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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Loretta_m
May 30, 2025
Sail to Georgetown - It is enjoyable it starts at the Wharf and ends in Georgetown. Lots to see from the boat alongside the interesting tour of Georgetown. I don't think it's necessary to do the cake stop it doesn't add anything to the tour.
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Edward_m
May 13, 2025
Very good selection of sites to visit & knowledgeable guide. - The guide was very knowledgeable and made very interesting choices for sites to see including the lady who usually walks her dog at the time of the tour. The guide knew all about the lady and her house. And she had many stories to tell about the homes and sites that we visited. Which made the tour come alive.
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Nicole_d
Apr 15, 2025
Excellent tour of Georgetown - It was a great tour - learned a lot of unknown facts about Georgetown. Our guide, David, was very knowledgeable.
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Kim_c
Apr 15, 2025
Georgetown Tour - Relaxing and informative boat ride then a bit rigorous 2 hour walking tour of Georgetown. Fascinating and so informative. Our guide Allegra was so knowledgeable and insightful. Made it a great experience.
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Theresa_c
Apr 11, 2025
Our guide, Ryan was... - Our guide, Ryan was informative and fun! We were able to joke around with him. The Captain and crew gave us a smooth trip on the Potomac.
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Sachin_k
Apr 2, 2025
Good tour - Travel with an open mind to learn about the history of Georgetown. Needless to say, the boat tour is good to enjoy. Ryan was a great guide. Very well-informed and was able to answer questions
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Marsha
May 4, 2025
An Afternoon in Georgetown - Excellent tour guide. Alegra was not told that there would NOT be any commentary during the cruise segment of our tour. Therefore, we rode the Potomac WITHOUT ANY of the knowledge of what we were seeing. Passing by, etc. VERY DISAPPOINTED in the cruise segment of the tour. But of NO FAULT to our guide. She was not made aware of commentary issues until after the group boarded.
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John_m
May 9, 2025
A Bit Disappointed - River cruise was enjoyable. The walking tour through Georgetown was rather dull. After a brief introduction to Georgetown, the first stop was unexpectedly at a cupcake shop. The cupcakes were good (and complimentary) but not what I came to see, and the tour guide (David) did not think to provide napkins or something to drink. Afterwards much of walk was rather quiet with no discussion of what we were walking by or seeing. A map showing Georgetown and where we were would have helped greatly.
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Helen
Apr 26, 2025
Beautiful boat ride. Not such a great walk. - The boat trip was beautiful and relaxing. Our guide was outgoing, knowledgeable and engaging. However, there were 4 of us over the age of 75 and he walked much too fast for all of us.
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Tonya_w
Apr 22, 2025
Somewhat Interesting But Over Priced - Lots of walking, some uphill. Somewhat interesting. Over priced, though. Cannot recommend at that price.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).