Sail past DC’s landmarks on a Potomac River cruise before stepping into one of the oldest neighborhoods in the nation's capital for a private guided walking tour with a local expert.
Private Georgetown Walking Tour with Potomac River Cruise
Summary Description
Highlights
- Sail the Potomac River past DC’s top landmarks
- Explore Georgetown with a private local guide
- Hear insider stories from politics to pop culture
- Enjoy a cupcake from an award-winning bakery
- Visit the Exorcist steps, Georgetown University, and more
Description
Cruise the Potomac on a river boat, then explore Georgetown on foot with a dedicated private guide to uncover DC's most interesting stories. Follow in the footsteps of past presidents like JFK, pause outside Julia Child's house, see The Exorcist staircase, pop into an award-winning bakery for a sweet cupcake, and more. With a private tour, you have the undivided attention of your guide and the flexibility to explore at your pace.
Discover Washington DC from two unforgettable angles, water and cobblestone streets, on this private half-day tour led by a dedicated local expert. You’ll begin at The Wharf, where you’ll board a one-way Potomac River ferry, gliding past iconic sights like the Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center, and Watergate as your guide shares the stories behind them.
Arriving in Georgetown, you’ll explore one of the capital’s oldest and most atmospheric neighborhood at a relaxed pace. See where JFK proposed to Jackie, pause outside Julia Child's home, and hear how a bureaucratic blunder saved the city’s oldest home. From political intrigue to pop culture history, your guide brings it all vividly to life.
You’ll also explore the darker side of the neighborhood’s legacy as you visit the infamous Exorcist steps and learn how a Georgetown University alum helped bring one of cinema’s scariest scenes to life based on a terrifying true story.
Along the way, you’ll stop at Baked & Wired, a beloved family-run bakery. You'll skip the line and enjoy an award-winning cupcake from this local institution.
This private tour is perfect for travelers who want a personal experience at a relaxed pace with undivided attention from your local guide. You’ll walk away not just with photos, but with a deeper connection to Georgetown's storied past.
Included / Excluded
- One-way Potomac River ferry ticket
- Private guided walking tour of Georgetown
- Cupcake
- Local English-speaking guide
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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