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Georgetown History and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 12% in Washington DC

537 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Georgetown’s cobblestone streets, explore historic architecture, and hear the stories behind its canal, homes, and university.

About this tour

Explore Georgetown, a historic neighborhood older than Washington, DC, on a two-hour walking tour filled with architectural details, local lore, and stories that bring its streets to life. A professional, licensed guide leads the way through the area’s colonial character, from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to cobblestone lanes and historic homes.

See the Old Stone House, the district’s oldest residential building, and visit its side yard. Along the route, spot original firemarks, coal chutes, ironwork, and gas lanterns on 18th- and 19th-century homes. Hear about the Kennedy family’s time in Georgetown, the Black community and immigrants who shaped the neighborhood, and women who challenged social norms. The tour also takes in Georgetown University’s campus and explores the neighborhood’s influence on its history. Campus admission is not included.

Meet by Lock 3 at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park, between Thomas Jefferson and 30th Street NW, and look for your guide in orange. Discover Georgetown’s layered past one street and story at a time.

Highlights

  • Trace Georgetown’s history through canals and cobblestone streets
  • Admire 18th- and 19th-century homes and distinctive architectural details
  • Hear stories of the Kennedy family and the neighborhood’s diverse communities
  • Visit the side yard of Georgetown’s oldest building
  • See Georgetown University’s famous campus

What's included

Included

  • Access to the side yard of the neighborhood’s oldest building
  • Professional, licensed guide
  • Entrance to Georgetown University campus; admission is not included

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park in Georgetown, by Lock 3 between Thomas Jefferson and 30th Street NW; look for the guide in orange

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.88 on Viator and 4.88 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 8.3. Top 12% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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