If you haven`t seen the Monuments from the water, then you haven`t truly seen the Capital!

Join our fun Monuments Tour along the Potomac River and view the stunning architecture of D.C.`s famous monuments. Enjoy majestic views of the Jefferson, F.D.R., Lincoln and Washington memorials and learn about the history of Watergate, Arlington Cemetery and the Kennedy Center.

Tours are on the George Washington* - a day-sightseeing boat with room for 42 passengers.

River tours

Schedule: April 14th - Oct 17th

  • Times: Boarding every hour on the 1/2 hour, 11:30 am - 6:30 pm (and leave on the :45)
  • Tours are narrated & last 45 minutes

  • Boarding: There is NO ramp for wheelchairs/strollers (but we can store folded ones). There are 3 steps to get on boat, but no handrail.
  • Sodas, juices and bottled water are available for purchase onboard (sorry, no alch. bevs., it's family-friendly ;-)

  • Tickets: $14/adult, $7/child (3-12) [plus a $1.50 handling fee]


    You must print our tickets and bring them to the dock!

  • LIVING SOCIAL purchasers: If you want to cruise on a WEEKEND, you NEED to register your vouchers for a specific date & time. HERE
  • If you want to cruise on a weekday, no registration is required. Just bring your LS voucher printed or in your phone.
    Living Social vouchers are valid until Sept. 30th.
    Why isn't my "Four Ticket Package" voucher working? The Four Ticket packages have been cancelled and you have been refunded. Please look for an email on May 4th from Living Social that was sent to you. We regret the inconvenience! Map
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    *Daytime 45-minute cruises are operated by National River Tours.

    If you haven`t seen the Monuments from the water, then you haven`t truly seen the Capital!

    Join our fun Monuments Tour along the Potomac River and view the stunning architecture of D.C.`s famous monuments. Enjoy majestic views of the Jefferson, F.D.R., Lincoln and Washington memorials and learn about the history of Watergate, Arlington Cemetery and the Kennedy Center.

    Tours are on the George Washington* - a day-sightseeing boat with room for 42 passengers.

    River tours

    Schedule: April 14th - Oct 17th

    • Times: Boarding every hour on the 1/2 hour, 11:30 am - 6:30 pm (and leave on the :45)
    • Tours are narrated & last 45 minutes

    • Boarding: There is NO ramp for wheelchairs/strollers (but we can store folded ones). There are 3 steps to get on boat, but no handrail.
    • Sodas, juices and bottled water are available for purchase onboard (sorry, no alch. bevs., it's family-friendly ;-)

    • Tickets: $14/adult, $7/child (3-12) [plus a $1.50 handling fee]


      You must print our tickets and bring them to the dock!

  • LIVING SOCIAL purchasers: If you want to cruise on a WEEKEND, you NEED to register your vouchers for a specific date & time. HERE
  • If you want to cruise on a weekday, no registration is required. Just bring your LS voucher printed or in your phone.
    Living Social vouchers are valid until Sept. 30th.
    Why isn't my "Four Ticket Package" voucher working? The Four Ticket packages have been cancelled and you have been refunded. Please look for an email on May 4th from Living Social that was sent to you. We regret the inconvenience! Map
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    *Daytime 45-minute cruises are operated by National River Tours.


    Monuments Tour Map