Historic Georgetown private half-day walking tour
Attractions & guided tours

Historic Georgetown private half-day walking tour

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$286.13
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Discover a host of iconic names that have resided in the neighborhood including John F and Jackie Kennedy, inventor Alexander Graham Bell, Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, and chef Julia Child
  • Marvel at the pre-revolutionary buildings and the architecture
  • Learn about the neighborhood’s post-civil war flourishing African American community
  • Stroll the historic Georgetown campus, and learn about the relationship between the school and the rest of the city
What to expect

On this leisurely walking tour, you will be immersed in one of the most historically significant parts of Washington D.C., known for its wealth of historic buildings and graceful way of life. Delve into Georgetown's colonial and Federal period history with a private guide, who will bring to life stories of long-standing traditions, high society and world politics.

Described as a “dirty little hole” by Abigail Adams, the former First Lady of the United States, Georgetown had humble beginnings: as a working port, on the banks of the slurry-filed Potomac River. Named after King George II, and founded in 1751, Georgetown served as a depot for the collection and shipment of military supplies during the Revolution.

After the Civil War, large numbers of freed slaves migrated to Georgetown and a thriving African American community flourished, establishing businesses and neighborhoods. However, by the 1890s, the area had undergone a drastic decline and in the aftermath of World War I, it was considered one of Washington's worst slums. Within a generation, the trend had all but completely reversed. When a young Senator John F. Kennedy resided in the neighborhood in the 1950s, Georgetown was the place to be and be seen. Home to world-class shopping, rich history, five-star restaurants and one of the world’s best universities - in fact, the university for anyone looking to enter a career in Washington - Georgetown is a neighborhood that simply cannot be missed.

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What's included
  • check Private tour with a local guide
  • check Guided walking tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Capital One Café, M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Meeting point:
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Capital One Café located at 3150 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007.
What to remember

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes, and appropriate clothing according to season
  • Any medication you may require during the tour
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Provider
Travel Curious Limited
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.

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