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    Historic Alleyways Walking Tour in Washington, DC

    Walk DC’s Blagden Alley and Naylor Court with a guide

    5.0 stars• 48 reviews
    From$33/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Includes

    Guide, Alleyway walk, Murals

    Highlights

    Explore Washington, DC’s historic alleyways on a guided walking tour through the Blagden Alley/Naylor Court Historic District. Learn how these spaces shaped working-class life and community in the city.

    • Explore Blagden Alley and Naylor Court on foot
    • Discover the history of alleyways as hidden housing and safe spaces
    • See architectural details that reveal how these communities lived
    • Check out murals, local businesses, restaurants, and more in the alleyways
    • Stop halfway at La Colombe Coffee for a bathroom break and optional refreshments

    What's Included

    • Experienced tour guide
    • 1.5–2 hours guided walking tour

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 24 hours before start for a full refund. Cancel 24–8 hours before start for a 50% refund. No refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before start.

    FAQs

    Arrive at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before your tour start time.

    Wear appropriate footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Some sidewalks can be uneven.

    Bring water. If rain is in the forecast, bring an umbrella or rain cover. If it will be sunny, bring sunscreen (and a fan if you like).

    Meeting details

    909 M Street NW DC

    Experience provided by Off the Mall Walking Tours
    Experience provided by Off the Mall Walking Tours

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    Adult

    $33.60

    Ages 18+

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    Child

    $22.40

    2-17 years old

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    Review summary

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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

    The tour guide was very personable and had an impressive grasp of Black Georgetown history. The tour was managed in a very witty and digestible format. I plan to take this tour again!

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    William Calbert

    April 12, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The tour guide was very personable and had an impressive grasp of Black Georgetown history. The tour was managed in a very witty and digestible format. I plan to take this tour again!

    Photo of William Calbert

    William Calbert

    April 12, 2026

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