Top 4 Boat Tours in Washington DC

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

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

See Washington DC’s major monuments in six hours by coach, with guided stops, a seasonal Potomac cruise, lunch breaks, and optional museum upgrades.

“This tour exceeded my expectations. Tyrone did a great job in presenting historical information and kept a friendly and enjoyable vibe throughout the tour. The timing at each stop was adequate to sightsee. I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 692 reviews · from $65Best value

Cruise the Potomac aboard Spirit of Washington with a buffet meal, DJ, dancing, games, and views of DC landmarks for a festive afternoon or evening.

“We celebrated our anniversary. It was special. The staff made us feel welcome throughout the entire trip. We truly enjoyed the trip.”

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

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

See Washington DC’s major monuments by panoramic bus, guided walks, and a seasonal Potomac cruise for $71.

“Nick and Antonio were excellent! The tour was very educational and lots of fun at the same time. Nick was very funny and he made the information easy to remember. Antonio the driver was a great driver and made us feel safe at all times.”

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4.DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 541 reviews · from $65

Review of DC's Odyssey dining cruise, with brunch, dinner, Potomac views, menus, dress code, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“This was a great cruise! The DJ was awesome and staff was phenomenal! The Food definitely could have been better and more to choose from. Overall I would do this again but bring some snacks and keep the DJ!!!”

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