Private Georgetown Walking Tour with Potomac River Cruise
About this activity
Sail the Potomac, uncover Georgetown's storied past, and enjoy DC’s best cupcake on this relaxed, private tour with your own dedicated Walks guide.
Highlights
- Potomac River Cruise – Sail past DC’s landmarks with uninterrupted views and expert commentary from your guide.
- Expert Walks Guide, Just for You – Dive deeper with a dedicated storyteller who tailors the experience to your group.
- Cupcake from Baked & Wired – Skip the line and enjoy a locally loved treat from a family-run bakery.
- Legendary Local Stories – From the "Exorcist steps" to JFK’s proposal spot, discover Georgetown's pop culture and political history.
Full description
DC's many monuments may steal the spotlight, but Georgetown holds its secrets. On this private experience, you’ll uncover them all with your own expert Walks guide by your side. Cruise down the Potomac on a ferry ride past iconic landmarks, then dive deep into one of the most historic neighborhoods in the US. Along the way, you’ll visit presidential haunts, pass filming locations, and stroll the cobbled streets where history lingers in every brick. Best of all, you’ll enjoy Georgetown at your own pace, with just you and your friends or family, and a passionate storyteller.
Sail the Potomac with Your Own Storyteller
Your private journey begins at DC’s Wharf, where your expert Walks guide welcomes you aboard a ferry. As you cruise the Potomac River, enjoy views of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Watergate complex with expert commentary from your guide that brings each landmark to life.
Step Into Georgetown’s Storied Streets
Arriving in Georgetown, you’ll wander along the historic C&O Canal and pause at a beloved family-run bakery for a cupcake. Your walking tour continues at the Old Stone House, DC's oldest house saved by a twist of fate. At each stop, your guide reveals not just what you’re seeing, but why it matters.
Discover Georgetown's Legendary Locals
From politics to pop culture, Georgetown has always been a stage for American stories. Pass Julia Child’s former home and learn about her unexpected first career. Stop at Martin’s Tavern—still family-owned—where JFK proposed to Jackie, and visit the church where he attended his final mass. The last stop of the tour is the infamous "Exorcist steps", your guide reveals how a Georgetown alum helped turn a terrifying true story into one of cinema’s most iconic horror films. With your private guide, you’ll have time to linger, ask questions, and explore the neighborhood at your own pace.
Your private journey begins at DC’s Wharf, where your expert Walks guide welcomes you aboard a ferry. As you cruise the Potomac River, enjoy views of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Watergate complex with expert commentary from your guide that brings each landmark to life.
Step Into Georgetown’s Storied Streets
Arriving in Georgetown, you’ll wander along the historic C&O Canal and pause at a beloved family-run bakery for a cupcake. Your walking tour continues at the Old Stone House, DC's oldest house saved by a twist of fate. At each stop, your guide reveals not just what you’re seeing, but why it matters.
Discover Georgetown's Legendary Locals
From politics to pop culture, Georgetown has always been a stage for American stories. Pass Julia Child’s former home and learn about her unexpected first career. Stop at Martin’s Tavern—still family-owned—where JFK proposed to Jackie, and visit the church where he attended his final mass. The last stop of the tour is the infamous "Exorcist steps", your guide reveals how a Georgetown alum helped turn a terrifying true story into one of cinema’s most iconic horror films. With your private guide, you’ll have time to linger, ask questions, and explore the neighborhood at your own pace.
Included / Excluded
- One-way Potomac River ferry ticket
- Private guided walking tour of Georgetown
- Local English-speaking guide
- Cupcake
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund