Big Bus DC Halloween Tour: Ghosts, Gore, & Government

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 2.5 hour haunted tour by open-top bus with live guide

  • 20-minute walking tour of Lafayette Square to follow in the footsteps of Lincoln's last hours

  • Hear tales of the macabre and the supernatural that have haunted Washington, DC for centuries.

  • This tour is perfect for history buffs, true crime enthusiasts, and ghost-hunters alike.

  • Every ticket includes a special Halloween trick-or-treat candy bag

Summary

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through DC's dark history. Discover the Capital's sinister secrets on our "Ghosts, Gore, and Government" tour. This 2.5-hour adventure will take you on a haunting ride through Washington, DC's most infamous locations aboard our open-air double-decker bus. Uncover the tragic fate of Abraham Lincoln, eerie whispers from lost souls, ghostly apparitions, and shocking stories of murder and mystery. Experience the haunted heart of DC on this unforgettable journey!

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Embark on a Spine-Chilling Journey Through DC's Dark History

Get ready for a night of thrills and chills on our "Ghosts, Gore, and Government" tour! This 2.5-hour adventure will take you on a haunting ride through Washington, DC's most infamous locations aboard our open-air double-decker bus.

Uncover the Capital's Sinister Secrets

As darkness falls, our expert guide will regale you with tales of murder, mystery, and the macabre. You'll discover:

  • The tragic fate of Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and the house where he drew his last breath
  • Eerie whispers from souls lost in the depths of the Potomac River
  • The ghostly apparition of Clover Adams haunting the windows of the Hay-Adams Hotel
  • The shocking story of Daniel Sickles, who escaped murder charges with a groundbreaking "temporary insanity" plea

Experience the Haunted Heart of DC

Our tour includes a spine-tingling 20-minute walking excursion through Lafayette Square. Stand in the shadow of the illuminated White House and feel the presence of lingering spirits in our nation's capital. Follow in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln's last hours and see the home where he died...and may still haunt today.

A Frightfully Fun Night Out

Perfect for history buffs, true crime enthusiasts, and ghost-hunters alike, this tour offers a unique blend of historical facts and supernatural lore. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through DC's dark side!

Every ticket includes a special Halloween trick-or-treat candy bag to sweeten your spooky adventure!

What’s included?

  • 2-hour haunted DC tour by open-top bus

  • 20-minute haunted walking tour around Lafayette Square

  • Live Guide

  • Halloween Treat Bag for all guests

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tour in English only

Before you go

  • Tour in English only

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Tickets are valid for selected travel date only.


About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.