The 4 Washington DC Ghost Tours Worth a Late Night

1.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

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

Walk Georgetown at night with guides such as Wayne, Trevor, Sonia, and Ingeborg, hearing ghost stories, true crime, and neighborhood history. The 90-minute route begins at the Old Stone House, visits haunted sites and Civil War-era stories, and ends at the Exorcist Steps. Groups are capped at 15, and the tour is offered in English.

“Great time with Trevor, would recommend to anyone considering it. Great value for a tour and great for tourists wanting to learn more about Georgetown history”

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

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

This one-hour evening walk visits eight sites near the White House, including Blair House, Decatur House, the Hay-Adams, and the Dolley Madison House. Expect researched DC history, local ghost legends, questions for your guide, and a relaxed route that suits visitors who want a short, offbeat night activity.

“My husband & son had an AMAZING time on this ghost tour! They came back to the hotel with tons of information and historical stories; they were thoroughly entertained!”

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3.Ghosts of D.C. – Walking Tour

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

Start at the Supreme Court at 9 p.m. and walk through Capitol Hill with guides such as Chris, Richard, Allegra, and Michael. Hear ghost stories tied to the U.S. Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, along with lesser-known Washington history. The walk covers about a mile and suits families, couples, and curious first-time visitors.

“I take ghost tours because I learn the often untold or hidden history for a city. A good story teller really does make the experience so much more enjoyable. Well done.”

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

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

Meet your lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide behind the Treasury Building for an evening walk to eight haunted sites near the White House. Hear stories linked to St. John’s Episcopal Church, President’s Park, Lincoln, assassins, and DC conspiracies. The route is family-friendly, but expect more history and storytelling than ghost-hunting thrills.

“So much fun for the whole family! Learned a lot of history and saw historical sites too!”

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