Historic Georgetown: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

3150 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

On this leisurely walking tour, you will be immersed in one of the most historically significant parts of Washington D.C., known for its wealth of historic buildings and graceful way of life. Delve into Georgetown's colonial and Federal period history with a private guide, who will bring to life stories of long-standing traditions, high society and world politics. Home to world-class shopping, rich history, five-star restaurants and one of the world’s best universities – in fact, the university for anyone looking to enter a career in Washington – Georgetown is a neighbourhood that simply cannot be missed!

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Includes guide, lunch, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

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Stroll the cobblestone pavements and admire the historic C&O Canal, and walk along tree-lined streets past some of the city’s most famous homes – including John F and Jackie Kennedy, inventor Alexander Graham Bell, Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, and chef Julia Child.

Learn about the neighbourhood’s post-Civil War flourishing African American community, its early 20th-century slump and its ascent to the it-place of DC in the 1950s.

Also learn about young JFK and see the tavern booth where he proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities
Transportation throughout experience
Hotel pick up and drop off

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

3150 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

from 339 $