Washington Dc Boat Tour: compare 7 options from US$ 69

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Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour

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Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour★ 4.74 (3,692) · 6hfromUS$ 89View ›

Best priceWashington DC: Monuments Day Tour with 10 Stops & River Cruise★ 4.66 (1,570) · from US$ 69

Top ratedWashington DC: Capitol & National Mall Bus Tour with Boat Cruise★ 4.90 (10) · from US$ 125

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Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi Pass

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Washington DC: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Water Taxi Pass★★★★★★★★★★ 4.11 (9)45m–1h 50mYou board an open-top bus at the Washington Monument and hop off at any of 11 stops—the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and more—then rejoin whenever you're ready. On the same pass, you can cruise the Potomac River on the water taxi between Georgetown, The Wharf, and Old Town Alexandria. The 24-hour pass works across both, and you can use it on the same day or split it over two consecutive days.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see DC's main landmarks without renting a car or planning a rigid itinerary—the bus and water taxi let you move at your own pace and skip the logistics of timing and transport between stops.Free cancellationfromUS$ 79View ›

Washington DC: Potomac River Lunch Cruise & Buffet

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Washington DC: Potomac River Lunch Cruise & Buffet★★★★★★★★★★ 3.97 (464)2hYou board 45 minutes early, find your seat, and spend two hours cruising the Potomac with a lunch buffet, unlimited tea and coffee, and DJ music playing. The Washington Monument, Old Town Alexandria, and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge pass by as you eat. You're back on land by the time the afternoon gets too hot, and you've seen the main sights without navigating a single museum line.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Washington DC's main sights — the Washington Monument, Old Town Alexandria, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge — without planning stops or walking between them. The fixed two-hour route and included lunch mean you're not arranging transport, timing, or where to eat; you just board and float past everything.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 72View ›

Washington DC: Potomac Party Yacht Cruise & Open Bar

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Washington DC: Potomac Party Yacht Cruise & Open Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 3.93 (59)2hYou board at Georgetown, spend two hours floating past nine major DC landmarks with an open bar and DJ, and return to the same dock. Choose daytime for bright views, sunset for the light show, or night when the monuments are lit. The all-inclusive bar and snacks mean you're not hunting for a vendor mid-cruise, and the two-deck layout gives you space to move around or find a quiet spot.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see DC's major monuments from the water without arranging separate tickets and transport to each one—the 2-hour float covers the whole skyline in one go, and the open bar means you're not paying extra for drinks along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 75View ›

Washington DC: Potomac River Dinner Cruise & Buffet

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Washington DC: Potomac River Dinner Cruise & Buffet★★★★★★★★★★ 3.61 (185)3hYou board an hour early, dine on a full buffet with entrees and salads in an elegant room, dance or stroll the decks as the Potomac passes the Washington Monument and DC skyline, and return after 2.5 hours with unlimited tea and coffee included throughout. The early arrival window is what keeps the boarding smooth and the ship on schedule.Is it for me?A good choice for a date night, special celebration, or group event where you want dinner, entertainment, and sightseeing without arranging separate reservations — the ship handles all three in one evening, and the early boarding window is what keeps the departure on time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 122View ›

Washington Dc Boat Tour — what to know before booking

This guide compares 7 bookable options for Washington Dc Boat Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 69. The average rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 5,989 traveler reviews.

Most options last up to 2 hours. 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Washington Dc Boat Tour cost?

Prices start at US$ 69. There are 7 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Potomac River Boat Cruise Washington DC Guided Monuments Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 3,692 reviews.