Historic Georgetown

Deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past lie among the manicured gardens and Victorian row houses of DC’s finest neighborhood. Historical figures stayed here, documenting their experiences in letters & journals. Some have never left, haunting these grand homes to this day. On this family-friendly nighttime tour, you will learn about this town and be enchanted by its past, present, and future. Halloween vibes all year long. -Hear stories of a young boy trapped after his accidental death in the oldest residence in DC. -Learn what happened in Civil War hospitals that make an apartment seem unliveable. -Learn about the curse of Abraham Lincoln's son. -Hear a story of a nanny's undying love for her charges – and her rules. -See lights flicker at a house whose past resident hated electricity and whose ghost haunts our guides. -End the tour at the famous Exorcist Steps and hear how this movie was based on a true local story. Do you dare to walk down the creepy stairs at night?

Take a guided walking tour of a historic neighborhood older than DC itself. One of our guides (Canden Schwantes) wrote the book(s) on Georgetown. See the colonial charm of canals, cobblestoned streets, historic homes, & intriguing history. You will see and hear stories of: – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal – a waterway through the industrial part of the neighborhood. – Old Stone House – oldest residential building in the district, now a National Park site. – Homes of Jackie & John F. Kennedy – hear about their time in Georgetown before and after his assassination – 18th and 19th Century Homes – learn about the diverse, historic architecture of the houses and the stories of those who have lived here. Look for original firemarks, coal chutes, ironworks, and gas lanterns. – Hear stories of the Black Georgetown community, immigrants who shaped the neighborhood, and women who bucked social norms. – Georgetown University – see the famous campus and learn how the neighborhood influenced it.

Spend an afternoon gaining a unique insight into U.S. history by land and water! First, take a guided cruise along the Potomac River where you’ll pass by some of DC’s best-loved sites and memorials, such as Reagan International Airport, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Watergate. Then, visit the historic neighborhood of Georgetown with a local guide. See the area's most storied spots to get a true overview of its integral connection to the story of the United States and stop at an award-winning local bakery for a delicious treat to sweeten your experience even more.

Our Gastronomic Georgetown Food Tour takes you to the historic yet chic charm of Georgetown, an area that predated Washington DC. You will be transported on this 3.5 hour food tour across 250+ years of history, and enjoy flavors closely connected to the Northwest DC neighborhood. Its roots are still very much alive and can be seen in the red brick town homes, and turn of the century factories that are found throughout the area. This tour includes a licensed and knowledgeable guide to show you through the town.

Once a thriving port town, Georgetown is DC’s oldest neighborhood and still reveals glimpses of mule-drawn boats and flour mills. Discover Georgetown's cosmopolitan past, where people from every continent and many religions lived together and built an eclectic culinary community. More than just a premier shopping destination, Georgetown has a delicious and culturally-diverse history. The tour will stop at several highly acclaimed restaurants during the three-hour tour. Between restaurants, your guide will share the unique history of the Georgetown neighborhood along the way. From James Beard Nominee tarts and award-winning VPN style pizza, you’ll connect to the history, people and stories behind DC’s most iconic neighborhood.. This is a small-group tour of about 8 people. A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

Washington D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most notable residents, local commerce, embassies, and of course, culinary gems. On this tour, you will eat your way through this well-known and prestigious neighborhood. You will learn about Georgetown's early iconic years as we stroll off-the-beaten path for a taste from various local eateries.

This is the one experience that makes a good trip into a great trip. This historical area is known by many but few get the chance to experience the great food in the area that the locals enjoy. This tour will embark on a few of DC's gems, while also sharing a few facts and history.

Be a part of a unique experience as you venture through Penang’s Georgetown Heritage Area where we feed your hunger for food & knowledge. A local Penang-born tour guide takes you bite-by-bite through each step of this food trail. You sip delicious local drinks and munch on traditional dishes which our ancestors have kept alive. During this tour, we unveil Penang and Malaysia's history and finally end our food trail at a bar with a locally inspired cocktail or mocktail.

