Historic Georgetown Guided Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Location: Washington DC, USA

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Take a guided walking tour of a historic neighborhood older than DC itself. Georgetown's colonial charm includes canals, cobblestoned streets, historic homes, and intriguing history.

You will see and hear stories of:

- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - a waterway through the industrial part of the historic neighborhood

- Old Stone House - the oldest residential building in the district, now a National Park site.

- Homes of Jackie & John F. Kennedy - hear about their time in Georgetown before and after his assassination

- 18th and 19th Century Homes - learn about the diverse, historic architecture of the houses and the stories of those who have lived here. Look for original firemarks, coal chutes, ironworks, and gas lanterns.

- Hear stories of the Black Georgetown community, immigrants who shaped the neighborhood, and women who bucked social norms.

- Georgetown University - see the famous campus and learn how the neighborhood influenced it.

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1. Georgetown
The port Georgetown goes back centuries and is today know for its cobblestone streets, historic homes and gardens, and is seen as a shopping and dining district. Exploring the area on foot is the best way to go back in time and enjoy the park like atmosphere with all of its old brick and greenery.
2. C & O Canal
The historic canal through the industrial section of Georgetown, guests will learn about the canal boats and see a working "lock" (gate) the helped the boats travel to and from along the canal.
3. Old Stone House
Certainly one of the oldest buildings in the entire city, this quaint spot is run by the National Parks Service and has a lovely garden to sit and take a rest in. Built in 1766, it was a car dealership by 1953 when it was taken over for historic preservation. Now it is ours to enjoy and remember a simpler time when tobacco and tall tales traded at the nearby port.
4.
A Georgetown institution, this restaurant has been locally owned since 1933. The dark wood panels, black and white photos on the wall, and the regulars at the bar give this place a certain sense of nostalgia and ambiance. The classic American fare keeps people coming back year after year with both indoor and outdoor seating
5. Georgetown University
Founded in 1789, this prestigious Jesuit University is know far and wide for its medical, legal, and undergraduate programs. See the towering spires of the Patrick Healy building and the statue of founder John Carrol. On a warm day students will lounge in the grass out front throwing frisbees, reading, and socializing.
6. "The Exorcist" Steps
We end the tour near the Exorcist Steps, a historic stairway that became famous thanks to the 1970s film of the same name.

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Posted By : jeffrubin1118
Our guide, Eli, was very knowledgeable, and also quite humorous. He answered all questions. My wife and I had a terrific time. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 10:23:19

Posted By : Linda_M
Our guide , Ingeborg , had lots of local places of interest to point out to us plus a good supply of interesting anecdotes relevant to the tour.
Her knowledge of Georgetown through the centuries , its place in the history of the capital and its assorted residents made the tour entertaining and very enjoyable . I would highly recommend taking this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 15:40:14

Posted By : Ramesh_R
Outstanding tour! Our guide Wayne did a fabulous job with the narration and stories! This is a great tour to explore the Georgetown area in D.C.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 15:44:01

Posted By : Robyn_A
Our guide Mr King was fantastic!!! Kudos to his knowledge and enthusiasm and spirit. Would love to do another tour with him. Thank you!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 16:11:39

Posted By : Rise_M
We had a terrific tour of Georgetown with Katherine. She knows the area extremely well and was smart, informative and entertaining. Besides learning a lot about Georgetown’s history and architecture, we got a lot of the local color from Katherine’s stories. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 09:40:56

Posted By : Carolynn_C
Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! We did several tours (variety of providers) and this was definitely a highlight!
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Posted On : 2024-04-12 16:17:34

Posted By : TrailBlazer34163
We found this tour very interesting and our guide, Ingebord full of information on all Georgetown related history and topics. Good pace around the sights and great way to spend our Sunday morning .. thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 16:33:59

Posted By : Linda_D
Interesting and informative. Becca had a great deal of information to share. The information and stories about the Kennedy was great.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 12:56:18

Posted By : SEAN_C
Becca was very knowledgeable and personable. We would highly recommend her. She was able to share so much information historical and non like the Kennedy related information.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 09:43:17

Posted By : Maureen O
We had a very exciting tour of Georgetown with our guide Catherine! She was so lively and knowledgeable! We learned about history, architecture and ghosts! It was a memorable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 12:06:32