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Washington D.C. Georgetown Politics, Spies & History Tour

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Washington DC

608 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Georgetown’s cobblestone streets, political history, Cold War spy stories, Martin’s Tavern, and the iconic Exorcist steps.

About this tour

Walk Georgetown’s cobblestone streets and uncover the stories behind one of Washington, D.C.’s most historic neighborhoods. On this 1.5-hour guided walking tour, a local historian brings the area’s political past, Cold War intrigue, and cultural landmarks to life.

Begin outside the Old Stone House, the oldest standing building in D.C., then pass historic mansions associated with figures including John F. Kennedy, Madeleine Albright, and Ben Bradlee. Hear accounts of Soviet espionage, KGB defectors, and Georgetown’s connection to the Watergate scandal. Stop at Martin’s Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie, and see the famous Exorcist steps. Along the way, discover how this former colonial port became a setting for political influence and remarkable history.

Join a Washington D.C. Georgetown Politics, Spies & History Tour to explore the neighborhood beyond its polished storefronts and hear the stories hidden in its streets.

Highlights

  • Hear true stories of Cold War spies and KGB defectors
  • Admire historic mansions once home to political power players
  • Discover Georgetown’s links to the Watergate scandal
  • See the Exorcist steps and D.C.’s oldest standing building
  • Visit Martin’s Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie

What's included

Included

  • Fully guided tour

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of the Old Stone House at 3051 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.72 from 608 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.5. Top 10% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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