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Murders, Mysteries, and Hauntings of DC Night-Time Walking Tour
4.8
167 Ratings
Washington
Experience the dark side of Washington, D.C. on an adults-only ghost city tour. Discover the haunted history of the nation’s capital, from restless spirits to tragic hauntings of past presidents and soldiers.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Eisenhower Executive Office Building - Harry Truman called it America’s greatest monstrosity. Mark Twain referred to it as the ugliest building in America. Regardless, it is considered the most haunted office building in America, and on this tour you will get to find out why!
- Decatur House - The home of Stephen Decatur. During his time, he was one of the nation’s most celebrated naval commanders. Many of his political friends were certain that Stephen Decatur would become president. And, who knows, maybe he could have been. But James Barron kind of ruined those chances, and you’re here to find out how!
- Lafayette Square - Where trees, paths, and statues now lay, these grounds used to house a graveyard, a racetrack, a zoo, and an apple orchard. Some even speculate that a slave market was held here. You can only imagine the wealth of history and hauntings that exist in the illustrious Lafayette Square, but thanks to this tour your imagination won’t be all you have!
What's Included
- Adults-Only Tour
- Explore restless spirits, murders, mysterious deaths, and hauntings of past presidents and soldiers
- 90-Minute Murders, Mysteries, and Hauntings of DC Night-Time Walking Tour
- Learn about the macabre nature of the city’s past
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Beyond serving as the national capital and the epicenter of governing affairs, Washington, D.C., serves as a hive of supernatural activities. The Dark Nights in D.C. tour caters to adult audiences, underlining the city’s grotesque history. We will delve into the stories of unsettled souls, homicides, inexplicable fatalities, ghastly suicides, and the distressing hauntings of former commanders and warriors.
For bookings involving a party of 10 or beyond, kindly reach out to the Private and Group Sales Supervisor at Ghost City Tours.
Location
The Octagon Museum
New York Avenue Northwest
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rob_c
Aug 25, 2024
Great Experience - Fun interesting time! Shelby the tour guide was great! Interesting facts about the history of Washington Dc I. Have never heard
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Cindy_h
Aug 21, 2024
Quite fun, and a bit spooky. - This was so much fun. Tour guide was wonderful, made it quite interesting, and a bit spooky. My adult daughter talked me into it and we are still laughing and talking about it. There wasn’t a lot of walking, which was great after touring museums all day.
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Juan_b
Aug 20, 2024
Worth it - Didn’t know what to expect, she was a great story teller with as much details as she could remember and side stories, enjoyed the walk and the history behind it a lot. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Aaronse6152xq
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing tour! - The tour guide was great! I loved her knowledge of all the stops and the jokes! I loved the fact she mentioned that she loves doing the guided tours and has done her own research of the buildings and around D.C. her self.
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Jesus_r
Aug 17, 2024
Highly recommend - The tour was great! I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to DC! Fun environment to be in and you learn a lot of interesting and spooky facts!
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Salaw
Aug 15, 2024
Interesting and unique DC experience - Fun way to see DC and go to places off the beaten path as well as to hear interesting stories you wouldn’t hear elsewhere. The guide was enthusiastic and was full of information.
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Matt_h
Aug 13, 2024
Great tour - Our guide Shelby did an excellent job! She arrived at the starting location early and even waited for a little bit for some guests that never did show up. The story telling was amusing and interesting. I was concerned about it being at night but we stayed very close to the White House. I never felt unsafe.
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R8937xsteresab
Aug 8, 2024
Rizzo’s awesome Tour - The adult tour that I attended with my boyfriend was amazing. The sights were great and the stories were even better. Rizzo mixed history with interesting haunting tales so well. Definitely 2 thumbs up and would definitely do it again.
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Gillywiggs75
Aug 5, 2024
Hauntings, Mystery, Murder, and Romance Gone Awry - This tour has it all! - I scheduled this tour for my husband and I not knowing what to expect. However, we were very satisfied with the amount of history intertwined with the dark side of DC. I highly recommend booking, as this is information the average person wouldn't be privy to. There were also opportunities to take photos as well.
My only critique is to speak up sooner to those passerbyers who linger and did not pay for the tour.
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Lindsey_b
Aug 10, 2024
Beautiful night, spooky stories - We enjoyed the stories shared, particularly the Decatur House. It was a really beautiful night walking around DC and seeing the sites that have dark stories behind them!
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