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Washington DC · GHOST & HAUNTED TOURS

The 15 Best Ghost Tours in Washington DC

18 tours compared

The capital carries two centuries of scandal, tragedy and unquiet corners, and a lantern-lit walk is the fun way to hear them. The best ghost and haunted-history walks stretch from Georgetown’s Exorcist steps to Lafayette Square; routes, run times and prices are all here.

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour - Price and what you really get for $39

1.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

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

Ghosts of Georgetown and The Exorcist Steps night walk in Washington DC. Small-group, licensed guide tour, $39, ends at the movie steps.

“Trevor's tour was awesome! His presentation was entertaining and his sharing of the history of the houses was interesting. He was a great host, making sure everyone was accounted for. If I ever make it back to dc I would definitely invite friends to join me on this haunted Georgetown tour. 5 plus stars”

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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour - Meeting at the Treasury Building Steps (and Why Timing Matters)

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

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

A one-hour DC evening ghost tour with eight haunted stops, spooky stories and DC history near the White House and Lafayette Square.

“Guide was very good. Animated, funny, entertaining, laid-back. Tour was easy paced. Buildings were fun to see in spite of protests and construction.”

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Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

Ghosts of D.C. - Walking Tour - The U.S. Capitol: Bloodstains, Phantom Felines, and What You Don’t Hear on Day Tours

3.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

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

A 9 pm ghost walking tour of Capitol Hill with free story stops at the U.S. Capitol and Folger Library.

“Fantastic stories and beautiful scenery. Tour guide knew her stuff and was an awesome guide. Would definitely recommend and do again next time visiting”

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Dark Nights in D.C. – Walking Tour

Dark Nights in D.C. - Walking Tour - Meeting at the Octagon Museum and setting the mood at 9:00pm

4.Dark Nights in D.C. – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

90-minute after-dark walking tour through Washington D.C.’s eerie side, from the Eisenhower Building to Lafayette Square, for $34.99.

“Our guide was insightful and told stories we had never heard before. We had a nice time. Great pace, great story telling.”

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Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour - Meeting at the Treasury Building Steps (and Why Timing Matters)

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

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

A 90-minute haunted walk near the White House, with Lincoln ghost lore, eerie DC history, and a lantern-led ending at the Treasury.

“Jon Hammond was our guide. He was great. You can tell he loves history and facts. He brought all the stories to life and answered any questions I had. Really good tour guide and we enjoyed hearing about a lot of history.”

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Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill - Stop 1 on the Hill: why the Capitol-area setting matters

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

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

A small-group, 90-minute night walk on Capitol Hill mixing ghostly presidential tales with real DC history for $25.

“It was a lot of fun. Stories I had not heard before. The presenter was engaging and let us sit during long stories. Felt safe with our presenter even late at night. Well priced.”

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

D.C.: Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Haunted Tour - Haint Blue porches and Civil War boarding-school stories

Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Washington DC: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl - Eight haunted stops in two hours: how the pace really feels

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

DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures - How to plan your night for a smooth, not-stressful crawl

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

Haunted Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - Starting point at Occidental and the 7:30 pm evening flow

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

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

A 2.5-hour White House ghost walk plus a pub crawl to historic DC stops, led by a costumed guide. Drinks are extra.

“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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Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl - Meeting at Gadsby’s Tavern: Finding Your Guide Fast

12.Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

A 2-hour haunted pub crawl in Old Town Alexandria with ghost stories, Carlyle House lore, and drink stops for $30.

“This tour was terrible and I’d like to request a full refund. We arrived and were told there were over 60 people for the tour so another guide was coming and we’d be split up. We were in one group to start and went to the Gadsby Tavern, we were brought in and immediately escorted out and told it was too crowded and we could come back on our own after the tour ended if we wanted. We then went to the Carlyle House. There was an event going on that the tour guide was unaware of so he told us normally we’d be taken inside but he could not…”

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Alexandria: Phantoms of the Potomac Walking Tour

Alexandria: Phantoms of the Potomac Walking Tour - Timing and how long you’ll actually be walking

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour - The White House, where the guide sets the mood

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

Washington D.C.: The Ghosts of Washington D.C. Walking Tour - Starting under the Supreme Court steps: the tone is set fast