Georgetown House Tour – The Georgetown House Tour is an historic event organized by St. John's Episcopal Church Georgetown. The 2014 event will feature 8-10 of Georgetown's most beautiful homes and their impressive gardens.

Save the date for the 94th annual Georgetown House Tour on
Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

The 2027 House Tour Committee

The Georgetown House Tour is made possible each year by a dedicated committee and hundreds of volunteers from St. John’s and the wider community.

Since 1931, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown, has organized and hosted the Georgetown House Tour, believed to be the oldest house tour in the nation. The tour began during the Great Depression. The women of the parish led curious visitors through a handful of historic Georgetown homes, ended with afternoon tea at the church, and used the proceeds to help those in need. Nearly a century later, the House Tour remains central to St. John’s mission in the greater Georgetown community. It supports the church’s ministry and outreach to neighbors in need across Georgetown and Washington.

Each spring, the House Tour opens the doors of some of Georgetown’s most beautiful homes and gardens. The houses are within easy walking distance, and you can visit them at your own pace and in any order you like. Your ticket includes the House Tour Magazine, which is your admission to each home. It also has a map of the tour and the history and background of every house.

Don’t miss the Parish Tea in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church, 3240 O Street NW, a tradition as old as the tour itself. Parish volunteers serve homemade tea sandwiches and sweets, and you’re welcome to stop in any time between noon and 4:30 p.m.

The Patrons’ Party is held the Wednesday before the House Tour and is another cherished Georgetown tradition. It was created in 2001 by the late Frida Burling, the beloved “grande dame of Georgetown” and a longtime champion of the House Tour, to raise more money for St. John’s ministries. Every year since, generous Georgetowners have opened their homes to host this festive evening. The 2027 Patrons’ Party will be held on Wednesday, April 14.

Support the Tour

To become a sponsor, advertise in the House Tour Magazine, or inquire about the Patrons’ Party please reach out for more information. Email our chair Malcolm Dilley at malcolmdilley@gmail.com or call St. John’s Episcopal Church at 202-338-1796. We look forward to seeing you on the Tour!