Trace Georgetown’s Black history through places and stories nearly lost to time
2.5 Hours
Guided tour, bathroom break
Discover the lives and legacies of Black Georgetown residents on a guided walk through one of Washington, DC's oldest neighborhoods. Follow stories spanning enslavement, emancipation, entrepreneurship, faith, and community.
Full refund for cancellations more than 24 hours before start. 50% refund for cancellations between 24 and 8 hours before start. No refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before start.
Product ID: Q6H2VG
Arrive at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before your tour start time.
Wear comfortable footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Expect some uneven sidewalks.
Bring water. If the forecast calls for rain, bring an umbrella or rain cover. If it will be sunny, bring sunscreen (and a fan if you like).
In front of 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC
Katie is the heart of this operation, and reviewers make that clear repeatedly. She researches her tours herself, shows up in costume, and brings genuine enthusiasm to every outing. The result is something that feels less like a guided walk and more like getting pulled into a story you didn't know you needed to hear. The tour topics themselves deserve a mention because they're genuinely unusual: DC's historic alleyways, the Madams of DC, the city's punk scene, and Black Georgetown history. Locals who have lived in the city for decades consistently report learning things they never knew. The Historic Alleyways tour in particular gets praised for being accessible and manageable, covering a compact area while packing in serious historical depth. Repeat visitors are common here, which says a lot. People come back with new friends, bring family members, and book multiple different tours across a single year. If you're curious about the Washington DC that doesn't show up in textbooks, Katie's tours are a strong choice for both first-time visitors and longtime residents.
Katie was super interesting and made our Madams of DC so intriguing citing all the salacious details stemming from news reports during that specific time. I highly recommend taking this tour.
luz canto
August 25, 2026
Katie was super interesting and made our Madams of DC so intriguing citing all the salacious details stemming from news reports during that specific time. I highly recommend taking this tour.
luz canto
August 25, 2026
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