Potomac River Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour
2.75 hours
Max 15
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Experience DC from a unique vantage point on a one-way river cruise to Georgetown.
- Learn the rich history of Georgetown, one of the most storied neighborhoods in the US, on a walking tour with a local expert.
- Stop by a favorite local haunt—owned by the 2023 winner of DC’s Best Baker award—for the best cupcakes in town. We’ll pre-order our treats to avoid the long lines.
- Uncover local secrets unknown to most visitors, such as the mistake that saved The Old Stone House, Julia Child’s profession before becoming America’s sweetheart for all things French cuisine, and the horrifying true deaths that happened while filming The Exorcist!
- Discover iconic sites including Georgetown University and the "Exorcist steps" with a guide well versed in the area’s history.
- Sites Visited
- DC Wharf
- Potomac River
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial (view)
- Lincoln Memorial (view)
- Arlington National Cemetery (view)
- Watergate (view)
- Georgetown Harbor
- C&O Canal
- Old Stone House
- Julia Child's street
- Miss English's Seminary for Young Ladies
- Spite Home
- Robert Todd Lincoln's house
- Martin's Tavern
- John F Kennedy's house
- Georgetown University
- Exorcist Steps
- Baked and Wired bakery
- Tour Includes
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Cupcake from Baked & Wired
- Ferry ticket
- Local English-speaking guide
Discover DC from both land and water as you explore its most picturesque historic neighborhood.
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4.6 /5
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Excellent
So interesting and fun! Beautiful day for a boat ride as well. Good for pictures from the water. Our guide Ryan also was super knowledgeable. Cupcakes were phenomenal!!
Viator customer · Susan · Oct 28, 2025 Excellent
Very beautiful ride on river with interesting landmarks described and fun interesting walk in Georgetown
Viator customer · Kathy · Oct 27, 2025 Great
The tour was exactly as described. The tour guide was very personable
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Oct 20, 2025 Excellent
Great tour. The potamic river cruise was very fun. The boat was nice and clean. Thourghly enjoyed the walking tour. We had an excellent tour guide and she was very knowledgeable about the DuPont circle neighborhood. She told us very interesting and historical details about DuPont circle. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is considering going on a walking tour of DuPont circle.
Viator customer · William · Oct 17, 2025 Excellent
Nice tour of the Georgetown area
GetYourGuide customer · United Kingdom · Oct 11, 2025FAQs
Is there much walking on this tour?
This tour does involve walking. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and comfortable walking shoes are a must!
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