Washington D.C. 90-Minute Adults-Only Dark Nights Walking Tour
by Ghost City Tours of DC
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This Washington D.C. 90-Minute Adults-Only Dark Nights Walking Tour takes place after dark and focuses on the city’s darker history and paranormal stories. The tour begins at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, known as America's most haunted office building, where the group spends about 20 minutes hearing about its reputed hauntings and unusual history. Next, the tour moves to the Decatur House for another 20 minutes. Here, participants learn about Stephen Decatur, a celebrated naval commander whose political future was affected by a rival, with stories connected to the house. The final stop is Lafayette Square, where the group spends 20 minutes exploring a site that once held a graveyard, racetrack, zoo, apple orchard, and possibly a slave market. The tour covers hauntings and tragic events linked to these locations and the city’s past presidents and soldiers. The entire walking route lasts about 90 minutes. All fees and taxes are included, but gratuities are not. Groups of 10 or more should contact the private and group sales coordinator in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
This building is known as America’s most haunted office building. Harry Truman called it America’s greatest monstrosity, and Mark Twain named it the ugliest building in the country. The tour spends about 20 minutes here exploring its reputed hauntings.
20 min
Decatur House
This stop focuses on the home of Stephen Decatur, a celebrated naval commander who many believed might become president. The tour explains how James Barron affected Decatur’s chances, with about 20 minutes spent at this location.
20 min
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square has served many purposes including a graveyard, racetrack, zoo, and apple orchard, with some speculation it was once a slave market. The tour spends around 20 minutes here discussing the history and hauntings associated with the site.
20 min
Meeting point
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
End point
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Washington D.C. 90-Minute Adults-Only Dark Nights Walking Tour
by Ghost City Tours of DC
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$69.98Overview
This Washington D.C. 90-Minute Adults-Only Dark Nights Walking Tour takes place after dark and focuses on the city’s darker history and paranormal stories. The tour begins at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, known as America's most haunted office building, where the group spends about 20 minutes hearing about its reputed hauntings and unusual history. Next, the tour moves to the Decatur House for another 20 minutes. Here, participants learn about Stephen Decatur, a celebrated naval commander whose political future was affected by a rival, with stories connected to the house. The final stop is Lafayette Square, where the group spends 20 minutes exploring a site that once held a graveyard, racetrack, zoo, apple orchard, and possibly a slave market. The tour covers hauntings and tragic events linked to these locations and the city’s past presidents and soldiers. The entire walking route lasts about 90 minutes. All fees and taxes are included, but gratuities are not. Groups of 10 or more should contact the private and group sales coordinator in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
This building is known as America’s most haunted office building. Harry Truman called it America’s greatest monstrosity, and Mark Twain named it the ugliest building in the country. The tour spends about 20 minutes here exploring its reputed hauntings.
20 min
Decatur House
This stop focuses on the home of Stephen Decatur, a celebrated naval commander who many believed might become president. The tour explains how James Barron affected Decatur’s chances, with about 20 minutes spent at this location.
20 min
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square has served many purposes including a graveyard, racetrack, zoo, and apple orchard, with some speculation it was once a slave market. The tour spends around 20 minutes here discussing the history and hauntings associated with the site.
20 min
Meeting point
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
End point
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.