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Washington, DC Ghost Walking Tour at the Exorcist Steps 90 min

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 35% in Washington DC

987 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Georgetown’s haunted history after dark, hear local ghost stories, and descend the famous Exorcist Steps on a 90-minute walk.

About this tour

After dark, Georgetown’s elegant streets hold stories that linger long after the lamps go out. On this family-friendly Washington, DC ghost walking tour, follow a licensed guide through gardens and Victorian row houses as local history takes a supernatural turn.

Hear tales of a boy said to haunt the oldest residence in DC, Civil War hospital stories, the curse of Abraham Lincoln’s son, and a devoted nanny with rules of her own. Along the way, visit the yard of Georgetown’s oldest and most haunted building and learn about a house where the lights are said to flicker. The 90-minute walk ends at the famous Exorcist Steps, where your guide shares the local story connected to the horror film before you descend the eerie stairs.

Meet outside the Old Stone House at 3051 St NW. Discover Georgetown’s shadowy past on this Washington, DC ghost walking tour, and see the neighborhood’s familiar streets in a new light.

Highlights

  • Explore Georgetown’s manicured gardens and Victorian row houses after dark
  • Hear ghost stories tied to historic homes and Civil War hospitals
  • Visit the yard of Georgetown’s oldest and most haunted building
  • Walk down the famous Exorcist Steps and hear the local story behind the film

What's included

Included

  • Family-friendly 90-minute nighttime walking tour
  • Licensed guide
  • Access to the yard of Georgetown’s oldest and most haunted building
  • Walk down the Exorcist Steps

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet outside the Old Stone House at 3051 St NW

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.79 on Viator and 4.79 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 35% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
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