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.
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Posted By : Excursion682083
Our tour guide was named Kim. She was fantastic! We chose this tour based on previous reviews and it didn't disappoint. Kim expertly lead us all over town. She took great care to make sure to answer all questions. She was informative, thoughtful and thought provoking in her words about this historic place in the history of our country. We were a mid-sized group of maybe 14 or so, I didn't count. Everyone was able to hear when she spoke. She managed to entertain and educate too! I'd take friends and do it again!
I'm not sure why TripAdvisor calls this a Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour because on the DC Design Tour website this is a Historic Georgetown Tour which is more accurate. Sure we looked at architecture but the tour was all about the history of Georgetown.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 09:25:05 
Posted By : Gregg R
This is our 5th tour with DC Design Tours and they are 5 for 5!!! Sam was a wealth of knowledge, sharing fascinating facts about the Georgetown neighborhood, architecture, and famous inhabitants. Sam the guide was engaging, funny, and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to him share his knowledge with the group. We’re worldwide travelers and our DC Design Tours are some of the top tours we’ve taken anywhere!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-03 13:23:05
Posted By : MaryBeth_L
We enjoyed the historical clarifications and the local color aspect of the tour. Caroline= excellent
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 17:40:41 
Posted By : Alessandra_S
Sam, was an excellent tour guide, was very engaging. Enjoyed learning of Georgetown through his narration.
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Posted On : 2023-11-06 18:42:42
Posted By : littleilene
This was a fabulous tour. We had never been to Georgetown and this walking tour was the perfect way to see it. Our guide focused on the architecture and history, telling us fabulous stories about the houses, their styles, residents, and history of the times. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, with a great sense of humor and ability to communicate with the group. This was definitely a highlight of our visit to Washington. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-10-23 09:41:27
Posted By : jukeboxrs
Christine was knowledgeable, professional and patient. She answered all my questions and gave a good ice cream recommendation nearby for afterwards. I have already recommended this to family. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 12:43:45
Posted By : Rhonda_S
Christine was great! Knowledgeable and interesting. Nice to see the quieter Georgetown after a week in busy DC.
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 00:04:51
Posted By : Travelingpossum
The tour was excellent. Our guide, Christine, was very knowledgeable about the architecture and history of Georgetown. The group included only seven people. It was well worth doing and one of the best things we did on our trip to DC.
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Posted On : 2023-07-25 20:09:05
Posted By : Wendy S
Beautiful and Charismatic guide. She was amazing providing us with interesting historical and architectural information. Lots of gossips and inspiring stories. Georgetown is super beautiful but it wouldn’t have being the same without the guide who walked us around .
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Posted On : 2023-07-03 13:28:21
Posted By : Patricia_L
Our guide, Ellie was friendly and very knowledgeable and engaging . Her style of presenting facts was interesting, entertaining and informative.!
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Posted On : 2023-06-07 12:51:42
