Walk Georgetown’s Cold War stories of socialites, spies, and power players
2 - 2.5 hours
Explore Georgetown on a walking tour focused on the women behind Cold War DC’s most exclusive circles. Visit locations tied to their former homes and related landmarks (viewed from outside).
This is a walking tour; wear footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Some sidewalks may be uneven.
Cancel 48 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel between 48 and 8 hours before start time for a 50% refund. No refunds for cancellations made less than 8 hours before tour time.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time.
Wear footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Some sidewalks can be uneven.
Bring an umbrella or rain cover if rain is forecast. If it will be sunny, bring sunscreen and water (and a fan if you like).
3214 P Street NW Washington, DC 20007
Katie has built something special here with these DC walking tours that dive into stories you won't find anywhere else. Multiple reviewers mention taking three, four, or even more tours and coming back for different themes like Historic Alleyways, Madams of DC, District of Punk, and Socialites & Spies. The research runs deep, with Katie doing her own historical digging rather than recycling standard tourist information. She brings period costumes, an iPad with historical photos, and genuine relationships with the neighborhoods she explores. The enthusiasm is infectious. People consistently praise her storytelling abilities and how she makes forgotten history come alive, from alleyway residents who built dignified lives away from genteel society to the hidden brothels of old DC. Tours work well for various groups, including one family who brought their parents in their 80s and found the two-block Historic Alleyways tour perfectly manageable. The intimate group sizes allow for questions and conversation, making it feel more like a journey through time than a standard tour. Both locals and tourists report learning completely new perspectives on the city.
Went on the Madams of DC tour and it was INCREDIBLE! Well researched, wonderfully entertaining, and Katie is fantastic. Equally worthwhile if it’s your first time visiting DC, or if you’ve lived here your whole life. Highly recommend going on this tour!
Madeleine Thompson
March 22, 2026
Went on the Madams of DC tour and it was INCREDIBLE! Well researched, wonderfully entertaining, and Katie is fantastic. Equally worthwhile if it’s your first time visiting DC, or if you’ve lived here your whole life. Highly recommend going on this tour!
Madeleine Thompson
March 22, 2026