Top 4 Washington DC River Cruises

1.National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Spend six hours touring more than 100 Washington DC sights by air-conditioned coach, with guided stops at the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, and major memorials. Guides such as Tyrone, Chris, Jerome, and Dwayne are known for lively explanations. Add a museum, Washington Monument, or Capitol entry at checkout.

“I booked the tour on Sat the 24th for a Sunday the 25th and due to inclement weather coming into DC on Jan 25th Chris contacted me and offered 2 different tours instead on Saturday in lieu of cancellation. We took them and I was very happy with the alternate plan. Chris and Sally did a great job with the night tour and in 19 degree weather we were able to experience a full tour of the city and key spots that I didn’t know we could have under those circumstances. I had a 10 year old and we were not disappointed with our trip thanks to them. Next time…”

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2.Washington, DC: Full-Day Tour with a Scenic River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 571 reviews · 6 hours · from $71Best value

See Washington DC’s major sights in six hours with a live English-speaking guide, climate-controlled panoramic bus, monument walks, and a seasonal Potomac cruise. Guides such as Evan, Sam, and Dion have been praised for clear stories and humor. Lunch is your choice and your own expense.

“It was great, great trip and great tour guide as well as driver. Would highly recommend. I plan to return in the future with my family, was very pleased with my experience”

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3.National Mall Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 317 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $87

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Washington with an English-speaking guide such as Tyrone or James, a careful motorcoach driver, 10-plus major stops, and a seasonal Potomac cruise. You’ll see the Capitol, White House, memorials, Georgetown, and more, with optional tickets for three major museums.

“Cassie and Chris provided A+ service. This tour really takes you into the history of the memorials as well as the insight to how the artist were chosen.”

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4.DC City Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 6 hours · from $87

See Washington DC’s major monuments in six hours with a local guide such as Tyrone, James, or Rochelle, plus Capitol Hill, White House photo time, and a seasonal Potomac cruise. Expect a brisk pace, useful history, bottled water, and a lunch stop. The cruise may be replaced by extra monument stops in the off-season.

“Absolutely wonderful giving the credit to our tour Guide Tyrone and driver Chris. The tour was one of the best, Tyrone was very knowledgeable and with good humor.”

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