Washington DC Historic River and Georgetown Tour

Escape the city on a guided cruise along the Potomac River. Discover charming Georgetown, DC's neighborhood of cobblestones and cupcakes, waterfront picnics & political watering holes. Stroll along the canal as your guide brings to life the stories of spies and leading CIA figures who lived and worked in the area. See famous sites from where Jackie Onasis accepted JFKs proposal to the steps from the Exorcist movie. Many movies have chosen this gorgeous enclave for their locations including, Forest Gump, All the President's Men, Wonder Woman and The American President. On your cruise to this stylish waterside haven, you will pass by some of DC’s most famous sites including The Pentagon, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Watergate. And to complete your day we include a sweet treat for you to taste. Opt to stay for dinner and arrange a short uber ride back to the city at your leisure.

Meeting Point

930 Wharf St SW

930 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

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.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• Cupcake from local bakery
• 45-minute River Cruise
• Expertly guided walking tour

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Potomac River

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Enjoy a scenic 45-minute cruise down the Potomac River to the picturesque Georgetown neighborhood. See iconic national monuments from the water for a unique perspective of the nation's capital and get a view of The Pentagon.

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

C & O Canal

, , Washington DC, District of Columbia

Stroll with your local guide through Georgetown, the most canals and cobble streets of this stylish neighborhood in DC and one of the most storied in the US.

10 minutes

Baked & Wired

1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Sample a delicious cupcake at this award-winning family-run bakery and discover for yourself why it's such a local favorite!

15 minutes

Old Stone House

3051 M St NW, , Washington DC, 20007-3702, District of Columbia

The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. Hear the story behind this often-missed gem from your local guide.

10 minutes

Georgetown

, , Washington DC, 20007, District of Columbia

Uncover this magical pocket of DC, and those who once called the neighborhood home, including Julia Childs and Jackie Onassis Kennedy.

20 minutes

Martin's Tavern

1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

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.

5 minutes

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

3513 N St NW, , Washington DC, 20007-2630, District of Columbia

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.

10 minutes

Georgetown University

37th and O Sts., Washington DC, 20057, District of Columbia

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.

10 minutes

"The Exorcist" Steps

Georgetown University, Washington DC, 20007-2633, District of Columbia

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.

5 minutes