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Potomac River Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

10 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

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4.6 /5

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4.9/5

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Excellent

Loved our tour, our guide (Ayana?) was terrific! She is a DC native and shared a lot of info, not just about the expected sights on the tour but about local details. She's high energy and was attentive to the whole group, making sure everyone was together and able to hear/ask questions.