Top 4 Ghost and Haunted History Tours in Washington DC

1.Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,566 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Walk about two miles through Arlington National Cemetery with a guide such as Meg, Christina, Derrick, or Skye. See the Changing of the Guard, Kennedy family graves, Civil War sections, the USS Maine Mast Memorial, and lesser-known sites in a group of no more than 15.

“Scheduling the tour through the website was very easy. The company kept in communication with us so that we would know where to go and find our tour guide. The process was very easy, the tour guide was great, and we all really enjoyed the tour.”

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2.Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

Ride a narrated trolley through Arlington National Cemetery, stopping at JFK’s grave, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, and more. Your one-loop pass lets you hop off and explore, then continue by trolley. Guides such as Robert, Russell, and Lisa have earned praise for clear stories and personal touches. Bring photo ID, water, and patience for possible waits.

“Arlington National Cemetery is definitely one to visit in Washington DC. We seen the changing of the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Very moving ! the tour guide did an excellent job explaining the history and some of the notables buried there..”

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3.Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk Georgetown after dark with guides such as Wayne, Trevor, Sonia, or Ingeborg, hearing ghost tales, true crime, and local history. The 90-minute route begins at the Old Stone House, passes churches, cemeteries, alleys, and old homes, then ends at the famed Exorcist Steps.

“Scott was an amazing guide! He’s very engaging. He knew the town and really enjoyed what he does! We can’t wait to come back and do another tour with him!”

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4.Arlington Nat. Cemetery Ticket & Tram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 544 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Meet the blue trolley with the yellow roof at Arlington’s Welcome Center for an English narrated tour of the cemetery. The 45-minute loop helps you cover 600 acres, with stops near the JFK Gravesite, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Arlington House. Bring the correct photo ID and allow extra time for security.

“It was raining when we went but we got to see everything we wanted to.”

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