Potomac River Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

56 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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4.6 /5
based on 10 Walks’ customer ratings
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4.6 /5
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Excellent
Audio on river cruise hard to hear. So this could be improved.
GetYourGuide customer · Australia · Sep 14, 2025
Great
Relaxing water taxi ride along the river was a good way to start the Georgetown trip. Saw a number of memorials from a river aspect. Our tour guide, Jjena was excellent, adding to the commentary provided on the boat and then giving us some great historical and cultural information on the walking trip around Georgetown
Tripadvisor customer · Dreamer08316391514 · Sep 11, 2025
Great
It was a lot of info. Loved the boat trip and the cupcake visit.
GetYourGuide customer · United Kingdom · Aug 30, 2025
Excellent
Georgetown walking tour 8/24/2025. Allegra was an outstanding tour guide! From the water taxi trip to the walking tour, she was very personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the day in Georgetown..
Tripadvisor customer · Craig · Aug 25, 2025
Excellent
Very knowledgeable guide (Jesse). Weather was too oppressive but obviously not the guides fault!
GetYourGuide customer · United Kingdom · Aug 15, 2025

FAQs

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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