Experience Washington, D.C.’s Most Haunted Ghost Tour

Uncover haunted D.C.—presidents, conspirators, and ghosts roaming the capital’s historic streets.

From duels to dark deeds, D.C. has seen it all. Walk through its shadowy side with DC Ghosts.

Where law meets lore—explore haunted courthouses and cursed homes on a Washington D.C. ghost tour you won’t forget.

About DC Ghosts

From duels to dark deeds, D.C. has seen it all. Walk through its shadowy side with DC Ghosts.

Where law meets lore—explore haunted courthouses and cursed homes on a Washington D.C. ghost tour you won’t forget.

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Darby Latham

Five Stars

Paul was an amazing tour guide! From the history, animated story telling to just being a personable human being. I would highly recommend this experie...

11.07.25

Alicia Rice

Five Stars

Paul provides an excellent tour! Lots of fun navigating D.C.

11.05.25

Runa Lemminn

Five Stars

We had a wonderful, enthusiastic tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and our history. It was an entertaining tour!

11.02.25

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Paul was an amazing tour guide! From the history, animated story telling to just being a personable human being. I would highly recommend this experie...

Darby Latham

11.07.25

Paul provides an excellent tour! Lots of fun navigating D.C.

Alicia Rice

11.05.25

We had a wonderful, enthusiastic tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and our history. It was an entertaining tour!

Runa Lemminn

11.02.25

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Tours Offered Daily, Year-Round

Tour page for: Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
A tour guide telling stories to a group
7PM, 8PM & 9PM
1 Hour
Starting at $26

Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

Join our DC ghost tour and explore the city’s most haunted and historic locations by night. Discover the chilling and tragic history that lingers in DC’s shadows.

At the steps behind the Treasury Building (NOT the Treasury Annex) at the intersection of 15th Street NW and F Street NW

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: At the steps behind the Treasury Building (NOT the Treasury Annex) at the intersection of 15th Street NW and F Street NW

Tour TimeTour Times: 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 1 Hour

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Tickets from $26
Times: 7PM, 8PM & 9PM
A tour guide telling stories to a group

Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour

Join our DC ghost tour and explore the city’s most haunted and historic locations by night. Discover the chilling and tragic history that lingers in DC’s shadows.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: At the steps behind the Treasury Building (NOT the Treasury Annex) at the intersection of 15th Street NW and F Street NW

Tour TimeTour Times: 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 1 Hour

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
DC Ghosts HPC
5:15 PM & 6PM
2 Hours
Starting at $29

DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Take this DC Boo's and Booze haunted pub crawl tour and add some spirits and spirits fun into your vacation or work week!

The Old Ebbit Grill, 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: The Old Ebbit Grill, 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Tour TimeTour Times: 5:15 PM & 6:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 2 Hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Tickets from $29
Times: 5:15 PM & 6PM
DC Ghosts HPC

DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Take this DC Boo's and Booze haunted pub crawl tour and add some spirits and spirits fun into your vacation or work week!

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: The Old Ebbit Grill, 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Tour TimeTour Times: 5:15 PM & 6:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 2 Hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
Spooky building in DC
10PM
75 minutes
Starting at $30

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Join us on a ghost tour around the White House! With our Ultimate Tour, you get more locations, and more haunted stories.

General Andrew Jackson Statue, located in the center of the Lafayette Park

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: General Andrew Jackson Statue, located in the center of the Lafayette Park

Tour TimeTour Times: 10:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 75 minutes

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
Tickets from $30
Times: 10PM
Spooky building in DC

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Join us on a ghost tour around the White House! With our Ultimate Tour, you get more locations, and more haunted stories.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: General Andrew Jackson Statue, located in the center of the Lafayette Park

Tour TimeTour Times: 10:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 75 minutes

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: Secrets, Spies, and Symbols DC: Mysteries of the Memorials Unlocked
Secrets, Spies, and Symbols DC- Mysteries of the Memorials Unlocked
3PM
2 hours
Starting at $26

Secrets, Spies, and Symbols DC: Mysteries of the Memorials Unlocked

Join us on the National Mall memorials to explore the vivid portraits of the commitment and sacrifice of those who came before us.

At the public restrooms in front of the Washington Monument

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: At the public restrooms in front of the Washington Monument

Tour TimeTour Times: 3:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: Secrets, Spies, and Symbols DC: Mysteries of the Memorials Unlocked
Tickets from $26
Times: 3PM
Secrets, Spies, and Symbols DC- Mysteries of the Memorials Unlocked

Secrets, Spies, and Symbols DC: Mysteries of the Memorials Unlocked

Join us on the National Mall memorials to explore the vivid portraits of the commitment and sacrifice of those who came before us.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: At the public restrooms in front of the Washington Monument

Tour TimeTour Times: 3:00 PM

Tour LengthTour Length: 2 hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House and DC
Spooky building in Washington D.C.
11AM
2 Hours
Starting at $26

Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House and DC

Dive into the madness of cover-ups, conspiracies, deadly plots, and more as you get a crash course on the secret history of D.C. Deep in D.C.’s past are a collection of mysterious and shocking stories that outline a hidden history previously known to only an elite few.

