Private Walking Tour of Historic Georgetown

Language: English

Duration: Up to 4 hours

Tour Highlights

  • Learn about a slew of notable names and faces who used to live in the area.
  • Seethe pre-Revolutionary structures and architecture from the 1800s.
  • Gain knowledge about the neighborhood's thriving African American community following the Civil War.
  • Visit the pub booth where JFK proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier as a young man.

Tour Overview

Take a delightful and fascinating private tour of ancient Georgetown, where you can drink up the ambiance while strolling through lush squares and looking down alleyways and side streets to discover some of the city's lesser-known beauties. On your Historic Georgetown tour, you'll see John F. and Jackie Kennedy, the famed scientist Alexander Graham Bell, Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, and chef Julia Childs, to mention a few famous names and personalities that have lived in the area.
You'll be awestruck by the stunning pre-Revolutionary structures, as well as the National Park Service-preserved architecture from after 1800.
As you cruise the cobblestone sidewalks and canals, learn about the neighborhood's post-Civil War flourishing African American community, its early 20th century downturn, and its ascent to the it-place of DC, and stop into one of the locally-owned cafes for a bite-on-the-go (not included in pricing).

Included

  • Private tour with a local guide
  • Time for photo stops

Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Reduced Price

Children (ages 0-17)

Where

Washington D.C., USA

Meeting Point

Please meet your guide next to the sculpture at Francis Scott Key Memorial.

What to Remember

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes and any medication you may require during the tour.
  • Please bring plenty of water.
  • Please bring suncream and a hat in the event of sunny weather.

When

Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability.

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.