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Potomac River Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

126 reviews

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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.6 /5

based on 10 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.6 /5

10 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Nice tour of the Georgetown area

GetYourGuide customer · United Kingdom · Oct 11, 2025

Excellent

This is a great tour. But. The cost was considerably higher than any other local tour/activity. And they fail mention the tour ends in Georgetown-far from city center. Unless you pay more to take the Water Taxi back to where you start. This was not mentioned in the description. The guide was awesome. Knowledgeable and entertaining. Seeing DC from the water gave us a different view. My advice-look at every available tour before deciding.

GetYourGuide customer · Marlene · United States · Oct 07, 2025

Excellent

Our guide was very informative, easy to understand and helped everyone find their way to their transportation after the tour.

Tripadvisor customer · Peggy · Oct 07, 2025

Excellent

Jana was very informative about all the history of the Potomac River and Georgetown. She was very accommodating and friendly! We would definitely book another tour with her!

Viator customer · Jody · Oct 06, 2025

Excellent

We had such a wonderful time on the Potomac River cruise and Georgetown walking tour! The cruise offered gorgeous views from the water, and our guide made the experience even better with their friendly personality and wealth of knowledge about the area. Strolling through Georgetown was a highlight—so much charm and beautiful architecture everywhere you look. The cupcake treat was a fun (and delicious!) surprise that added a sweet touch to the day. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to enjoy history, scenery, and a bit of indulgence all in one!

Viator customer · Jennifer · Oct 03, 2025