General Andrew Jackson Statue, located in the center of the Lafayette Park

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: General Andrew Jackson Statue, located in the center of the Lafayette Park

Tour TimeTour Times: 11:00 AM

Tour LengthTour Length: 2 Hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Tour page for: Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House and DC
Tickets from $26
Times: 11AM
Spooky building in Washington D.C.

Hidden Halls of Power: Secret History of the White House and DC

Dive into the madness of cover-ups, conspiracies, deadly plots, and more as you get a crash course on the secret history of D.C. Deep in D.C.’s past are a collection of mysterious and shocking stories that outline a hidden history previously known to only an elite few.

Meeting LocationTour Meeting Location: General Andrew Jackson Statue, located in the center of the Lafayette Park

Tour TimeTour Times: 11:00 AM

Tour LengthTour Length: 2 Hours

Tour WeatherGhost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

Visit the Most Haunted Places in Washington, D.C.

Deep inside the beltway lurks a darker side to the nation’s capital. From culture to bureaucracy, few landmarks leave a spotless record behind them. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the death of all involved in the fateful plot have left ghosts at several locations around Washington, D.C., and it’s only the beginning of D.C.’s tortured legacy.

From the former home of John Quincy Adams’s grandson to the sacred White House, DC Ghosts takes you to the capital’s most haunted locations, each touched by a gruesome piece of a tumultuous history.

The White House under a creepy sky

The White House

It’s one of the most prestigious landmarks in the nation, but the events that developed its legacy are the same that made it one of America’s most haunted. Venture with DC Ghosts to the nation’s capital, where you’ll discover the melting pot of spirits that roam the halls and carry on as they did in their former lives. Learn why Abigail Adams refuses to leave and where President Lincoln’s spirit can be seen keeping an eye on his former position.

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The sign of the National Theatre in Washington, DC.

The National Theatre

Theaters are never short of drama, especially behind the scenes. Such is the case with the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. DC Ghosts takes you to the famed theater, where tragedy went beyond theatrics and claimed the life of an actor in a twist set for the stage. Learn why the spirit of John McCullough has yet to move on and which play calls to his presence, spooking unsuspecting actors as they prepare to take the stage.

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The haunted Octagon House in Washington, DC

Lafayette Square

Initially designed to serve as the recreational grounds for the White House, Lafayette Square (formerly President’s Park) became a beacon for the wicked. At one point, the Square was home to a racetrack, and its former clientele are believed to be trying their luck in the afterlife. The ghostly gamblers don’t wander the grounds alone, however. Discover the love triangle that left one man dead and an angry spirit seeking revenge from beyond.

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The haunted St. Johns Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.

About our Washington, D.C. Ghost Tour

Washington, D.C., is known for its regal monuments dedicated to notable politicians, the city where laws are created, and its unique culture. But its tourist attractions and monumental position hide a darkness that lurks behind its historical sheen.

Reel in horror at the horrific tale of the first person to be executed by the federal government. Will you see Wilkes Booth skulking outside the theatre where his kidnapping attempt went so wrong? Reserve your tour today and experience the side of Washington, D.C., that rarely makes the news.

The DC Ghosts walking route is a great way to see the fantastic sites of the Capital City while getting your fill of the haunted history of the city’s most active locations. Find out why DC Ghosts is one of the top-rated ghost tours in Washington, D.C. – book your ghost tour tonight!

Hauntings of Washington, D.C.

Uncover the spectral Presidents and children still roaming the halls of the White House.

Visit D.C.’s most haunted hotels to learn where you can share a room with spirits.

Discover the tragedy of Stephen Decatur, the victim of a duel just yards from the White House.

Check out the theater where John Wilkes Booth is said to skulk outside in the dead of night.

Book a ghost tour with DC Ghosts to uncover the ghosts of Washington, D.C., and hear their tragic tales.

The haunted Hay-Adams Hotel at night

With so many tours and activities to choose from DC, how do you choose which ones to book?

An Authentic Ghost Tour Based on Facts

The well researched historical accounts of events surrounding these horrible hauntings have been extensively researched and are updated as new details come to light. Even if you take the ghost stories with a pinch of salt, you will have a new way of seeing the torrid and tumultuous history of our nation’s capital.

Entertainment with a historical twist

The knowledgeable and entertaining guides for DC Ghosts will hold your attention in the palm of their hands as they tell you about the latter half of Dolly Madison’s life—her financial ruin after her husband’s death. As you stand outside the Cutts-Madison house and stare at where the porch used to be, you may see her ghost. Feel your heart race as you learn more about the ghosts at each tour stop, perhaps even seeing movement in the dark as you walk along the guided route.

Entertainment for All Ages

The stories of historical hauntings will grip you with fear; we don’t want you or any young people to lose sleep. So while entertaining and full of historical facts, our ghost stories will haunt your memories, but not your dreams. Ghost enthusiasts of all ages are welcome, and our tours are fully accessible. All tour guides are professionals and locals with insight into the city.

Learn New Stories about the Capital City.

The DC Ghosts tour is packed with in-depth and fascinating information about the capital city of the United States, and that’s without the ghosts! You’ll have new facts about the famous stories of Washington D.C. to tell as well as some surprising lesser-known stories that you will learn during the tour.

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