Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour
Established fifty years before the Capital, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as a "dirty little hole". Despite its modest start, Georgetown is now home to palatial mansions, elegant cemeteries, stately churches, and a world-class University. We'll explore the highlights and secrets of DC's most exclusive neighborhood, discussing architecture, history, scandal, and more. By the end of the tour, we'll see Georgetown's full transformation in this rags to riches tale.
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Description
Our tour begins outside the favorite coffee/dessert shop for Georgetown locals, Baked & Wired. Grab a snack and let's go exploring! We'll start at the C&O Canal, getting an overview of the storied history of Georgetown. Then we'll peek inside the oldest building in Washington DC, before leaving the main drag to explore the neighborhood. We'll stroll along cobble stone streets, discussing the homes of movers and shakers like Jackie Kennedy and Ben Bradley. We'll see imposing mansions, stately churches, and a formerly salacious establishment, before crossing Wisconsin Avenue to the west side of town. Making our way over to Georgetown University and down the Exorcist Steps, we'll wrap up on the banks of the Potomac River at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront.
Sights we discuss include:
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
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Old Stone House
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Laird-Dunlop House
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Newton D. Baker House
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Lydia English Seminary School for Girls
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Grafton Tyler Double House
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Hyde-Addison School
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Yellow Tavern
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Pomander Walk
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Volta Labratory
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Georgetown Prepatory School
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Georgetown University Healy Hall
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Georgetown University Library
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The Tombs
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Georgetown Car Barn
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Francis Scott Key Memorial
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Cady's Alley
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Georgetown Waterfront
Inclusions
- Local guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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