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Historic Georgetown Guided Architecture Walking Tour
Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour
Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour
Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour
Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour

Historic Georgetown Guided Architecture Walking Tour

By DC Design Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$74 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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 area, 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.

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Activity location

  • Potomac River
    • Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Baked & Wired
    • 1052 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest
    • 20007, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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10am Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$73.87 x 1 AdultAU$73.87

Total
Price is AU$73.87
Until Sat, 30 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Our tour begins outside the favourite coffee/dessert shop for Georgetown locals, Baked & Wired. Grab a snack and let's go exploring! We'll start at the C&O Canal, getting an overview of the storied history of Georgetown. Then we'll peek inside the oldest building in Washington DC, before leaving the main drag to explore the area. We'll stroll along cobble stone streets, discussing the homes of movers and shakers like Jackie Kennedy and Ben Bradley. We'll see imposing mansions, stately churches, and a formerly salacious establishment, before crossing Wisconsin Avenue to the west side of town. Making our way over to Georgetown University and down the Exorcist Steps, we'll wrap up on the banks of the Potomac River at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront. Sights we discuss include:  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal • Old Stone House • Laird-Dunlop House • Newton D. Baker House • Lydia English Seminary School for Girls • Grafton Tyler Double House • Christ Episcopal Church • Hyde-Addison School • Yellow Tavern • Pomander Walk • Volta Labratory • Georgetown Prepatory School • Georgetown University Healy Hall • Georgetown University Library • The Tombs • Georgetown Car Barn • Francis Scott Key Memorial • Cady's Alley • Georgetown Waterfront

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPotomac River
    • Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBaked & Wired
    • 1052 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest
    • 20007, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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