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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Washington, D.C., is more than the nation's capital and the heart of our government. It's also a hotbed for the paranormal. The Dark Nights in D.C. tour is our adults-only tour emphasizing the macabre nature of the city’s past. We will explore restless spirits, murders, mysterious deaths, violent suicides, and tragic hauntings of past presidents and soldiers.
If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.
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Gratuities
Departure Point
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, Verenigde Staten
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
Return Details
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, Verenigde Staten
Guests will meet their tour guide in front of the Octagon Museum.
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Harry Truman called it America's greatest monstrosity. Mark Twain referred to it as the ugliest building in America. Regardless, it is considered the most haunted office building in America, and on this tour you will get to find out why! 20 minutes
Decatur House, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States The home of Stephen Decatur. During his time, he was one of the nation’s most celebrated naval commanders. Many of his political friends were certain that Stephen Decatur would become president. And, who knows, maybe he could have been. But James Barron kind of ruined those chances, and you're here to find out how! 20 minutes
Lafayette Square, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Where trees, paths, and statues now lay, these grounds used to house a graveyard, a racetrack, a zoo, and an apple orchard. Some even speculate that a slave market was held here. You can only imagine the wealth of history and hauntings that exist in the illustrious Lafayette Square, but thanks to this tour your imagination won't be all you have! 20 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
Emma_C
11 Oct 2025
Our guide was insightful and told stories we had never heard before. We had a nice time. Great pace, great story telling.
Jennifer_H
04 Sep 2025
Great experience! We learned a lot about some of the old buildings of DC and the stories behind them. Matthew was our guide and he was possibly the best story tell ever!! Try to request him if you can.
K3366GAmikeb
17 Jul 2025
The historical places that we visited were amazing. Tour guide had lots of info regarding the haunting around the city. This was our first ghost tour so now we’re hooked and need more. I would highly recommend this tour because of the new history we learned about the locations
This tour in
Washington DC
is organized by
Ghost City Tours of DC
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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