Alexandria and Mount Vernon Tour: Historic Private Excursion

Explore the vibrant Old Town Alexandria and the iconic Mount Vernon on a private tour. Discover the history and beauty of these historic sites with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • George Washington’s Mount Vernon - Often considered the origin of the city, George Washington’s historic estate is situated only 13 miles from the heart of the capital. Be aware that the mansion is currently undergoing renovations, and some rooms will be inaccessible.
  • Old Town - Guided tour. A brief drive leads you to the vibrant architecture…
What's Included
  • Entrance Tickets to Mount Vernon
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live Tour Guide (in English)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Mansion Is Under Renovations until 2026. Partial Access Only.
Additional Information

Take a trip to the vibrant, history-rich Old Town Alexandria and the former residence of the iconic George Washington in this cannot-miss private tour of both!
Embark on an enchanting five-hour journey from the capital, walking the same paths George Washington once did. You’ll travel in a lavish, temperature-controlled automobile while your tour guide…

Location
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
US Navy Memorial Plaza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_c
Dec 7, 2024
A Great Time - We enjoyed our tour guide Joey, she was very knowledgeable and fun very engaging. Had a nice relaxing time and got to enjoy the experience
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Brendah1445
Dec 3, 2024
Great day! - It was a great trip and our guide was very informative. I would certainly recommend this outing even for people who have previously visited the area
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Victoria_m
Nov 30, 2024
Great experience - Joey and Witney were amazing. Joey had incredible tips that if we had went by ourselves we would never known. The small van was super warm and the general visit was lovely. The vibe when you enter the house is amazing, knowing that he actually lived there it’s super cool. Unfortunately the complete house it’s not open until the 2026 and that made Joeys tips and knowledge very valuable. Thanks!
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Alexandrasv7633sz
Nov 29, 2024
Incredible tour and tour guide! - Great tour to take. So much to learn with beautiful views and sights to see. Joey and Whitney were AMAZING guides. I recommend giving them a try when in DC.
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Mary_e
Nov 24, 2024
Wonderful time - We had a great time. Only shame was the mansion is under renovation. Would have liked to spend a little more time in Old Town Alexandria and be able to get off at the church and the Gatsby.
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Usha_p
Nov 17, 2024
Tour of Mt Vernon and Alexandria from Washington DC by USA guided tours on 11.16.2024 - It felt like we're taken back to 1700s. Lifestyle of First president of United states of USA. Agriculture was backbone of economy .it fed family and nation .from live stock came clothes and milk and meat. Entertainment was essentials . Every slave and guests were respected for their expertise. Loved it even more due to all information and nitty gritty details shared by our tour guide Christopher .
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Cindy_w
Nov 1, 2024
Great - This was a great tour and the tour guide was wonderful. Highly recommend. Have food and drinks at the inn at the end of the tour!
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Cindy
Nov 30, 2024
Nice day trip but would wait until 2026 when everything is again open fully to the public. - The main house was closed and we were only able to see one room. Our personal guide was a five star gal. The Mt Vernon slide show gal was very basic and flat. Nice gift shop.
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Ruth_s
Nov 25, 2024
Very comfortable minibus... - Very comfortable minibus with just one other passenger. Very informative and friendly tour guide. Most of Mount Vernon is closed for refurbishment but we looked around the grounds and spent longer in Old Town.
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Atrag1988
Nov 17, 2024
Mount Vermon mostly closed: they didn't tell us - Most of the house is currently under renovation. We saw 1 room and then a bunch of out buildings. The guide was very interesting but it's completely unacceptable to charge full price at this time. Or, at the very least they should let customers know what they are paying for. Also note that this tour doesn't include a stop in Alexandria. We did drive through it though and the guide told us about the town and specific buildings he pointed out.
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