About this Event
Venture through ivy-clad mansions and hear tales of haunted homes, secret CIA hideouts, and notorious betrayals. Stops include the home of OSS founder ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan, the Old Stone House, and Martin’s Tavern, where Cold War secrets linger. Encounter the Exorcist Steps and delve into the unsettling history of the area, perfect for fans of ghost stories, true crime, and the enigmatic side of American history.
- Late-night walking tour in Georgetown, ending at midnight
- Explore haunted homes and secret CIA safehouses
- Hear stories about presidential assassinations and Cold War espionage
- Ideal for history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts alike
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Laird-Dunlop House
Host: Expert tour guide
Info: Stop in front of this stately Federal-style mansion, once home to Robert Todd Lincoln and Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, where lingering spirits from Georgetown’s elite past are said to watch quietly from behind darkened upper-story windows.
🕑: 10:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Old Stone House
Host: Expert tour guide
Info: Stand before Washington, D.C.’s oldest un-reconstructed building on its original foundation, home to over a dozen documented spirits, including a sinister third-floor entity known to cause sudden choking sensations and icy drops in temperature.
🕑: 11:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Martin's Tavern
Host: Expert tour guide
Info: Gather outside Georgetown's oldest family-run tavern, a legendary watering hole frequented by world leaders and Cold War operatives, where lingering phantoms and shadowy spies still whisper secret deals over stiff drinks late into the night.
🕑: 11:15 PM - 11:30 PM
Secret KGB Safehouse Location
Host: Expert tour guide
Info: Pause at this covert location to uncover real-life Cold War intrigue, double-agent betrayals, and the unseen specters of operative ghosts left behind in D.C.'s quiet spy corridors
🕑: 11:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Halcyon House
Host: Expert tour guide
Info: Discover Halcyon House, a magnificent historic mansion known for its eccentric past, bizarre stairways to nowhere, and decades of haunting reports featuring levitating beds, phantom footsteps, and restless spirits
🕑: 11:45 PM - 11:59 PM
"The Exorcist" Steps
Host: Expert tour Guide
Info: Conclude your tour at the top of the iconic, steep stone staircase made famous by the 1973 horror classic, where cinematic dread meets real-life paranormal reports in the shadow of Georgetown's oldest streets.
Event venue & nearby stays
2920 R St NW, 2920 R Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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