White House Scandals: Affairs & Mysteries Tour

Explore the haunted history of the White House at night. Discover ghostly tales and scandals with expert guides on this adults-only walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church - See the Church of the Presidents, where robed figures come each time the death of a prominent figure is announced only to quickly disappear.
  • White House - Our historian guides tell you stories and walk you through of flirtatious first ladies, presidential affairs and more.
  • Decatur House - Hear the story of…
What's Included
  • Walk around Tragedy Square & see the White House at night
  • Adult Only Tour
  • Professional Local Tour Guide & Gossip Peddler
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the intriguing tales surrounding the White House, featuring Presidential affairs, duels, murders, and First Ladies’ involvement in the occult. Discover stories of sex, murder, politics, and more that other guides might not reveal.
Find out which President and First Lady broke a bed after reuniting following a summer apart. Read letters from a…

Location
1525 H St NW
H Street Northwest
Tour begins at the portico of St. John's Church Lafayette Square, the yellow columned church at the corner of 16th and H St NW across the street from Lafayette Square. Look for your guide in orange.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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H4831ybheatherb
Aug 29, 2025
Super fun, scandalous tour! - Ingeborg was an amazing guide - the perfect amount of scandal all told with wit & humor. My friend and I had so much fun! Would def recommend and will do other tours with this group!
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Elizabeth_k
Aug 6, 2025
Fun informative tour.... - Fun informative tour. Trevor was great. We all had a good time. Good answers to random questions we asked.
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490tuulis
Aug 2, 2025
AWESOME tour! - I had the best time on this tour!! Ingeborg did an amazing job. So fun to learn about the most wild untold stories of Washington. Highly, highly recommend!!
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223adelaides
Aug 2, 2025
Ingeborg is the Inge-best - Ingeborg was PHENOMENAL!! So fun with a great sense of humor and immense historical knowledge (gory and sordid anecdotes included)! I have done many DC walking tours over the years, but this one is my favorite of all. Huge recommend!!
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H4515tojackp
Aug 2, 2025
Crazy stories - this tour was so much fun! Truth is stranger than fiction and if you think things are scandalous today, just wait til you hear about the old days. I learned a little more than I ever thought I wanted to know, things you won’t learn in History class! Fun night for grown ups!
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Eriksf4349we
Aug 1, 2025
Fun and funny fascinating facts. - It was fun, funny, and fascinating! So great to hear these true stories I didn’t know while standing so close to where they happened! Our guide, Ingeborg, was knowledgeable, entertaining, and welcoming. We just loved it!
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Melaniepl8658qy
Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful night time tour - We’ve been on several night tours that explore the darker side of different cities. This was our favorite! It was engaging from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour!
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Britreubenh
Aug 1, 2025
Don't Miss! White House At Night, Scandals Tour - Excellent tour, highly recommend! So much fun. Our tour guide, Ingeborg, kept us riveted with her stories. The White House has seen a lot!
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Ulises
Aug 1, 2025
Old Washington Intrigue - Shocking and hilarious stories I’ve never heard before. Fun way to spend an evening in DC, even with the heat. The guide was a great storyteller
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Bethanym808
Jul 21, 2025
Super Cool Mix of History and Hauntings! - I had such a great time on the Ghosts of the White House walking tour! It was the perfect mix of fascinating historical facts (seriously, 95% of it was real history!) with just the right touch of spooky ghost stories to keep things fun and engaging. Our tour guide was awesome—super knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the history behind the White House area and the people who lived (and maybe still linger?) there. They kept things moving with great stories and interesting details I’d never heard before. Whether you're into ghosts or just want to learn more about D.C.’s past in a really unique way, this tour is totally worth it. Fun, a little creepy, and super informative— be bring a new group for a tour every year!
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).