Penang is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia and its capital Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fusion of different people, cultures and traditions, Georgetown used to be a major trading hub in the Straits of Malacca. The city was known for its colorful architecture, combining British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. In just half day, you will get to see some of the best sights Georgetown has to offer and what makes it a truly unique city that cannot be found anywhere else in Asia. – Discover Georgetown on an immersive half day tour – Explore Penang's capital and its best sights and attractions – Learn about Georgetown's rich historical background – Lay your eyes on the famous Reclining Buddha Statue in Penang – Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors – Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation

Spyher offers spy-themed tours and events inspired by the real-world experiences of former intelligence officers. Visit select spy sites in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with a former intelligence officer. Along the way your expert guide, and former intelligence officer, shares personal anecdotes from their time overseas and interprets the remarkable history shaped by the people who called this neighborhood home, including leaders, heroes and traitors. Learn about the unique mindset of this profession as you explore the hidden histories that residents played in espionage during WWII and the Cold War. Hear more about impersonal communication and how it mitigates against risk and test the theory by reading a signal site and unloading a dead drop. *Note: This tour begins outside of Oak Hill Cemetery and ends about .7 mile away outside of Martin's Tavern. This tour is ideal for groups and teams. Don’t forget your walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather.

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. Book directly via DC Design Tours for the best experience and price!

Experience the true wonders of nature and history with this bestselling one day rustic tour that will take you over to five different islands and towns on the Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers with one of our local boats. Choose between having lunch at Nature Resort at Sloth Island OR Modern Resort at Aruwai Resort. Guaranteed to leave you with a day's worth of unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. A tour fit for the entire family. Experience the country like a local.

Penang is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia and its capital Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fusion of different people, cultures and traditions, Georgetown used to be a major trading hub in the Straits of Malacca. The city was known for its colorful architecture, combining British colonial buildings, Chinese shop houses and mosques. In just four hours, you will get to see some of the best sights Georgetown has to offer and what makes it a truly unique city that cannot be found anywhere else in Asia. Highlights: – Discover Georgetown on an immersive 4-hour tour – Explore Penang's capital and its best sights and attractions – Visit the city's most popular landmarks, including Fort Cornwallis – Lay your eyes on the famous Reclining Buddha Statue in Penang

Georgetown Heritage walk is an immersive walking tour in Chennai. It is organised by a tourism ministry approved company which is also a member of IATO. This Chennai walk will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement. We will trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East India Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the premier trading hub of Chennai. Experience cultural diversity in this walking tour in Chennai at streets where traders from many nationalities and communities used to ply their trade including Armenian merchants. Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

Duration : 4 hours Fort Cornwallis The Star Pitt Street Chinatown – Penang Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram

March – May 2025, tour is offered the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm. June – August 2025, tour is offered the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am. Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area has a diverse history. Originally a busy port for the export of tobacco, it was also the site of an active slave trade, and at one point African Americans counted as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of those enslaved peoples and black free folk have lived in Georgetown for generations, but their contributions to its history do not often receive the same recognition. This tour will reveal the stories of the black citizens who made their mark on one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods. The tour starts at 3206 O Street NW DC and ends at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, at 2501 Mill Rd. NW. There is a half-way stop at Thomas Sweet Shop for a bathroom break and refreshment.

The charming Central Texas town just 30 miles north of Austin is the home of "the most beautiful Square in Texas." It is also the home of some of the state's darkest history and sordid secrets. Georgetown's past includes heinous acts of violence, murders, suicides, and public executions. The Ghost Maker Tour meets at a local pub, Mesquite Creek Outfitters, for everyone to grab a drink to-go. Part True Crime, Part Ghost Tour, and Part Pub Crawl, The Ghost Maker Tour is the perfect adults-only experience.

Explore the colorful streets of George Town on a 4-hour walking tour that takes in the city’s street food, religious landmarks, colonial architecture, and clan jetties. Enjoy the tour that’s tailored to your interests as you explore the oldest parts of George Town, whose historic streets and buildings are have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On this tour, we explore the busy neighbourhood of Georgetown. This area consists of well-established specialised bazaars, with small winding streets, warehouses, covered wholesale markets, street stalls and retail shops. Originally called ‘Black Town’, the area came up in the late 1600s after the founding of Fort St. George. Local people settled here to trade and do business with the fort. A portion of Black Town was flattened in the 1700’s, to provide an open area outside Fort St George. The residents of Blacktown re-settled just beyond the open area, in what was called New Black Town. In the mid 1800’s, the open area (old Black Town) was used to construct the grand building of Madras High Court. In 1910, when King George visited India, Blacktown was renamed Georgetown. Today Georgetown continues to be a busy market area, selling everything under the sun: bangles, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, jewellery, etc.

Appreciating Georgetown's many highlights can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Guyana's capital on this tour, and tick off several top city landmarks including the Sea-walls, St.George's Cathedral, 1763 Monument and so many more. Benefit from round-trip transfer for a hassle-free experience, and benefit from historical and cultural insights provided by your guide.