Best Washington DC Walking Tours in 2026

Washington DC , USA

From $ 39.00

Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood. Historical figures stayed here, documenting their experiences in letters & journals. Some have never left, haunting these grand homes to this day. On this family-friendly nighttime tour, you will learn about this town and be enchanted by its past, present, and future. Halloween vibes all year long. -Hear stories of a young boy trapped after his accidental death in the oldest residence in DC. -Learn what happened in Civil War hospitals that make an apartment seem unliveable. -Learn about the curse of Abraham Lincoln's son. -Hear a story of a nanny's undying love for her charges - and her rules. -See lights flicker at a house whose past resident hated electricity and whose ghost haunts our guides. -End the tour at the famous Exorcist Steps and hear how this movie was based on a true local story. Do you dare to walk down the creepy stairs at night?

Washington DC , USA

From $ 25.00

This is a direct ticket emailed to you to go to the top of the Washington Monument in DC without waiting in hours-long lines in the early morning to get tickets. There is only a brief security line to pass through with your timed entry pass. No additional costs from hopping on a tour bus and the like. It's simple - we do the waiting, you the sightseeing.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 32.00

Venture into the shadowy streets of Washington D.C. on our spine-tingling ghost tour, where eerie history meets the supernatural! Guided by a local expert and master storyteller, you'll uncover chilling tales at the city’s most iconic sites. As you wander the historic district, brace yourself for spine-chilling accounts of ghostly presidents and infamous assassins that haunt these grounds. On this mile-long journey, you’ll explore haunted hotspots like the Treasury Annex, where whispers of the past linger, and President’s Park, steeped in spectral lore. Stand before the White House, home to century-old ghost stories, and the Blair House, known for its unsettling encounters. Even as we admire privately owned buildings from the outside, the paths you tread are rich with ghostly legends. Keep your senses sharp; the shadows may reveal secrets waiting to be uncovered. Join us for a night of thrills, chills, and historical intrigue in the nation's haunted capital.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 29.99

Our Ghost of Washington D.C. is our all-ages tour that sheds light on the capital's dark past. This tour will explore some of Capital Hills' most haunted historical sites and mentions poltergeists, assassination, historical architecture, and the dark past of our most prominent presidents. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 34.99

Washington, D.C., is more than the nation's capital and the heart of our government. It's also a hotbed for the paranormal. The Dark Nights in D.C. tour is our adults-only tour emphasizing the macabre nature of the city’s past. We will explore restless spirits, murders, mysterious deaths, violent suicides, and tragic hauntings of past presidents and soldiers. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 25.00

Delve into a world of spooks, ghouls, and haunted souls on a 1.5-hour walking tour of Washington DC’s Capitol Hill. Set out with your group and guide along local streets and into one of America's most haunted neighborhoods. Learn how ghosts of past continue to feud in the afterlife, associate with the spirits of former presidents, and hear about the demon cat, which continuously casts its powers. Enjoy this fascinating look into DC’s dark past and spooky present.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 48.00

Gilded Age mansions, high-stakes diplomacy, and sordid scandals converge in Dupont Circle, once on the rural edge of the capital and later a playground for Washington’s wealthy. Today, its tree-lined streets showcase some of the city’s most striking architecture, from stately Neoclassical residences to eclectic Arts & Crafts homes. On this two-hour walking tour, we’ll trace the evolution of Embassy Row and the surrounding Dupont neighborhood, uncovering the stories behind the grand façades. Meet the city’s social climbers, power brokers, and eccentric residents—from influential socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth to Evalyn Walsh McLean and her infamous Hope Diamond. Here, architecture and ambition intertwine with the story of Washington’s dramatic turn-of-the-century transformation.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 48.00

Established fifty years before the Capital, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as a "dirty little hole". Despite its modest start, Georgetown is now home to palatial mansions, elegant cemeteries, stately churches, and a world-class University. We'll explore the highlights and secrets of DC's most exclusive neighborhood, discussing architecture, history, scandal, and more. By the end of the tour, we'll see Georgetown's full transformation in this rags to riches tale.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 30.00

The Madams in DC walking tour gives you a totally unique side of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely transformed the capital, and turned Pennsylvania Avenue into a red light district lined with bawdy houses, taverns, theaters, and commercial ventures. Hard to imagine, now that it's lined with monolithic government buildings! You'll learn about how the women who worked in these brothels made their way in life, and even had an impact on affairs of government.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 36.00

Come on our thrilling, top-rated Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Join us and visit some of the most notable watering holes in the city of Washington DC, where politicians came to relax after a busy day of lawmaking. The only catch is that most of these politicians have long since departed this life. On select nights, come have a few sips of local spirits while hearing about the city's local haunted Spirits and while exploring the beautiful streets of DC. Join us on the new Spirits of DC Haunted Pub Crawl and visit the city’s historic haunts and ghostly pubs and enjoy booze and Boo's at some of its most infamous paranormal and tipsy hotspots.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 34.68

Combine a top-rated ghost tour with a pub crawl around the White House on this guided, 2.5-hour, Washington, DC adventure. This haunted walking tour covers approximately one mile, with stories of ghosts, presidents, prohibition, and pubs as the conversation of the day. Costumed guides lead the way through Lafayette Square, with time to enjoy a beverage at two to three haunted pub stops. *Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. *All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 30.00

Check out one of DC's most unique features, less than a mile away from the National Mall, in the historic Shaw neighborhood, near the Convention Center. The Alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the poor could find inexpensive housing and live their lives away from prying eyes. While city officials condemned life in the alleyways as dangerous, dirty and diseased, they were in fact a place where communities sustained each other and provided security. Tour is 1.5 hours with a halfway stop at La Colombe Coffee.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 30.00

This amazing walking tour will take you on a journey to an era in which U Street NW DC was the center of African American music and intellectualism. The sounds of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were being established as the future writers of the day, and an effort to document the history of African Americans was underway. Take a journey through the Harlem Renaissance as it started in DC! Tour stops mid-way at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, for optional refreshments and a bathroom break.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 40.00

The theme/subject is a much needed topic of discussion for all Americans, young and old. This tour is unique because it is one of a kind in the Nation's Capital. There are many so called "classical tours" given but none on the lines of my tour which offers the history of slavery in the Federal City.

Washington DC , USA

From $ 27.50

Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up. DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck. This is a great way to see some of DC's most beautiful neighborhoods, away from the big tourist crowds on the National Mall. If you love history, trivia, politics or walking, it's a great way to enjoy the nation's capital. Your guide is a former journalist and stand-up comedian obsessed with the presidents -- Chris White has been to almost every presidential birthplace, home and grave in the country.