Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Overview
Venture into the shadowy streets of Washington D.C. on our spine-tingling ghost tour, where eerie history meets the supernatural!
Guided by a local expert and master storyteller, you'll uncover chilling tales at the city’s most iconic sites. As you wander the historic district, brace yourself for spine-chilling accounts of ghostly presidents and infamous assassins that haunt these grounds.
On this mile-long journey, you’ll explore haunted hotspots like the Treasury Annex, where whispers of the past linger, and President’s Park, steeped in spectral lore. Stand before the White House, home to century-old ghost stories, and the Blair House, known for its unsettling encounters.
Even as we admire privately owned buildings from the outside, the paths you tread are rich with ghostly legends. Keep your senses sharp; the shadows may reveal secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Join us for a night of thrills, chills, and historical intrigue in the nation's haunted capital.
What's Included
- Authentic local ghost stories
- Well researched history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
15th St NW & F St NW
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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US Department of the Treasury Annex
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The President's Park
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
White House Visitor Center
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blair House
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Decatur House
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hay-Adams
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. John's Episcopal Church
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dolley Madison House
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Authentic local ghost stories.
- Well researched history.
- Professional and courteous guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Authentic local ghost stories
- Well researched history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
