All of these tours and attractions are located in the D.C. Metro Area. Most all are within a short drive from the city center during normal driving conditions, these short trips may take longer if one has to contend with the area’s morning and evening drive times.

Atlantic Canoe & Kayak - Canoe and kayak tours include trips to Alexandria waterfront and Piscataway Creek, Potomac views of the city of Washington and wildlife areas. No experience necessary, must be 10years or older. / 703-838-9072 / Fee

Bike the Sites - Bike the Sites offer guided tours that usually run along footpaths or trails which pass more than 50 monuments and landmarks. The three hour tours include bike rental, equipment, water, snack and tour guide. / 202-966-8662 / Fee

Blazing Saddles - For self-guided tours of the area on bikes, Blazing Saddles provide bikes, equipment, mapping and tour routes around the DC area according to length and difficulty. Rates by the hour or daily rental. / 445 11th Street NW / 202-544-0055 / Fee

Capitol River Cruises - Washington Harbor / 31st & K Street / 301-460-7447
Hourly cruises from the Potomac of the District’s beautiful waterfront, see the memorials and capitol from the best view in the city. / Fee

DC Ducks Land and Sea Cruise - A bit unusual this tour takes place in a rebuilt World War II amphibious vehicle that takes the rider from a land tour directly into the Potomac for the best views of local sites. / Union Station / 50 Massachusetts Avenue N.E. / 202-966-3825 / Fee

Old Town Trolley Tours - Offering daytime and Moonlight tours, the day-ticket trolleys allow passengers to get on and off at the various stops. Moonlight Tours depart from Union Station for a two hour evening ride past the dramatically lit monuments and icons of the city. / 202-832-9800 / Fee

Potomac Spirit - This boat tour runs from Washington to Mount Vernon and back, including admission to George Washington’s grand Potomac abode. Climate controlled, the boat offers indoor and outdoor seating as well as breakfast or lunch for an additional cost. / 6th and Water Street SW / 202-554-8000 / Fee

See Washington by Water Cruise - Try a Potomac boat cruise around the Georgetown and Alexandria monuments. / 205 The Strand / Alexandria City Marina / Alexandria VA / 703-548-9000 / Fee

Shore Shot Cruises - Specializing in 50 minute cruises down the Potomac, the boats departs daily from 12:30 to 7:30 pm. / Washington Harbor / 31st and K Street NW / 202-544-6500 / Fee

Tourmobile - Get on board and buy your ticket or call the number above to purchase your daily pass on this narrated shuttle that cruises around the city. Passing every half hour, reboarding the red, white and blue trams at the any of the 25 major stops is a convenient way to see the city and the Arlington National cemetery. / National Park Service / 202-554-5100 / Fee

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