With elegant mansions, churches, and a world class university, Georgetown is one of DC's most fashionable neighborhoods. Get your bearings and explore Georgetown architecture on a 2-hour, small-group walking tour with a local guide, who will share Georgetown stories as you visit historic highlights and campus landmarks.
Small group ensures personal service
Fully narrated tour
Led by a local guide
2-hour Georgetown walking tour
Great overview and orientations
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Local guide
Small-group tour
Walking tour
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure point
This tour meets outside the coffee shop Baked and Wired at 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW.
Return Details
Georgetown Waterfront200 Water St NWWashington, DC 20007
What To Expect
Make your way to a centrally located point in Georgetown, where you'll meet up with a guide and small group for your 10am walking tour. Set a leisurely pace through the city"”plan to do about 2 miles (3.2 km.) of walking during the 2-hour tour. Follow your guide to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which connected Potomac River communities with markets and goods, and learn about a series of historic destinations as you walk: see the Laird-Dunlop House, the Newton D. Baker House, and the Lydia English Seminary School for Girls, a boarding school that served the upper class. Hear the story of the Grafton Tyler Double House, pass the Christ Episcopal Church, and see the Hyde-Addison School. Take a look at the historic Yellow Tavern, also called the White Horse Tavern, then follow Pomander Walk past tiny, pastel-hued row houses. See where Alexander Graham Bell founded Volta Laboratory, and take in a series of academic destinations: Georgetown Preparatory School, Healy Hall, and the University Library. Get a look at campus nightlife at The Tombs, then visit the Car Barn, a renovated streetcar depot. Continue to the Francis Scott Key Memorial, Cady's Alley, and the Georgetown Waterfront, where this tour concludes.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.