Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

4.9
(29 reviews)
Washington DC, USA

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Enhance your Washington DC visit by visiting Mount Vernon, fill those gaps in history with knowledge, and relive those passages in time that make a difference today.
Subsequently, our tour guide will lead you through Alexandria’s historic Old Town, recognized as one of the top five small towns by Condé Nast Traveler Readers since 2018.
When we travel, the real value persists in the importance of the sites visited, which is precisely what provides our experience, distinguishing us from the rest...!

What's Included

Mansion Tour Tickets
Mount Vernon Tickets
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The hotel indicated in your reservation must be located within Washington DC.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    George Washington's Mount Vernon

    Your assigned tour guide will bring the region’s rich history to life as you travel along the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway, following the banks of the Potomac River toward Mount Vernon. Upon arrival, enjoy an 11-minute orientation film courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, followed by a guided visit of George Washington’s beautifully restored 1799 mansion. Continue exploring the estate at your own pace. Discover 18th-century plantation life through its original and reconstructed buildings, and observe innovative farming practices demonstrated by costumed interpreters (April through October). Visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington at their tomb, and explore the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center, where interactive exhibits, the Revolutionary War 4D Theater, and historical collections offer deeper insight into Washington’s extraordinary legacy. Concluding your visit at the gift shop.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Old Town

    On the return journey, discover the charm and historic character of Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749. Your guide will introduce you to significant landmarks, fascinating historical events, and lesser-known stories that reveal the city's important place in American history. A scenic sightseeing drive across the Potomac River will bring you back to Washington, DC, concluding this memorable journey through two remarkable destinations that shaped the nation's history.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No wheelchairs, neither proficient handling available. Vehicles are Panoramic Mini-bus, not equipped with handicap hydraulic accessibility. However, a transport chair can be accommodated.
Supplied by Journal Tour & Travels, LLC

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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