansions hide Cold War secrets and restless spirits linger behind historic facades. This isn’t your typical ghost tour; it’s a gripping blend of real-life espionage, haunted legends, and untold stories from America’s most secretive neighborhood.
You’ll explore Georgetown’s storied streets and hear spine-tingling tales of haunted homes, secret CIA safehouses, and infamous betrayals. Visit the former home of “Wild Bill” Donovan, founder of the OSS and godfather of American intelligence. Stand outside Robert Todd Lincoln’s residence and learn how his life was eerily intertwined with three presidential assassinations. Step into the past at the Old Stone House, DC’s oldest building and one of its most haunted, and uncover chilling colonial ghost lore.
Along the way, stop by Martin’s Tavern, rumored to host secret Cold War meetings (and where JFK proposed to Jackie!), and revisit the dramatic defection of KGB officer Vladimir Yurchenko, who vanished mid-meal just a block away. Hear strange legends surrounding Halcyon House, a mansion tied to occult architecture and eerie hauntings. The tour ends at the iconic Exorcist Steps, where cinematic horror, psychological warfare, and urban legend collide.
From presidential curses to Cold War double agents and ghost sightings that defy logic, this tour takes you beyond monuments and into the shadows. Whether you’re a history lover, paranormal enthusiast, or curious traveler looking for something different, this Georgetown spies and ghosts tour offers an unforgettable, story-rich experience. Perfect for fans of ghost tours, true crime, secret history, and all things mysterious in Washington, DC.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Meeting location: 2920 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins, where your esteemed tour guide will be waiting for you across the street from the house at 2920 R St NW, outside the gate to the Oak Hill Cemetery.
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States