Georgetown Walking Tour (Self-guided GPS Audio Tour), Washington DC - Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem
Places: 29 POIs
Distance: 1.31 mi
Duration: 1h:24m
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Tour #373
About this English self-guided 1h:24m walking tour in Washington, DC
Haunted mansions, bridges, graveyards, haunted movie sites, murder crime scenes, ghost stories, giant flesh eating worms, and cupcakes. All of that in one tour! Georgetown Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem has a little bit of everything. Join us!
Before You Start!- 1For the best experience, begin at the tour's recommended starting point and follow the stops in order.
- 2Want to start somewhere else? Simply use Start At on the tour screen, before tapping Start Tour, to begin from any stop.
- 3Need to detour or skip a stop along the way? Tap Tour Assistant (
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Place #1
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Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.04mi
, Attraction : Start
2600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Let's Begin
Are we all here? Me, you and maybe a few ghostly extras? Good. Our first spooky stop is right on top of that bridge. You will need to be on the right hand side of it, since that is the scarier side. I just made that up, but it could be true. Regardless, you need to be on the right side of the bridge. I’ll meet you as you cross and tell you a ghostly story that goes back over 200 years.
Place #2
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Distance: 0.05mi
, Attraction : Creek
2600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Rock Creek
We are standing over Rock Creek and the Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway on the bridge that carries M Street into the heart of Georgetown. This was originally the site of a wooden passageway constructed in 1788 – two years before the City of Georgetown was incorporated into the District. For any bridge nerds out there (you know who you are), evidently it was the first one located in the current District of Columbia, which is fascinating if bridge trivia is your thing.
Anyway, this engineering marvel was reported to have collapsed shortly after its construction during a severe storm, killing a stagecoach full of passengers. According to local lore…a silent stagecoach, complete with ghostly driver and team of horses, can sometimes be seen, at night, naturally…whisking passengers away to some otherworldly destination (or perhaps just up the street to Starbucks).
In the year 1800, a heavy wooden drawbridge was built to replace the original structure – a drawbridge that was used by tall ships needing to sail up and down Rock Creek, which was evidently wide and deep enough at that time. According to another legend, a tragic accident occurred here during the war of 1812, in which a drummer boy leading American troops across Rock Creek was knocked over the side during yet another violent storm, drowning in the water below. Witnesses have claimed to hear faint drumming that grows louder and louder and louder, then stops suddenly at the point where the boy allegedly fell to his death. Eerie.
So take care (and maybe avoid stormy weather), as you head west into Georgetown, Washington D.C.’s oldest and creepiest neighborhood, across the bridge with a haunted history!
Anyway, this engineering marvel was reported to have collapsed shortly after its construction during a severe storm, killing a stagecoach full of passengers. According to local lore…a silent stagecoach, complete with ghostly driver and team of horses, can sometimes be seen, at night, naturally…whisking passengers away to some otherworldly destination (or perhaps just up the street to Starbucks).
In the year 1800, a heavy wooden drawbridge was built to replace the original structure – a drawbridge that was used by tall ships needing to sail up and down Rock Creek, which was evidently wide and deep enough at that time. According to another legend, a tragic accident occurred here during the war of 1812, in which a drummer boy leading American troops across Rock Creek was knocked over the side during yet another violent storm, drowning in the water below. Witnesses have claimed to hear faint drumming that grows louder and louder and louder, then stops suddenly at the point where the boy allegedly fell to his death. Eerie.
So take care (and maybe avoid stormy weather), as you head west into Georgetown, Washington D.C.’s oldest and creepiest neighborhood, across the bridge with a haunted history!
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Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1
Let's Begin
Place 2
Rock Creek
Place 3
Entrance to Rock Creek Trail
Place 4
Haunted Mongolia
Place 5
Mongolian Death Worm
Place 6
Sprinkles
Place 7
Old Stone House
Place 8
Viola Drath House
Place 9
Farmers and Mechanic's Bank and Dumbarton Oaks
Place 10
PaniQ Room
Place 11
Georgetown Piano Bar
Place 12
Georgetown Cupcake
Place 13
Georgetown Escape Room Live
Place 14
The Cellar Door Club
Place 15
Halcyon House
Place 16
Spooky Music
Place 17
The Exorcist Stairs
Place 18
The MacNeil Residence
Place 19
The Tombs Restaurant
Place 20
Directions
Place 21
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Place 22
Cemetery Horse Carriage Ghost Story
Place 23
Georgetown University
Place 24
Healy Hall
Place 25
Directions
Place 26
Tunnel
Place 27
Directions
Place 28
Directions
Place 29
Dahlgren Chapel
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Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural
+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided walking tour includes 29 stops, covering top attractions such as Let's Begin, Rock Creek, Entrance to Rock Creek Trail, Haunted Mongolia, Mongolian Death Worm.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Let's Begin (Address: 2600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided walking tour designed to be completed on foot through walkable areas and city highlights.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided walking tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you.
+ Is this a walkable tour?
Yes, this tour is fully walkable and designed to follow a comfortable route through pedestrian-friendly areas.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There is one thing that you need - A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour) and comfortable walking shoes! But here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a mobile charger/battery. 2. Bring earphones for the best experience. 3. Bring a bottle of water and dress appropriately according to the weather forecast.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. Just follow the route (cross streets carefully using crosswalks) and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue the from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!