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    Guided Black History Walking Tour of Georgetown

    Trace Georgetown’s Black history through places and stories nearly lost to time

    5.0 stars• 51 reviews

    Duration

    2.5 Hours

    Includes

    Guided tour, bathroom break

    Highlights

    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.

    • Explore sites connected to enslaved people, free Black residents, and Black-owned businesses
    • Discover the historic Black quarter of Herring Hill
    • Visit former homes of educator Emma Brown and entrepreneur Alfred Pope
    • See Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, home to DC's oldest Black congregation
    • End at Mt. Zion/Female Union Band Cemetery, one of four historically Black cemeteries remaining in Washington, DC
    • Pause halfway for a bathroom break and refreshments

    What's Included

    • Guided walking tour

    Important details

    • Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour start time
    • Wear comfortable footwear suitable for at least two hours of walking on potentially uneven sidewalks
    • Tours generally proceed rain or shine; bring rain protection or sun protection and water as needed
    • Tours may be canceled when extreme weather could endanger the group

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

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    FAQs

    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).

    Meeting details

    In front of 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC

    Experience provided by Off the Mall Walking Tours

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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.

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    luz canto

    August 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

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    luz canto

    August 25, 2026

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