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Washington D.C. Ghost Walking Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 6.0 out of 10

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57 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk near the White House with a costumed guide, hearing ghost stories and visiting haunted historic bars in Washington D.C.

About this tour

Explore Washington D.C.’s haunted history on a 2.5-hour ghost walking tour that pairs eerie tales with historic pubs near the White House. A costumed guide leads you through Lafayette Square, sharing stories of local hauntings, presidents, and Prohibition along the way.

The route covers approximately one mile and includes time to visit two to three haunted bar stops. Hear the legends behind the neighborhood as you walk between historic streets and pubs, with the chance to purchase a drink at each stop. The route and drink stops may vary based on availability, and beverages are not included.

Meet your guide inside the lobby bar at The Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW. Guests must be 21 or older and bring valid photo ID. Book this Washington D.C. ghost walking tour for an atmospheric evening of local stories and pub history.

Highlights

  • Hear ghost stories tied to presidents, Prohibition, and local pubs
  • Walk through Lafayette Square near the White House
  • Stop at two to three haunted historic bars

What's included

Included

  • Stories of local ghosts and hauntings
  • Visit to local historic bars
  • 2.5-hour walking tour
  • Costumed tour guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages available for purchase

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Important information

  • All guests must be at least 21 and show valid photo ID
  • The route covers approximately one mile
  • Drink stops and tour route are subject to availability
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Meet the guide inside the lobby bar at The Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age to join?

All guests must be at least 21 and show valid photo ID.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are available for purchase at the stops.

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and covers approximately one mile.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide inside the lobby bar at The Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW.

How many bars does the tour visit?

The tour includes time for drinks at two to three haunted pub stops, subject to availability.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.56 from 57 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.0.

Provider rating distribution in Washington DC

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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