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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Nightly Spirits Washington D.C.

A Capitol Hill Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Beginning and Ending at the Willard Hotel

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Research updated August 2026

Age

21+ for the Booze and Boos Tour and its private version; 18+ (21+ to purchase alcohol) for the private Nightmares and Nightcaps Tour; All Ages for the private Spooktacular Ghost Walk; ages 9+ for school Field Trips

Cost

$$

Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Tour from $29.95; Washington D.C. Private Booze and Boos Tour from $350 (group rate); Washington DC Private Spooktacular Ghost Walk from $300 (group rate); Washington DC Private Nightmares and Nightcaps Tour from $325 (group rate); Haunted History Field Trips from $200. Pricing per Nightly Spirits' Washington D.C. booking pages.

Access

Limited Access

Roughly one mile of downtown Washington sidewalks near Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill, entering multiple bars; the operator does not publish wheelchair-accessibility information for this route.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained Sounds

The Booze and Boos Tour page frames the route through general themes of 'deadly duels,' 'political scandals,' and 'former presidents with unfinished business' along Capitol Hill, without naming specific haunted buildings beyond the Willard Hotel and its Round Robin Bar as the tour's start/end point. No other establishment is named on the operator's own page, which explicitly disclaims a guaranteed route or bar count.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing material, not documented history independently verified for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • USA TODAY (operator-cited 'best ghost tour, 2 years running' recognition, unverified independently)

Plan Your Visit

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Walking Tour Booking Required

Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Tour®

A 2.5-hour, 21-and-up ghost tour and pub crawl covering Capitol Hill and Old Town-area haunted pubs, led by a D.C.-licensed costumed guide. Visits up to three haunted bars. Tickets start at $29.95 per person. Begins and ends at the Willard Hotel, where guests can finish with a drink at the Round Robin Bar. Independent listings report operating hours of Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-10:30 PM.

Duration:
2.5 hr
Days:
Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-10:30 PM (per independent Yelp listing; not confirmed on operator's own page)
Age:
21+
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Washington D.C. Private Booze and Boos Tour®

A private version of the Booze and Boos Tour for corporate events, team building, and holiday parties, starting at $350.

Duration:
2.5 hr
Days:
Year-round, by reservation
Age:
21+
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Washington DC Private Spooktacular Ghost Walk

A private, all-ages ghost walk covering 'the spooky side of our nation's capitol' without bar stops. Starts at $300.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Year-round, by reservation
Age:
All Ages
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Washington DC Private Nightmares And Nightcaps Tour℠

A private, 18-and-up walking tour beginning at a haunted bar with the option to purchase drinks during the tour. Starts at $325.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Year-round, by reservation
Age:
18+
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Nightly Spirits Haunted History Field Trips

An educational program for school groups and youth organizations connecting Washington D.C. history curriculum to historic sites. Starts at $200, ages 9 and up, weekdays 9am-5pm by advance booking.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, by advance booking
Age:
9+
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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    The Willard InterContinental DC

    Named meeting and ending point for the Booze and Boos Tour, where guests are invited to finish with a drink at the hotel's Round Robin Bar.

Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.nightlyspirits.com/washington-dc-ghost-tours
  2. 2.nightlyspirits.com/washington-dc/washington-dc-booze-and-boos-tour
  3. 3.washington.org/visit-dc/ghost-tours-washington-dc
  4. 4.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d3552919-Reviews-Nightly_Spirits-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nightly Spirits Washington D.C. family-friendly?
No all-ages public product is currently offered in Washington D.C.; the public Booze and Boos Tour is 21+, and the all-ages Spooktacular Ghost Walk is private-booking only. About one mile of downtown walking over 1.5-2.5 hours. Overall family fit: Not Recommended.
How much does it cost to visit Nightly Spirits Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. Booze and Boos Tour from $29.95; Washington D.C. Private Booze and Boos Tour from $350 (group rate); Washington DC Private Spooktacular Ghost Walk from $300 (group rate); Washington DC Private Nightmares and Nightcaps Tour from $325 (group rate); Haunted History Field Trips from $200. Pricing per Nightly Spirits' Washington D.C. booking pages.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Nightly Spirits Washington D.C. wheelchair accessible?
Nightly Spirits Washington D.C. has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: Roughly one mile of downtown Washington sidewalks near Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill, entering multiple bars; the operator does not publish wheelchair-accessibility information for this route..