Georgetown: Spies, Lies, & Politics Walking Tour

Join an expert guide for a fascinating 2-hour walking tour through Georgetown, Washington D.C.'s oldest and most exclusive neighborhood. We go far beyond the colonial architecture to reveal the scandals, spies, and spirits that shaped American history.

Tour Highlights:

• JFK & The Presidents: Visit the home JFK lived in when elected and see Martin's Tavern, where he proposed to Jackie Bouvier in "Booth 3".

• Cold War Espionage: Stand outside the very restaurant where a high-ranking KGB Colonel famously escaped CIA custody to defect back to the Soviet Union.

• The Exorcist Steps: See the creepy, iconic stairs from the 1973 horror masterpiece and hear the true story of the 1949 Georgetown exorcism that inspired it.

• The Witches of Georgetown: Learn how a local family of mediums conducted séances for Mary Todd Lincoln and even Abraham Lincoln himself.

• Mansions & Power Players: Walk past the historic homes of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Watergate's John Mitchell, and Mary Pinchot Meyer (JFK's infamous mistress).

Things to Know Before You Go:

• Starting Point: Outside the Old Stone House (the oldest standing structure in D.C.).

• Ending Point: The Tombs Restaurant (near Georgetown University).

• Activity Level: Moderate walking is required. Georgetown is known for its cobblestone streets and occasional hills. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.