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15 Best DC Ghost Tours

The ghost walks: Georgetown’s federal mansions and Lafayette Square, two centuries of restless residents. The guides keep the politics out and the hauntings in.

1.Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour

Explore Georgetown’s haunted past on this engaging night-time ghost tour, blending history, spooky stories, and iconic sights for a memorable evening.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“I love a ghost tour, and this one was no exception. The stories were fascinating as well as the peek of talking about how beautiful the homes are in Georgetown.”

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3.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC's spooky side with this engaging 1.5-hour walking tour, exploring haunted landmarks and legends with expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“It was the best the people were very nice and the story’s were great and it is a fun way to get exercise.”

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4.Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

Experience the haunted side of D.C. with this 1-1.5 hour ghost tour of landmarks like the White House and Treasury Building. Knowledgeable guides, authentic stories, and spooky fun await.

★ 4.2

“Excellent tour, worth every penny for the sheer informative/entertaining factor. Elias was very knowledgeable and personable; definitely one of the strongest aspects of the tour. Would highly recommend taking this tour to learn about the ins and outs of the scandals and grisly deaths of…”

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5.Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

Experience Washington DC's spooky side with this 1.5-hour haunted night tour around Capitol Hill, guided by engaging storytellers sharing ghostly tales and history.

★ 4.5

“The DC ghost tour was great! My family and I had a great time. We highly recommend you see it too. Our guide was so fun and hilarious in character as Davy Crockett.”

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6.D.C.: Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Haunted Tour

Discover Georgetown's haunted past with a 1.5-hour guided walking tour featuring the Exorcist Steps, Victorian ghost stories, and historic secrets for $39.

★ 4.7

“The tour was amazing ! I love all things spooky and historical. Ingeborg was knowledgeable, funny, and so warm to us. Her quips on historical figure and tragedies were top notch. I loved getting to see the historical buildings up close and a young ghost…”

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7.Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore Washington DC’s haunted pubs and historic sites on this 2-hour ghost-themed pub crawl, blending spooky tales with tasty drinks for an authentic experience.

★ 4.2

“Anton is great and fun guide, showed me the haunted and also alternative spots. Ghost stories about politicians and big people in DC were so fun. Got educated a lot.”

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8.DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures

Discover Washington DC’s haunted history and lively bars on this 2-hour ghost pub crawl, featuring stories, historic venues, and a local guide for an authentic experience.

★ 4.0

“We learned a lot of history on this tour. There maybe wasn’t as much ghost stories as we’d hoped, but it was an enjoyable time with Anton and we are glad we did it.”

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9.Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Explore Washington D.C. after dark with this 2.5-hour ghost tour combined with a pub crawl, featuring haunted stories, historic bars, and a lively group atmosphere.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide was ok - quite knowledgeable. We only went to two bars, even though the tour stated four. First bar on the tour has been shut down for years! Tour ended quite abruptly, just under two hours, and without having a drink at the…”

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11.Washington DC: Georgetown Spies and Ghosts Walking Tour

Discover Georgetown's hidden secrets on this 2-hour walking tour exploring haunted homes, spy stories, Cold War mysteries, and iconic film sites.

★ 4.9

“Jess was a great tour guide. Not only did he know his information he expressed it with such passion. It really showed that he loved talking about the stories he shared. We had so much fun and learned so many interesting things about Georgetown.”

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12.DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Explore Washington DC’s haunted landmarks on this 2-hour guided ghost tour. Discover eerie stories behind iconic sites like the White House and Washington Monument.

★ 4.5

“Adding on the EMF reader and seeing it light up reading energy. Was s beautiful night and not too much walking so enjoyed everything”

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14.Washington, DC: Haunted Ghost Tour by Lantern Light

Discover Washington, DC’s haunted side on a 90-minute lantern-lit walking tour led by a Victorian-costumed guide. Explore historic sites and ghost stories.

★ 4.0

“The tour, with no expectations, was decent. It says it’s a 2 hour tour. We finished right around 50 minutes. We walked and looked at 4 buildings. All of them within 200 yards. Guide was nice.”

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15.Ghosts of Lafayette Park Evening Tour in Washington DC

Discover the haunted side of Washington DC on the Ghosts of Lafayette Park Evening Tour. Walk through historic sites, hear eerie stories, and explore the city’s darker past for $24.99.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was named Jeremy I believe! He was knowledgeable, friendly kind he was not overkill. He truly told facts and had things to back up what he was telling. These tours are a lot of fun. He definitely did not put on the front.…”

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