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Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour
$79.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Escape the city on a guided cruise along the Potomac River. Discover charming Georgetown, DC's neighborhood of cobblestones and cupcakes, waterfront picnics & political watering holes. Stroll along the canal as your guide brings to life the stories of spies and leading CIA figures who lived and worked in the area. See famous sites from where Jackie Onasis accepted JFKs proposal to the steps from the Exorcist movie. Many movies have chosen this gorgeous enclave for their locations including, Forest Gump, All the President's Men, Wonder Woman and The American President. On your cruise to this stylish waterside haven, you will pass by some of DC’s most famous sites including The Pentagon, the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, and the Watergate. And to complete your day we include a sweet treat for you to taste. Opt to stay for dinner and arrange a short uber ride back to the city at your leisure.
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Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 45-minute River Cruise
- Cupcake from local bakery
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 950 Wharf St, Washington DC, 20024 at the Water Taxi in front of the Anthem Theater.
Return details
This tour ends at the Exorcist Steps in Georgetown, convenient to shopping, dining and transportation along M Street NW.
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Potomac RiverEnjoy a scenic 45-minute cruise down the Potomac River to the picturesque Georgetown neighborhood. See iconic national monuments from the water for a unique perspective of the nation's capital and get a view of The Pentagon.
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C & O CanalStroll with your local guide through Georgetown, the most canals and cobble streets of this stylish neighborhood in DC and one of the most storied in the US.
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Sample a delicious cupcake at this award-winning family-run bakery and discover for yourself why it's such a local favorite!
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Old Stone HouseThe Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. Hear the story behind this often-missed gem from your local guide.
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GeorgetownUncover this magical pocket of DC, and those who once called the neighborhood home, including Julia Childs and Jackie Onassis Kennedy.
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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.
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Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchThis 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.
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Georgetown UniversityNext, 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.
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"The Exorcist" StepsScreenwriter 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Washington: Potomac River Cruise & Guided Georgetown Walking Tour
$79.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!