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Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

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learn about the spooky exorcist stairs
Historic homes with eerie rituals
The famed Exorcist stairs from the 1973 classic movie.
A professional guide to lead you through the neighborhood at night
Stately manors with wild curses

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Overview

Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood.

Historical figures stayed here, documenting their experiences in letters & journals. Some have never left, haunting these grand homes to this day.

On this family-friendly nighttime tour, you will learn about this town and be enchanted by its past, present, and future. Halloween vibes all year long.

-Hear stories of a young boy trapped after his accidental death in the oldest residence in DC.

-Learn what happened in Civil War hospitals that make an apartment seem unliveable.

-Learn about the curse of Abraham Lincoln's son.

-Hear a story of a nanny's undying love for her charges - and her rules.

-See lights flicker at a house whose past resident hated electricity and whose ghost haunts our guides.

-End the tour at the famous Exorcist Steps and hear how this movie was based on a true local story. Do you dare to walk down the creepy stairs at night?

What's Included

  • Family-Friendly Tour
  • Access to yard of the oldest and most haunted building in Georgetown
  • 1 Hour 30 Minute Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour
  • Gratuity
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Meeting Location

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M Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007, USA

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Washington
DC 20007, USA

Tour ends at the Exorcist Steps (36th and Prospect St NW)

What To Expect

Old Stone House

Stories of deaths and ghosts, rumors and murmurs in the Old Stone House
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Colonial

Why will no one live in these apartments for long? Could the building hold memories from when this was a Civil War hospital, full of moans and loss?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hedin House

A historic home whose past resident was cursed with witnessing death over and over. Despite the sad story here, this is a family-friendly ghost tour and there is humor to be found in this story.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Georgetown

Walk the spooky streets on a night-time walk talking about the true (or as true as Victorian residents believed) stories of spooky curses, haunted houses, and the macabre (but still family friendly!). A Halloween vibe all year long.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Georgetown University (Pass By)

See the spooky dark spires of the campus' at night as we walk the cobblestone streets.
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Halcyon Georgetown LLC

It's a legit haunted house—we've seen the ghost of a long-gone resident who refused to leave his life's work in this 18th-century home.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wisconsin Avenue Northwest (Pass By)

We'll walk along the old "high street" - what was once a Native American trading road and is now home to the restaurants and shops of the neighborhood.
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"The Exorcist" Steps

See the famed Exorcist steps.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 519 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Family-Friendly Tour.
  • Access to yard of the oldest and most haunted building in Georgetown.
  • 1 Hour 30 Minute Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour.
  • Walk down the famed "Exorcist Steps" from the horror movie, The Exorcist.
  • Licensed Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuity.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Family-Friendly Tour
  • Access to yard of the oldest and most haunted building in Georgetown
  • 1 Hour 30 Minute Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour
  • Walk down the famed "Exorcist Steps" from the horror movie, The Exorcist.
  • Licensed Guide
  • Gratuity

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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