Spend a summer evening sailing on the Potomac, taking in Washington, D.C.’s architectural icons and history from a new perspective.

Cast off from Georgetown with your architecture guide from DC Design Tours and professional crew from Capitol River Cruises. As you cruise south on the Potomac, soak in sunset views of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Georgetown waterfront, then sail past Theodore Roosevelt Island, under Arlington Memorial Bridge, and along the National Mall and Tidal Basin while learning about landmarks ranging from the Watergate Hotel to the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery. Along the way, discover other gems, such as the C&O Canal, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove, and Navy and Marine Memorial.

Know Before You Go

• Tour participants meet at Washington Harbour in Georgetown at the west (upriver) end of the dock across from restaurant Fiola Mare, 3050 K St., NW. The tour concludes back at the dock.
• Sturdy shoes, bottled water, and comfortable clothes are recommended.
• Refreshments and snacks are available for purchase, and there are restrooms on board.

Additional Date Option for this Tour

• July 23

General Information

• Registration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
• Smithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour, both for your safety or the safety of others.
• As we aim to move away from single use water bottles, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour.
• For additional tour information:
• Study Tour Policies
• Refund/Cancellation Policy