Washington DC Haunted Historical Walking Tour

Our nation’s capital is rich in history and monumental democratic achievements, but behind its gates and within its corridors, a darker past is hidden. Conspiracies, crimes of passion, duels, and assassinations are just a few reasons Washington’s Lafayette Park is known as “Tragedy Square.” We features professional tour guides dressed in historic, Victorian costume, who will show you a Washington DC road map of the paranormal.

Meeting Point

1520 H St NW

1520 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Meet your ghost tour guide in LaFayette Park front of the world famous Dolley Madison House located at the corner of H Street NW and Madison Place NW.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

St. John's Church

1525 H St NW, , Washington DC, 20005-1098, District of Columbia

Your tour guide will lead you to the historic St. John’s Church. Known as the “President’s Church,” every U.S. President since James Madison has attended a service here. The guide will explore the legends of the 6 shrouded spectres that have haunted this location for centuries.

15 minutes

Decatur House

748 Jackson Pl NW, , Washington DC, 20006-4912, District of Columbia

This stop on the ghost tour visits one of the oldest standing residences in Washington, DC, the Decatur House. Named after Navy war hero Stephen Decatur, the Decatur House has had reports of being haunted by its legendary namesake.

15 minutes

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave, , Washington DC, 20500, District of Columbia

The tour ends with the most haunted and most famous house in Washington, DC, The White House. The home to every President since John Adams. Here your guide will take you through the many stories of the ghosts witnessed here including past Presidents, First Ladies, and British soldiers.

15 minutes

Dolley Madison House

1520 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

The Dolley Madison House has a rich history as the Old Cosmos Club and the headquarters for Civil War General George McClellan, but it’s the ghost of First Lady Dolley Madison herself that has reportedly haunted this site for two centuries.

15 minutes

The Hay-Adams

800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

With a direct view of the White House, the historic, 5 star Hay-Adams Hotel has proudly hosted countless dignitaries and celebrities, but it’s the more paranormal guests that have lingered here for years. One of these spirits may be haunted by Marion-Clover Adams, who died under suspicious circumstances on this spot in 1885. Has her unsolved murder left her spirit restless and haunting this hotel?

15 minutes

712 Jackson Pl NW

712 Jackson Pl NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

At this otherwise nondescript home, one of the greatest tragedies occurred at what was once known as the Rathbone Residence. This fatal tragedy has left a very dark presence here, and even passersby with no knowledge of the terrible history here often subconsciously cross the street instinctively avoiding the sinister building’s shadow.

15 minutes

What's included:

• Engaging walking tour of haunted building in the area known as Tragedy Square.
• Tour Guide dressed in historic, Victorian costume and carries a lantern.

Not included:

• Tour Guide Gratuity Not Included