Georgetown Historical Tour: Potomac River Cruise
4.3
36 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
- Titanic Memorial Washington DC - Begin your tour by stepping aboard the ferry for a 45-minute cruise down the Potomac River. One of the first sights you’ll see is the granite statue commemorating the men who lost their lives when the RMS Titanic sank so that women and children could be saved on the limited lifeboats.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in American history for an afternoon, exploring by foot and boat! Begin with a narrated boat trip on the Potomac River, taking in some of the capital’s renowned landmarks and memorials. Next, tour the richly historical Georgetown neighborhood with a knowledgeable local guide, who will take you to the most significant locations and recount its profound link to America’s narrative.
- 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
(36 Ratings)
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Rose_m
Apr 21, 2024
Must see! - Learned very interesting facts about history of Georgetown and important residents of Georgetown. Visited the campus of Georgetown University. Beautiful architecture!
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Lori_b
Apr 7, 2024
Great experience - The walking tour was the best part! Ryan was very engaging and actually saw him the next day out in public and so very friendly!
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Janice_j
Apr 6, 2024
Stay close if you want to hear - Guide Ryan was super nice, very knowledgeable, and friendly. The only complaint I have is how hard it is to hear. It’d be great for the guests to have headsets so the guide could walk and talk and everyone still hear. The cupcakes were amazing! Strawberry may be #1 seller, but the chocolate was fantastic!
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S9348pxrs
Mar 12, 2024
Perfect experience - Alanya was the best!
As a native Washingtonian, she was brought her personal experiences to the tour. The combination of the boat and walking was perfect and the cupcakes were a wonderful addition.
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Carlyle_c
Mar 7, 2024
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Wanted to make sure I was enjoying the tour. Loved walking around the historic neighborhood of Georgetown.
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F8358urmarias
Mar 3, 2024
Most Fun and Friendly Georgetown Tour - The tour was amazing! Our guide Alex was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and he really listened to what our group was interested in and tailored the tour to our interests. The boat ride across the Potomac was a wonderful way to begin the trip through Georgetown, and I learned so many interesting facts along the walk. I can’t wait to take another tour with Walks!
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Designurlife
Dec 28, 2023
Historical tidbits not often found in history books - Our guide (Liza Banks) was exceptional! Her passion and knowledge of history, and the many unique historical tidbits that she shared throughout our explorative journey were phenomenal! I’ve never experienced a tour with so many interesting facts!
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Jfntll2022
Dec 27, 2023
Trust me do it!! - We took a private tour of Georgetown with Alex and had an amazing time. We all highly recommend it to others. Our family consist of 4 with a 10 and 14 year old.
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Richard_s
Mar 29, 2024
Fun experience and guide was fine and Georgetown is interesting. - Water taxi was an highlight. Get the lemon cupcake and the Spite house was very interesting. You need to be a competent walker to navigate the uneven terrain and hills.
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Climber665725
Mar 16, 2024
Lacking substance! - The river “cruise” was a water taxi you can take on your own for $20. You get NO additional information during this water taxi by being part of this tour. She takes your cubcake order! The Georgetown portion is predominantly looking at historic markers on side of buildings and real estate prices posted at a realtor. Very little knowledge of history of Georgetown shared. Instead who lived where and what people said about them.
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