Georgetown has a reputation today for being the home of celebrities. These aren't the folks you'll see on the cover of People and US Weekly, but politicians, artists, and multimillionaires. A multifaceted group of well known men and women make up the famous residents of Georgetown. It's also the home to thousands of university students, […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Georgetown University. This is a fun way to experience Georgetown at your own leisure, although the walk is short and the whole tour is under one hour. Our Historic Georgetown walking tour focuses on the neighborhood, ending here at Georgetown University campus. Use this as a complement to […]
If our Historic Georgetown or Ghosts of Georgetown walking tours don't fit into your schedule, or if you're interested in learning more about a particular theme in Georgetown history, we've developed a few self-guided tours of Georgetown! Any of these tours are available as a guided private tour option! If you'd like a guide to […]
Georgetown is an instagram hotspot - just check out our feed! But this is a list of our top Instagrammable sites in Georgetown with some of the history behind it. #tourguidelife 1. Julia Child's House In 1948, Julia and Paul Child, who met while working for the O.S.S. (whose head also lived in Georgetown), purchased […]
Long before the 1973 Exorcist movie put Georgetown on the map for horror fans, tales of ghosts and the otherworldly was a deep part of the town. It may be a combination of ambiance, architecture, and landscaping... but Georgetown is seriously haunted. Below are some, not so well known, spooky facts about this old port town. 1. There is a fence […]
Georgetown Cupcakes are just one of the many amazing desserts in this historic neighborhood. There are macarons, ice cream, homemade fudge, and a collection of sweets for you to try. Take our self guided tour through this historic neighborhood to learn more about the stories of famous soirees, dinner parties, and history of these tasty […]
