Private Georgetown Walking Tour with Potomac River Cruise
About this activity
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
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
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
Reviews
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
