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Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour
4.3
55 Ratings
Washington
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:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Potomac River - Meet your guide and begin your tour by stepping aboard the ferry for a 45-minute cruise down the Potomac River to the historic Georgetown neighborhood. See iconic national monuments from the water for a unique perspective of the nation’s capital.
- C & O Canal - After your 45 minute river cruise comes to an end, the second part of your tour begins! Your guide will take you through Georgetown, the oldest neighborhood in DC and one of the most storied in the US. Hear about how the redevelopment of C&O Canal was overseen by George Washington himself, transforming it from an unsightly canal into a national monument.
- Baked & Wired - Sample a delicious cupcake at this award-winning family-run bakery and discover for yourself why it’s such a local favorite!
- Old Stone House - The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. Hear the story behind this often-missed gem from your local guide.
- Georgetown - Continue your walking tour of Georgetown learning about its storied residents who once called the neighborhood home, including Julia Childs and Jackie Onassis Kennedy.
- Martin’s Tavern - A local institution, Martin’s Tavern is the place where JFK proposed to Jackie—and she said yes! Today, this is commemorated with a plaque designating their table as the “proposal booth.” Locally owned for four generations, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said that she considers Martin’s an extension of her own living room.
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church - This is the city’s first Catholic Church. Hear about how in the early days of service, parishioners had to rent out space on the pews—or were forced to bring their own seating! A plaque here commemorates JFK, who attended his last service here before he was assassinated in 1963.
- Georgetown University - Next, you’ll stop by America’s oldest Catholic university. Georgetown University’s main campus spans over 102 acres. It consists of 58 buildings, most of which feature Gothic and Georgian architecture. Hear how it has hosted multitudes of world leaders and become an important fixture of Georgetown.
- “The Exorcist” Steps - Screenwriter and author of “The Exorcist” William Peter Blatty attended Georgetown University, which he subsequently described as the best years of his life. See the “Exorcist Steps” featured in the 1973 film and hear more about the true story that served as Blatty’s inspiration.
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
Spend an afternoon gaining a unique insight into U.S. history by land and water! First, take a guided cruise along the Potomac River where you’ll pass by some of DC’s best-loved sites and memorials, such as Reagan International Airport, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Watergate. Then, visit the historic neighborhood of Georgetown with a local guide. See the area’s most storied spots to get a true overview of its integral connection to the story of the United States and stop at an award-winning local bakery for a delicious treat to sweeten your experience even more.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
- For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Location
930 Wharf St SW
Wharf Street Southwest
Your guide will be holding a "Meet Here" sign at the the Water Taxi.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(55 Ratings)
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Mary_l
Aug 20, 2024
Fun afternoon on the Potomac and in Georgetown - Our guide was excellent- I believe his name was Alex. He had a microphone so everyone would hear him. We went to the front of the boat as he advised; he gave us lots of information enroute to Georgetown.
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Jenny
Jul 20, 2024
Great mix of boat tour, history and walking - Raymond was great, very knowledgeable about the history and special features of Georgetown. The tour included a nice mix of boat trip, walking and a delicious cupcake
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Don_f
Jul 3, 2024
Super Combo Trip for Washington DC visit - Super tour to take when visiting Washington DC. Combining the river boat ride with the Georgetown walk was a great combo. Jesse was very informative and kept the group engaged. Jessie really showed dedication to his job when an injury happened after the tour and he stayed for the extra hour to ensure all was handled.
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Azra_s
Jun 30, 2024
It was good experience. - The tour guide and his amazing personality. He made the tour more interesting. I would require you guys to amend it a little please add shopping on the market street
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Victoria_p
Aug 5, 2024
It's a long walk with all... - It's a long walk with all outdoor stops and mostly uphill. The history and choices of stops are not that fascinating.
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Amy_b
Jul 14, 2024
Very interesting cruise on the Potomac - We really liked our guide, Ayana. The crew was very professional. It was a beautiful day on the Potomac with lots of boaters and kayakers. One pleasure boater ran into us so that was interesting. None aboard were injured and we went on to Georgetown. All in all a fun day for us.
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Debra_p
Aug 3, 2024
A Pleasant Walk In Georgetown - We loved being introduced to Georgetown and seeing the multiple Kennedy homes and places John and Jacquelyn frequented. The tour was well planned. The water taxi was fine and the operators were very polite. Our guide was disappointing. He knew his script but was unable to answer most of the group's questions. We were disappointed that he had not researched what we thought were relatively obvious tourist inquiries and come better prepared to answer questions. We would recommend this tour but not this guide.
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Jason_s
Jul 13, 2024
Water taxi ran into . - Someone hit our water taxi going to Georgetown and it took us over two hours to get there do we didn’t get to do the walking tour . The tour guide however apologized and said this never happens . We were told we would get refunds since we really didn’t get to do what we were supposed to do .
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Odyssey21270007301
Jul 5, 2024
Bland and marginal - It was ok the river cruise was lame. The tour was ok. But not enough historical information. It was just check the boxes kind of tour
Not worth the money
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Willie_d
Jul 5, 2024
Georgetown Guided Tour - The guided tour wasn't what I expected. The tour guide didn't know exactly how many guess was in his party apparently. When he placed orders for cupcakes before departing, he didn't account for every guess. An experienced tour guide would have made sure that accounted for everyone in his party.
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