Historic Georgetown Architecture Tour

2 h
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About this activity
Our tour begins outside the favorite 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 neighborhood. 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
Included
  • Local guide
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
85% Original
30%
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