The Georgetown House Tour 2010
Tickets
To download a pdf order form for mail-in orders, click here.
Ticket prices for individuals wishing to attend the 2010 Georgetown House Tour are as follows:
- $50 per person when purchased before April 16, 2010
- $55 per person when purchased after April 16, 2010
- $45 per person for group of 20 or more
Discount tickets must be purchased at one time as a group of 20 or more. Unfortunately we cannot offer separate payments for group tickets.
Online ticket sales for the 2010 Georgetown House Tour will be available beginning late February 2010. Online ticket sales will close at 7 pm, Thursday, April 22, 2010. You will need a PayPal account to purchase tickets online. NOTE: Tickets ordered online are NOT mailed to you. Pick up your tickets at the “will call” tent on the front lawn of St. John’s Church on the day of the tour.
Tickets may also be purchased at St. John's Episcopal Church on Friday, April 23rd and on tour day.
Tickets are not sold over the telephone, however, should you have any questions regarding the House Tour, do not hesitate to call us at 202-338-1796.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I ordered tickets online or through the mail, when will I receive them?
A: Tickets to the House Tour are not mailed to you. Tickets may be picked up the day before the Tour (Friday) at the Parish Office between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets not picked up on Friday will be available at the "will call" tent on the front lawn of the church on the day of the Tour beginning at 10 a.m.
Q: How long does the Tour take?
A: This depends on whether you want to see all of the homes and what pace you wish to set for yourself. In general, it takes about 20 minutes to visit each house.
Q: How far away are the house on the Tour from one another?
A: Most houses are within three blocks (some less) from each other. Your Tour Book includes a map for you to plan you route. You may visit the homes in any order.
Q: What houses are on the Tour this year?
A: The addresses of the homes of the Tour are announced approximately one week before the Tour date.
Q: Is photography allowed?
A: Photography outside of the homes is allowed. No photographs may be taken inside these private residences.
Q: What is the policy on children attending the House Tour?
A: Everyone entering homes on the Tour must have a ticket, including children. While there is no age restriction, we encourage adults-only participation on Tour Day given the unpredictability of our younger guests! Please note that strollers and children in child-backpacks are not allowed in any of the homes on our tour.
Q: Do attendees need to remove their shoes at each house?
A: You do not need to remove your shoes. All attendees will be given a pair of booties (shoe covers) when they receive their ticket. Booties are to be worn in each house and removed before walking the streets of Georgetown. Take your booties with you to reuse at the next house you visit. Chairs will be provided for putting on and removing booties. Prohibited in all the homes are: high heels, bare feet or stocking feet. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Q: Are pets allowed to walk along the Tour?
A: While we love our four legged friends, pets are not allowed in or tied up at the Tour homes. And, although pet are not allowed on the grounds of Saint John's Episcopal Church on Tour Day -- we invite you to bring your pets of all kind -- real or stuffed -- to Saint John's Blessing of the Animals service on October 3, 2010!
Q: What time does the the Tea open?
A: The Tea, included in the price of your ticket, is held in Saint John's Blake Hall from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Please note that the Tea is very popular and a line usually begins to form prior to the 2 p.m. opening. The Tea is a great place to relax, rest your feet and plan the next leg of your tour, but please be courteous of those waiting for a table.
Q: Is there parking available at the church?
A: Saint John's does not have available parking, however there are several parking lots and garages within three blocks of the church. Click here for a pdf list of the parking facilities. Street can be found in Georgetown but the two-hour limit is strickly enforced.
Q: Where are the restrooms?
A: Because the church's restrooms are not equipped to handle the volume of guests on the day of the Tour, portable toilets will be set up along Potomac Street. No one is allowed to use the restrooms inside the homes on the Tour.
Q: What is your cancellation and refund policy?
A: Please be aware that our Tour is held rain or shine. There are no cancellations or refunds.