Top 15 Washington DC Ghost Tours

1.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Meet a licensed English-speaking guide at Georgetown’s Old Stone House for a 90-minute nighttime walk through haunted homes, churches, alleys, and historic streets. Guides such as Wayne, Trevor, Sonia, Inge, and Jim mix local history with family-friendly ghost stories, ending at the famous Exorcist Steps.

“Wayne was AMAZING!!!!! My sister and I had an awesome evening strolling through gorge town learning about all of the spooky stories. I will take the tour again with others because it was that good!! Wayne was so hospitable, funny and most importantly, super knowledgeable. He was very engaging and led a fantastic tour!”

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2.Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 446 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Spend about an hour around Lafayette Square and President’s Park, hearing ghost stories tied to eight famous Washington sites. Guides such as Tony, Doug, John, and Elias are known for lively storytelling, while the short route also covers presidential history, old homes, hotels, churches, and government buildings.

“I was very disappointed. The tour was over $80 for our family of 4, but was probably only worth about $20 in total. It did last for an hour, but we only walked about 1/4 of a mile. Our guide was enthusiastic, but mostly talked about injustice against various populations including indigenous people, women, slaves, etc. While these are important topics they had NOTHING to do with ghosts. He shared a few fun ghost stories, but they got lost in all his rhetoric. At the end he mentioned that there was an extended tour that we could pay another $7 per person ($28) to join. Most of the tour, including…”

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3.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet at the Supreme Court at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through Capitol Hill. Guides such as Chris, Richard, Allegra, and Rizzo mix ghost stories with lesser-known history at the U.S. Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library. Groups are small, and the walk covers about a mile.

“All the stories were interesting. Learned neat facts I didn’t know. My favorite? The Folgers that still haunt Shakespeares library today. The buildings are beautifully lit up at night. Our guide was very informative and great! very spirited for the job!”

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4.Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 186 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $27

Walk the streets near the White House with a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide. Over 60 to 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories tied to St. John’s Church, Lincoln, the White House, President’s Park, and the Treasury Building. Guides such as Jon, Tony, and Charlie bring the history to life.

“Good tour! Loads of DC government history! I was googling the information while touring and found most to be accurate. The guide was funny, and knowledgeable. Her mic died so it made it difficult to hear her and the pics on her cellphone used for the presentation was difficult for all to see. Overall, we were entertained. 🎉”

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5.Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

At 8:30 pm, a guide such as Davy Crockett, Mary Surrat, Anna Seurat, or Clover leads a 90-minute walk around Capitol Hill. Expect theatrical storytelling, presidential ghosts, spooky local history, and nighttime views of the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Senate buildings. It is more family-friendly than frightening.

“Our tour guide, Davy Crockett, was awesome. He is very knowledgeable about DC and all things on Capitol Hill. It is clear to see and hear that he loves this country, city, and their history.”

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6.D.C.: Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Haunted Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Walk Georgetown at night with an English-speaking guide from DC by Foot. Hear stories of haunted homes, Civil War hospitals, Victorian crime, Haint Blue porches, and the Old Stone House before finishing at the Exorcist Steps. Family-friendly, with private groups available.

“Ingeborg was a wonderful tour guide! Super informative, interactive, patient, and encouraging, especially of the curious young folks on our tour. Shared lots of spooky stories, pictures, and fascinating history. Cool, fun way to spend the evening! Thanks!”

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7.Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through central Washington with a lantern-carrying guide from US Ghost Adventures, visiting eight haunted sites and four pubs. Hear tales of Ulysses S. Grant, bootleggers, politicians, and the National Theatre while buying cocktails or mocktails along the way.

“Anton was a lovely tour guide who thoroughly knows his craft. All my question on topic or not were answered in an intelligent way. I really learnt a lot on this trip whilst having fun. I highly recommend this your.”

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8.DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk from Old Ebbitt Grill to The Hamilton with a guide such as John, Anton, or Dena, hearing documented ghost tales tied to DC landmarks. The 2-hour route includes the Willard Hotel, National Theatre, and Proper 21, where the Gin Rickey was developed. Drinks cost extra.

“Guide was very knowledgeable. Lots of interesting facts. Guide was super engaged with participants. Great time!!!”

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9.Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join Nightly Spirits at 7:30 p.m. for a 2.5-hour, small-group walk from the Occidental to the Willard’s Round Robin Bar. Hear White House ghost tales, visit two to three historic pubs, and follow guides such as Katie, Stephen, or Elizabeth through Washington’s darker stories.

“Tour guide was ok - quite knowledgeable. We only went to two bars, even though the tour stated four. First bar on the tour has been shut down for years! Tour ended quite abruptly, just under two hours, and without having a drink at the Willard, which was a highlight of the tour for me.”

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10.Washington D.C.: Dark Nights in D.C. Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Walk through Washington, D.C. after dark on a 90-minute, adults-only ghost tour led in English by guides such as Mike and Rizzo. Hear stories of murders, suicides, mysterious deaths, and restless spirits while visiting the Octagon Museum, Lafayette Square, the White House, and other haunted landmarks.

“Our tour was very animated and nice! She knew what she was talking about and made the tour fun!”

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11.DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Start at Lafayette Square at 10 pm for a two-hour walk through downtown Washington DC. Your professional guide mixes documented events with local ghost stories, from Lincoln at the White House to phantom gunshots at Blair House. The tour ends at Haupt Fountains and welcomes up to 35 people.

“Adding on the EMF reader and seeing it light up reading energy. Was s beautiful night and not too much walking so enjoyed everything”

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12.Washington D.C.: The Ghosts of Washington D.C. Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Supreme Court after dark for a 90-minute walk through haunted Washington D.C. Hear ghost stories tied to the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Miller Plaza Pavilion. The tour runs rain or shine and welcomes wheelchair users.

“Tour guide was very enthusiastic and entertaining! We highly recommend the tour!”

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13.Washington, DC: Horror on the Hill Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $30

Walk Pennsylvania Avenue with a costumed English-speaking guide from Scary DC, hearing tales of James Madison, John Quincy Adams, the Demon Cat, and haunted Capitol Hill. You’ll see the Capitol and Supreme Court, enjoy a theatrical history lesson, and return to the starting point.

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14.Dark History: Scandals of Capitol Hill Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk Capitol Hill with guides such as James, Shane, or Andrew, hearing PG-13 stories of bloodshed, false imprisonment, smuggling, and backroom deals. The 90-minute outdoor tour visits the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Capitol, and office buildings, with images shown on a tablet.

“Fascinating facts about the political underbelly of DC. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend.”

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15.Georgetown Walking Tour: Spies, Presidents, and Exorcist Steps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk Georgetown with Unscripted Tours for 90 minutes of presidential tales, Cold War intrigue, campus legends, and movie lore. Guides including Laura, Dash, and Andrew bring personal connections and sharp storytelling to a small group of up to 15, ending at the famous Exorcist Steps.

“Dash was a fantastic guide through this tour! Lucked out with January weather and super cool to learn the stories and history. Dash was knowledgeable and phenomenal story teller!”

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