The 15 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 $27

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

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

Meet at 8:30 pm on Pennsylvania Avenue for a 90-minute walk around Capitol Hill. Your guide may appear as Davy Crockett, Mary Surratt, or another historical character, blending presidential ghost tales with American history. Expect an entertaining, family-friendly stroll with photo stops, outdoor storytelling, and occasional traffic noise.

“I learned things that I never knew (and I've been to DC at least 10 times prior as a tourist) and our guide was so animated and entertaining, she made it very enjoyable...would definitely recommend it”

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

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

Spend 90 minutes walking Georgetown with an English-speaking guide such as Sonia, Scott, Ingeborg, or Kailey. Hear ghost stories, Civil War hospital tales, Victorian crime accounts, and local legends before ending at the Exorcist Steps. The tour costs $39, with private groups available.

“Sonya did an amazing job! Our whole family of five loved the tour. We enjoyed the walking, the history, the spooky stories and the humor. Thanks for a memorable night!”

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7.Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Meet your lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide at Old Ebbitt Grill for a two-hour walk through eight haunted Washington sites, including four pubs. Hear tales of Ulysses S. Grant, bootleggers, politicians, and a National Theatre murder while buying cocktails or mocktails along the way. Guides may include Anton, Dena, EJ, Mary, or Tristan.

“EJ the guide was brilliant, really made the experience worth while”

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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

Join a small group of up to 15 people at Old Ebbitt Grill for a 2-hour evening walk through Washington DC’s haunted bar scene. Hear stories linked to presidents, Mark Twain, the National Theatre, and Prohibition, then finish at The Hamilton. Drinks cost extra, including the Gin Rickey at Proper 21.

“Requested by visiting family. Cordial guide and good selection of places. Personally not a ghost fan, but the family was, so, I guess it hit its mark.”

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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

Spend about 2.5 hours walking from The Occidental near the White House to the Willard’s Round Robin Bar. A costumed guide such as Stephen, Elizabeth, or Katie leads you through Lafayette Square and historic pubs, mixing Washington scandals, ghost stories, and time to buy drinks. Groups are capped at 10, and all participants must be 21 or older.

“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

Join an adults-only, 90-minute walking tour through haunted Washington, D.C. Meet at the Octagon Museum and follow an English-speaking guide to Lafayette Square, the White House, Decatur House, St. John’s Church, and other eerie landmarks. Guides such as Mike and Rizzo bring stories of murder, suicide, presidents, and restless spirits to life.

“It was excellent. Our tour guide Rizzo was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely look into doing a tour like this again in the future.”

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11.DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

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

Meet at Lafayette Square at 10:00 pm for a two-hour walking tour through haunted downtown Washington. Your English-speaking guide shares researched history and local ghost stories at ten outdoor stops, from the White House and Blair House to the Washington Monument and Haupt Fountains. Expect a group of up to 35 people, free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, and some nighttime walking.

“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 for a 90-minute walk through Washington’s spooky side. Hear tales of ghostly sightings, restless politicians, phantom footsteps, and dark secrets linked to the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Miller Plaza Pavilion. The tour runs rain or shine and suits families with older children who enjoy spooky stories.

“Fantastic! We had a great time! If you're kids like spooky stuff it's fun for them too!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $30

Meet your costumed English-speaking guide at 237 Pennsylvania Ave SE for a 90-minute walk around Capitol Hill. Hear stories of James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Lincoln, JFK, and the Demon Cat while viewing the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress. The tour returns to its 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

Spend 90 minutes outdoors with a guide such as James, Shane, or Andrew, hearing the lesser-known stories behind the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Capitol, and office buildings. Expect a relaxed pace, PG-13 material, tablet images, photo stops, and a small group of no more than 15 people.

“Very interesting tour hearing stories you won’t read about in a typical history book - very entertaining as well!”

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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 and hear about Cold War spies, JFK and Jackie, Robert Todd Lincoln, Mary Pinchot Meyer, haunted Healy Hall, and the Exorcist Steps. Guides such as Laura, Dash, and Andrew lead this small-group tour in English at a moderate pace, with a maximum of 15 people.

“Amazing experience. Slow moderate walking pace which was perfect to take in the beauty of the town and listen to all the knowledge from Andrew. Wonderful tour and would definitely recommend especially if you love learning about secrets and spies!”

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