Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

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
US Navy Memorial Plaza
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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Stefanie_l
Jul 12, 2025
Fabulous tour! - Fantastic tour! Our guide Christopher was so knowledgeable and entertaining. His enthusiasm for the historical content radiated from him and made the trip a memorable one. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour of Alexandria and Mount Vernon is a must see stop!
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Julie
Jul 9, 2025
An amazing day! - Christopher was an amazing guide! You could tell his love for history. This day trip was time well spent. I highly recommend it!
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679wendeeh
Jun 29, 2025
Highly recommend this tour - Joey our tour guide was full of knowledge. She told so many interesting facts and stories. She was able to answer all questions any of us had. I highly recommend this tour. Leonard was a great driver navigating our drive to/from DC. Mount Vernon is a must see. Even with renovations in progress was fascinating.
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Stephanielp5490js
Jun 28, 2025
Great tour made better with Mr Deion! - Mr Deion was amazing along with Mr Earl and Mr Calvin. Mr Deion has been doing this for over 30 years so really knows a lot about everything not just about Mt Vernon and the area around Alexandria but also any questions during the trip. He truly is one of the best tour guides I ever had, domestically and internationally. He has a plethora of knowledge not just about the tour but about everything in the world. He is also very mindful of each person's condition and has the forethought to make our tours easier. That day, it was 101 degrees and in DC, that is hot!! He made sure to look for shade and gave us plenty of water. He is also flexible with our interests. We really enjoyed our tour with Mr Deion and the whole crew.
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Sarahemilyconn
May 24, 2025
Incredible!!!! - Christopher’s tour was absolutely incredible. The best tour guide I’ve ever had a tour with. Visiting Mount Vernon was definitely a life highlight - absolutely beautiful and full of history! Can’t wait to go on another tour with Chris!
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Trek60749108450
May 13, 2025
Fun and Informative! Highly recommend! - Our tour guide, Elvis, was the cream of the crop! He made the day trip very worthwhile, fun, informative, and comfortable! He and the driver, John, went out of their way to drop me off at the airport on our way back! I didn't even ask. Highly recommend this company and the Mt. Vernon/Alexandria trip!
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Eileenm140
May 10, 2025
Good day out at Mount Vernon - Great trip, very friendly driver and tour guide. The tour guide was so knowledgable and we learned lots. The time spent at Mount Vernon was pleasant, both viewing the grounds and an interesting lunch. Thank you to one and all for a lovely day out.
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Dana_m
Apr 7, 2025
My parents did this tour... - My parents did this tour and loved it. They learned a lot at Mt Vernon and in Alexandria.Thank you!!
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Tracy_f
Jun 21, 2025
Mt.Vernon Tour with enjoyable host! - Entrance and tour of mansion very limited .overall tour very informative with great host Elvis , and tour driver Maggie were very enjoyable and kept tour group engaged.
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Jamie_a
Apr 6, 2025
Lackluster - I would not recommend taking this tour on a Sunday or until 2026. While we stopped at the Church in Alexandria it was just a stop because there are active services on Sunday, no other stops in Alexandria - Alexandria is more of a drive through. Mt. Vernon is closed for remodeling and you can only view 2 rooms and the kitchen. We did not get to see the gardens, etc. even with the limited house tour the tour seemed rushed and unorganized. More focus on the “enslaved” people vs. George Washington and family. The guide mentioned several times that she hasn’t done this tour in a while so someone probably called out sick today. I do not feel that we got any benefit by being with a tour group. The free audio tour would have been sufficient vs the $300+ we paid for this lackluster experience.
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From $109
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).