Potomac River Cruise and Georgetown Walking Tour

Experience the Georgetown Historical Tour: Potomac River Cruise and explore the rich history of the US. Cruise along the Potomac River, passing iconic sights, and then discover the storied spots of Georgetown with a local guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Potomac River - Delight in a scenic 45-minute cruise along the Potomac River to the charming Georgetown neighborhood. Admire iconic national monuments from the water, offering a unique view of the nation’s capital, and catch a glimpse of The Pentagon.
  • C & O Canal - Wander with a local guide through Georgetown, exploring the canals and…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • 45-minute River Cruise
  • Cupcake from local bakery
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a guided cruise along the Potomac River to escape the city. Explore the delightful Georgetown, a DC neighborhood known for its cobblestones, cupcakes, waterfront picnics, and political hangouts. Walk along the canal as your guide shares captivating stories of spies and prominent CIA figures who once lived and worked in the area. Visit iconic…

Location
930 Wharf St SW
Wharf Street Southwest
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 950 Wharf St, Washington DC, 20024 at the Water Taxi in front of the Anthem Theater.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_s
Oct 28, 2025
Georgetown tour great! - 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!!
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Kathy_b
Oct 27, 2025
Wonderful - Very beautiful ride on river with interesting landmarks described and fun interesting walk in Georgetown
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William_s
Oct 17, 2025
Potamic River cruise and Walking tour of DuPont Circle - 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.
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Peggy
Oct 7, 2025
The Jjana was a great guide, took care of the group was easy to understand and had great information and helped everyone find th - Our guide was very informative, easy to understand and helped everyone find their way to their transportation after the tour.
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Jody_p
Oct 6, 2025
Amazing Adventure - 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!
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Jennifer_c
Oct 3, 2025
Great Tour - 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!
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Imelda_s
Sep 23, 2025
Great Georgetown Tour - It was a great tour, we learned a lot of history and visited a lot of historical landmarks, and the cupcakes that were part of the tour were delicious. I also want to add that our tour guide Alegre was wonderful, she was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.
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Paulette_m
Sep 23, 2025
The Perfect Combination of Water & Walking - 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!
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Melody_m
Oct 10, 2025
The boat was late leaving... - The boat was late leaving and we had made dinner reservation based on the information when we booked. I also would not want our guide again.
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Ellen_m
Sep 29, 2025
No boat, no cruise - The ferry was canceled, and our trip was completely aborted. Ferry service issue, not the guides fault
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From $71
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).