Historic Georgetown Architectural Walking Tour
- Max Travelers15 people
- CategoryArchitecture Tours, City Tours
Overview
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.
What's included
Local guide
What's Not included
Gratuities
Itinerary
Our tour begins outside the favorite coffee/dessert shop for Georgetown locals, Baked & Wired. Grab a snack and let's go exploring! We'll start at the C&O Canal, getting an overview of the storied history of Georgetown.
Then we'll peek inside the oldest building in Washington DC, before leaving the main drag to explore the neighborhood.
We'll stroll along cobble stone streets, discussing the homes of movers and shakers like Jackie Kennedy and Ben Bradley. We'll see imposing mansions, stately churches, and a formerly salacious establishment, before crossing Wisconsin Avenue to the west side of town.
Making our way over to Georgetown University and down the Exorcist Steps, we'll wrap up on the banks of the Potomac River at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront.nnSights we discuss include: n u2022 nnChesapeake & Ohio Canaln u2022 nnOld Stone Housen u2022 nnLaird-Dunlop Housen u2022 nnNewton D. Baker Housen u2022 nnLydia English Seminary School for Girlsn u2022 nnGrafton Tyler Double Housen u2022 nnChrist Episcopal Churchn u2022 nnHyde-Addison Schooln u2022 nnYellow Tavernn u2022 nnPomander Walkn u2022 nnVolta Labratoryn u2022 nnGeorgetown Prepatory Schooln u2022 nnGeorgetown University Healy Halln u2022 nnGeorgetown University Libraryn u2022 nnThe Tombsn u2022 nnGeorgetown Car Barnn u2022 nnFrancis Scott Key Memorialn u2022 nnCady's Alleyn u2022 nnGeorgetown Waterfront
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.