Stop At: Potomac River, Washington DC, District of Columbia
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: C & O Canal, Washington DC, District of Columbia
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baked & Wired, 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Sample a delicious cupcake at this award-winning family-run bakery and discover for yourself why it's such a local favorite!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Stone House, 3051 M St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20007
The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. Hear the story behind this often-missed gem from your local guide.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Georgetown, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20007
Continue your walking tour of Georgetown learning about its storied residents who once called the neighborhood home, including Julia Childs and Jackie Onassis Kennedy.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Martin's Tavern, 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3513 N St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20007
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Georgetown University, 37th and O Sts., Washington, Washington DC, District of Columbia
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: "The Exorcist" Steps, 3600 Prospect St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20007
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.
Duration: 5 minutes