Georgetown Walking Tour: Historic Homes and Stories

Step back in time and explore the historic landmarks of Georgetown on a 2-hour walking tour. Discover the stories behind the Kennedy and Lincoln families, the Old Stone House, Georgetown University, and more.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Georgetown - The port Georgetown goes back centuries and is today know for its cobblestone streets, historic homes and gardens, and is seen as a shopping and dining district. Exploring the area on foot is the best way to go back in time and enjoy the park like atmosphere with all of its old brick and greenery.
  • C & O Canal - The historic canal…
What's Included
  • Professional, Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a guided walking tour of a historic neighborhood older than DC itself. One of our guides (Canden Schwantes) wrote the book(s) on Georgetown. See the colonial charm of canals, cobblestoned streets, historic homes, & intriguing history.
You will see and hear stories of:

  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - a waterway through the industrial part of the…
Location
Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In Georgetown
Tour begins at the Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In Georgetown by Lock 3 between Thomas Jefferson and 30th St NW - there is a large park on the north side of the canal. Look for your guide in orange.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Erin_c
Nov 8, 2024
Great walking tour! - Eli was a great tour guide! I’m glad I went on this tour of Georgetown, otherwise I would be walking past a lot of interesting history without even knowing it!
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David_l
Nov 6, 2024
Very interesting tour - The tour guide was a great communicator, he had an excellent knowledge of the historic part of Georgetown.
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Samantha_b
Nov 4, 2024
Excellent, informative tour! - The tour guide was great- she was so knowledgeable and personable! Honestly my favorite experience during my weekend in DC!
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Backpacker135705
Nov 2, 2024
Brings Georgetown to Life - Highly recommend the walking tour of Georegetown. Our guide, Ingreborg, was amazing and provided a deep history of a neighborhood with so much of it. We covered everything in the tour title and more! I was initially concerned about the physical aspect, because I was traveling with my father in law. It was not an issue. The pace is leisurely with ample stops along the way.
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Greich16
Oct 31, 2024
Georgetown Morning! - It was a perfect day and itinerary. Our guide was cute, funny, professional, and very knowledgeable. Her voice was extremely clear, even as she told us secret stories about some of Georgetown’s residents. Loved it!
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Linda
Oct 28, 2024
Interesting Guided Tour of Georgetown. - The guide was friendly, well informed and upbeat. She kept a nice pace between points of interest and walking through town.
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Tanggg
Oct 23, 2024
The best Georgetown walking tour! - Katherine is an excellent tour guide. She gave us a wonderful overview of the history, architectures, and some fun gossip of Georgetown. We had a wonderful time and felt we know the city much better afterward. Highly recommended.
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Katie_g
Oct 23, 2024
Enjoyable, lots of history in a short amount of time, easy walk. - The beautiful weather and fall colors of Georgetown! Tour guide Ingeborg was very knowledgeable about the area and I had a great time learning about the history of Georgetown. I learned a lot of new info.
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S6307dgamyr
Oct 22, 2024
Fascinating historical tour - Ingebourg was a delightful and charming guide. I loved seeing the architecture and hearing about the people of Georgetown throughout history. I highly recommend this walking tour.
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Wanderer42136452027
Oct 27, 2024
Good tour, knowledgeable guide. Recommend better ID of meeting place. - We enjoyed the tour, even if it lasted a little too long. Good suggestions for restaurants when the tour ended. I recommend the tour operator provide a better description of the meeting place, "the C & O Canal Historical Park", which is a tiny strip next to the tow path. Once we found it by entering the name into a GPS, we had to ask a local to confirm we'd find the meeting place. It might be good to mention the display of historical photos that's partially hidden from the approach by a large tree/bush.
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