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Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour
4.9
(83 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
out of 5
83 reviews
About this activity
Established fifty years before the Capital, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as a "dirty little hole". Despite its modest start, Georgetown is now home to palatial mansions, elegant cemeteries, stately churches, and a world-class University. We'll explore the highlights and secrets of DC's most exclusive neighborhood, discussing architecture, history, scandal, and more. By the end of the tour, we'll see Georgetown's full transformation in this rags to riches tale.
Private and Luxury
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Moderate
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- DC Design Tours
Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Local guide
Not included
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
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Passing by
Our tour begins outside the favorite coffee/dessert shop for Georgetown locals, Baked & Wired. Grab a snack and let's go exploring! We'll start at the C&O Canal, getting an overview of the storied history of Georgetown.
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5 min
Then we'll peek inside the oldest building in Washington DC, before leaving the main drag to explore the neighborhood.
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Francis Scott Key Memorial Park
10 min
We'll stroll along cobble stone streets, discussing the homes of movers and shakers like Jackie Kennedy and Ben Bradley. We'll see imposing mansions, stately churches, and a formerly salacious establishment, before crossing Wisconsin Avenue to the west side of town.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
15 min
Making our way over to Georgetown University and down the Exorcist Steps, we'll wrap up on the banks of the Potomac River at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront.
Sights we discuss include:
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
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Old Stone House
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Laird-Dunlop House
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Newton D. Baker House
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Lydia English Seminary School for Girls
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Grafton Tyler Double House
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Hyde-Addison School
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Yellow Tavern
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Pomander Walk
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Volta Labratory
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Georgetown Prepatory School
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Georgetown University Healy Hall
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Georgetown University Library
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The Tombs
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Georgetown Car Barn
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Francis Scott Key Memorial
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Cady's Alley
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Georgetown Waterfront
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide outside local favorite coffee shop, Baked & Wired.
End point
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller ratings
4.9
out of 5 · 83 reviews
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