This was a fantastic experience! I lived in DC for years and never knew the history behind Georgetown. It’s amazing to see the city in a new light. If only walls could talk!

I've never attended a walking tour before but after attending this one, I will attend more. OTMDC takes you off the mall and major crowded tourist attractions to explore a much deeper and more personal side of the history of Washington telling stories rarely told. Despite living in the DC area for a lifetime, I had no idea of the rich history behind Georgetown and its African American community. I emerged on the other end of the tour feeling a deeper sense of connection to this city and its history. My cousin, in from Germany and for whom English is a second language, remarked multiple times how easy our tour guide was to understand and thought many other Europeans visiting DC would enjoy such a deep, insightful, and well done tour.

Easily one of my favorite DC tours (we're local and go on quite a few!). Katie had real historic insights and put them into the context of today's city life. If you feel like you know all there is to know about DC, take this tour and you'll learn more.

Our guide, Katie, shared her knowledge and insight of the lives of women who once worked in a red-light district, now the central area of DC in an engaging and interactive way. Her narrative was based on her thorough research, which allowed me to understand a topic that would otherwise have been gossipy and judgmental, in light of its political and social context. I could feel her warm and thoughtful gaze toward those women. As a DC resident, I would recommend this walking tour (as well as her other tours) especially to locals because it makes the beaten paths in and around the otherwise inorganic government offices begin to look more colorful than ever.

When in DC, you must take a tour from Off the Mall Tours! I took a large group to Washington DC recently and everyone thought, including myself, that The History of Black Georgetown tour was the highlight of their trip. Katie was not only knowledgeable but a fantastic and entertaining storyteller. I would love to take other tours she offers! Thank you!

As a local, this was a really interesting tour to learn about aspects of the city's history I had never heard of! Very engaging.

Katie is a terrific historian. This tour was not your average soulless drivel, this is a true DIY passion fueled journey into DC subculture. I absolutely enjoyed getting layered, fact based, anecdotal history of the origins of DC hardcore punk. The people who started the scene and what it has become, Katie does a great job covering the intersections of identity and the socio-political climate of the early 1980s. Support local punks and take this tour!

If you're looking for a great walking tour, look no futher. This tour was amazing and well planned. The presenter, Katie gave me a real feel for the era or person she spoke about. It was presented with passion and thorough knowledge. I plan to experience other tours as well. Thank you, Katie

WOW! I'm a sucker for a walking tour, and this one DELIVERED. Katie, our tour guide, was warm, funny, engaging, and super knowledgeable. Not only did we learn FASCINATING stories about the DC brothels and madams during the Civil War, but we learned wonderful gems about the history of DC itself. Don't sleep on this tour company!

Loved this tour so much. My friend and I braved the heat and it was well worth it. I was impressed by how much research was done to make this tour interesting and accurate. I loved the stories and the guide is totally engaging so you stay interested. Looking forward to another tour.

Absolutely incredible tour! It is beyond fascinating, fun, and very unique. The guide is fantastic and has created such a great experience. I truly couldn’t recommend it more! I will definitely be doing as many Off the Mall tours as possible

Katie led an interesting and informative tour. Despite having lived in Georgetown for several decades there were things I learned on Katie’s tour. Definitely wear ur walking shoes and highly recommended

This was my second tour with Off The Mall Tours, and once again, it was informative, fun, and a great way to learn more about DC. Katie knows DC and its hidden historical secrets. It was an easy walk, and even though we had rain, it did not impede our enjoyment of the sights. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Katie once you have done the "big" DC stuff. It is a great way to learn about this beautiful and vital city.

Katie is a source of history and the tour is excellent. She got in many different places and details that make the tour an unforgettable experience. Recommended for those that really want to know a bit more and have a different experience.

Our tour guide's knowledge of the city and engaging personality made history come alive. She shared fascinating details, from hidden museum gems to quirky anecdotes, making the tour both informative and entertaining. Would recommend to DC locals or tourists, if you want to go beyond a typical museum visit.