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 ratings
4.6/5
based on 10 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.6/5
10 reviews
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Guide
4.9/5
Latest reviews
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, 2025
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Potomac River Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour
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Verified rating
4.6/5
based on 10 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide
4.9/5
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Latest reviews
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, 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.
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
Excellent
Perfect combination of water and walking views and experiences. Reminder to definitely wear appropriate footwear for getting in and out of the boat and walking around Georgetown, because some of the bricks are unsecured. (Avoid Trippage.)
Our group was small and we were delighted that we were able to get seating inside of Baked & Wired to enjoy our delicious cupcakes.
Ray was a fabulous Guide, funny and informative. We were lucky to have him guiding our afternoon!