Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour

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.

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.

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

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

Continue your walking tour of Georgetown learning about its storied residents who once called the neighborhood home, including Julia Childs and Jackie Onassis Kennedy.

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.

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.

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.

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.