Nightly Spirits
Nightly Spirits
4.5
Bar, Club & Pub ToursGhost & Vampire ToursWalking Tours
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Nightly Spirits Historic Haunted Pub Tours take a look at some of the most haunted places in D.C. and Old Town Alexandria, while allowing time to really enjoy the "spirits" along the way. Our tours stop at 3-4 different famous pubs/bars and give you a look into their haunted and historic past. Come try us out, this isn't your ordinary ghost tour and we are confident that you will love our costumed tour guides.
Washington DC, United States

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Chancellor E
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was the best ghost tour I’ve ever been on. Great bars great vibes and Katie K was an amazing host who had THE insights. Fun stops great bars and overall a good atmosphere kept up by Katie. She knows what she’s doing and it shows. And her pirate outfit was immaculate.
Written 2 March 2024
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Keely A
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Katie K was an amazing tour guide. We did the haunted DC booze and boos ghost walking tour. She was so knowledgeable with the history and the ghost interactions she was telling us about with the buildings. Honestly she made the tour so memorable and we had a blast. Katie even stayed considerate of another person walking up and trying to derail her tour. Katie K is the reason we’ll be doing this in the warmer weather. She also took into consideration our comfortablity since it was freezing outside and kind of formed our tour around that and let us see the sites but then also talk about them in the warmth of a building. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip because she made it so fun and memorable.
Written 18 February 2024
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Héctor S
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
The tour guide Katie is so knowledgeable and shares amazing stories! The locations are unique and the views are amazing.
Written 29 January 2024
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Yesenia S
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
My tour was with Katie K. She was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I loved this tour! I highly recommend you request Katie to do your tour!
Written 29 November 2023
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Preston C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
Katie was an excellent host! She was informative and told great stories! The pubs were an excellent addition to the Alexandrian atmosphere.
Highly recommend this Ghost Tour!
Written 9 November 2023
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Gary Althaus
Sioux City, IA9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We met some nice people in our small group but there should be more pubs on the tour and they can ghost the lame ghost stories. Old town Alexandria is a cool area. I wish we had visited earlier in the evening and just explored the area on our own.
Written 29 October 2023
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Nicole B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Steve was great! He was a great guide and had a wonderful spooky voice! We had a great time and meet some new people.
Written 28 October 2023
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Evan E
Atlanta, GA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
I went and had the BEST tour guide - Katie Kirkpatrick (Captain Kirk)! Found this pub crawl in the afternoon and booked it. Customer service was able to get us both in - only 1 ticket showed available online. Katie was very entertaining and the weather was perfect on a DC Thursday night. Great stories and laughs had for sure. There aren't many "concrete" specific stories on this tour - but this is a ghost tour! Would do again!
Written 17 October 2023
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Katie B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did the DC Nightly Spirits Tour with Stephen and had a lot of fun! It was near to learn a lot of history along with the ghost stories. Stephen was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic!
Written 5 October 2023
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Steven T
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
I recently had the spine-tingling pleasure of embarking on a Nightly Spirits haunted ghost tour and pub crawl in the historic heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, and I can confidently say that the experience exceeded my expectations. From eerie tales of restless spirits to cozy pub stops, this adventure was an absolute highlight of my trip.
Decked out head to toe in 18th century regalia, we had the distinct privilege of being guided by none other than Marsha Washington, aka Jamie, whose exceptional performance truly set the tour apart from the rest. As we passed by other groups who were being led by plain-clothed storytellers rambling through memorized scripts, Jamie’s passion for the history and paranormal legends of Old Town Alexandria shone through. Her knowledgeable and engaging performance helped make the tales of ghosts, hauntings, and unsolved mysteries come to life.
Jamie regaled us with several spooky stories of the city's past. Whether it was the legend of the Female Stranger or the haunted tales of the Gadsby's Tavern, each story sent shivers down my spine. Jamie had an uncanny ability to create an eerie atmosphere, making me feel as though I were truly in the presence of the supernatural.
Between ghostly encounters, our guides provided us with fascinating insights into the city's rich history, including tales of its founding, Civil War history, and famous residents. It was a captivating journey through time, complete with period costumes and detailed accounts.
At several points throughout the tour, we had the opportunity to warm up with a drink at one of the pubs. These stops allowed us to soak in the local atmosphere, chat with fellow adventurers, and savor delicious drinks and snacks.
The experience was worth every penny. Not only did we get a thrilling tour of Old Town's haunted history, but we also enjoyed delightful libations at the local pubs. The ticket price was a bargain considering the quality and depth of the experience.
Without Jamie’s incredible and passionate performance, we would have simply been wandering from bar to bar listening to a strangely dressed person ramble on and on about, “back in my day…”. That just sounds like a normal night out with my friend Joe. Trust me, it gets old fast. The Nightly spirits haunted ghost tour and pub crawl in Old Town Alexandria, VA, was an incredible adventure that exceeded my expectations. It was an expertly crafted blend of spine-tingling stories, historical insights, and local flavor. Whether you're a history buff, a ghost enthusiast, or just looking for a unique night out, I highly recommend this tour.
Written 23 September 2023
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