The Ghosts of Washington DC Tour

Yes! The Ghosts of Washington D.C. Tour is designed to be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Our guides are skilled at engaging both kids and adults with captivating ghost stories that are spooky but not too scary. The tour focuses on fascinating historical facts and eerie legends without graphic content or jump scares. Children under 5 get in free, and kids ages 5-12 receive discounted tickets at $14.99.

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers about 1 mile of walking through downtown Washington D.C. The pace is leisurely with multiple stops at haunted locations where you'll hear fascinating stories. The route is on sidewalks and paved surfaces, making it accessible for most fitness levels. We recommend comfortable walking shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.

The tour runs nightly at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, seven days a week. Both time slots offer the same great experience, so you can choose whichever fits best with your schedule. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, as tours can sell out.

The tour operates rain or shine! We recommend bringing an umbrella or rain jacket if weather looks questionable. In case of severe weather that makes the tour unsafe, we will contact you to reschedule. Ghost City Tours offers free rescheduling, so if your plans change for any reason, you can easily move your tour to another date at no charge.

Yes! The Ghosts of Washington D.C. Tour is pet-friendly. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join you on this haunted adventure through the capital. Just make sure your furry friend is comfortable with walking for 90 minutes and being around other people.

The tour meets at 1 First Street NE, in front of the Old Brick Capitol Building in downtown Washington D.C. Parking in D.C. can be challenging and expensive, so we strongly recommend using Uber, Lyft, or a pedicab to reach the meeting location. This will save you the hassle of finding parking.

Yes, all tours offered by Ghost City Tours, including the The Ghosts of Washington DC Tour is a walking Ghost Tour. Don't worry, our tours are only about a mile in length and you'll have plenty of chances to sit and enjoy the stories along the way. Why be crammed into a Trolley, next to people you don't know, when you can experience our haunted locations as they were meant to be experienced?