अवलोकन
Take a guided walking tour of a historic neighborhood older than DC itself. One of our guides (Canden Schwantes) wrote the book(s) on Georgetown. See the colonial charm of canals, cobblestoned streets, historic homes, & intriguing history.
You will see and hear stories of:
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - a waterway through the industrial part of the neighborhood.
- Old Stone House - oldest residential building in the district, now a National Park site.
- Homes of Jackie & John F. Kennedy - hear about their time in Georgetown before and after his assassination
- 18th and 19th Century Homes - learn about the diverse, historic architecture of the houses and the stories of those who have lived here. Look for original firemarks, coal chutes, ironworks, and gas lanterns.
- Hear stories of the Black Georgetown community, immigrants who shaped the neighborhood, and women who bucked social norms.
- Georgetown University - see the famous campus and learn how the neighborhood influenced it.
- 98% यात्रियों द्वारा सुझाया गया
- उत्कृष्टता बैज
- 24 घंटे पहले तक मुफ़्त रद्दीकरण
- मोबाइल टिकट
क्या शामिल है
Professional, Licensed Guide
Gratuities
मिलने का स्थान और पिकअप
यात्री मिलने के स्थान पर मिलते हैं।
मिलने का स्थान
Tour begins at the Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In Georgetown
by Lock 3 between Thomas Jefferson and 30th St NW - there is a large park on the north side of the canal. Look for your guide in orange.
समापन स्थान
Tour ends near Georgetown University
जानने योग्य बातें
• Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to departure for check-in
• Comfortable shoes and clothes recommended
• Not wheelchair accessible
• If you are running late, you can likely meet the group outside the Old Stone House at 3051 M St NW (the third stop). Keep in mind, the tour must start on time.
• There are no public restrooms on the tour but there is one near the start at Baked & Wired and some at the end of the tour.
क्या उम्मीद करें
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Georgetown
10 मिनट
The port Georgetown goes back centuries and is today know for its cobblestone streets, historic homes and gardens, and is seen as a shopping and dining district. Exploring the area on foot is the best way to go back in time and enjoy the park like atmosphere with all of its old brick and greenery.
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C & O Canal
10 मिनट
The historic canal through the industrial section of Georgetown, guests will learn about the canal boats and see a working "lock" (gate) the helped the boats travel to and from along the canal.
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Old Stone House
10 मिनट
Certainly one of the oldest buildings in the entire city, this quaint spot is run by the National Parks Service and has a lovely garden to sit and take a rest in. Built in 1766, it was a car dealership by 1953 when it was taken over for historic preservation. Now it is ours to enjoy and remember a simpler time when tobacco and tall tales traded at the nearby port.
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Newton D. Baker House
5 मिनट
See one of many homes associated with the Kennedy family, who lived in nearly a dozen different homes in the neighborhood.
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Georgetown University
5 मिनट
Founded in 1789, this prestigious Jesuit University is know far and wide for its medical, legal, and undergraduate programs. See the towering spires of the Patrick Healy building and the statue of founder John Carrol. On a warm day students will lounge in the grass out front throwing frisbees, reading, and socializing.
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The Exorcist Steps
5 मिनट
We end the tour near the Exorcist Steps, a historic stairway that became famous thanks to the 1970s film of the same name.
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Martin's Tavern
5 मिनट
A Georgetown institution, this restaurant has been locally owned since 1933. The dark wood panels, black and white photos on the wall, and the regulars at the bar give this place a certain sense of nostalgia and ambiance. The classic American fare keeps people coming back year after year with both indoor and outdoor seating
रद्दीकरण नीति
पूरा रिफ़ंड पाने के लिए, शुरू होने के समय से कम से कम 24 घंटे पहले रद्द करें।
समय अनुभव के स्थानीय समय के अनुसार है (America/New York)।
अतिरिक्त जानकारी
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- मोबाइल या कागज़ी टिकट मान्य
- प्रति बुकिंग अधिकतम 15 यात्री
- हर बुकिंग में कम से कम एक वयस्क होना ज़रूरी है।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न: जॉर्जटाउन और C&O कैनाल से गुज़रता वॉशिंगटन डीसी वॉकिंग टूर
क्या मैं “जॉर्जटाउन और C&O कैनाल से गुज़रता वॉशिंगटन डीसी वॉकिंग टूर” को मुफ़्त में रद्द कर सकता/सकती हूँ?
हाँ। पूरा रिफ़ंड पाने के लिए, शुरू होने के समय से कम से कम 24 घंटे पहले रद्द करें।
टूर कहाँ से शुरू होता है?
जॉर्जटाउन में चेसापीक एंड ओहायो कैनाल हिस्टोरिकल पार्क में लॉक 3 के पास मिलें, थॉमस जेफ़रसन और 30वीं स्ट्रीट NW के बीच; नारंगी कपड़े पहने गाइड को देखें। चेक-इन के लिए प्रस्थान से कम से कम 5 मिनट पहले पहुँचें।
क्या पिकअप की सुविधा दी जाती है?
नहीं। सभी यात्री जॉर्जटाउन में चेसापीक एंड ओहायो कैनाल हिस्टोरिकल पार्क में लॉक 3 के पास, थॉमस जेफ़रसन और 30वीं स्ट्रीट NW के बीच मिलते हैं।
टूर कहाँ समाप्त होता है?
टूर जॉर्जटाउन यूनिवर्सिटी के पास समाप्त होता है।
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