Mount Vernon - Old Town Alexandria Private Tour.

Overview

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Step Back in Time with our Revolutionary War Encampment: Experience the American Revolution as you walk through an 18th-century Continental Army encampment featuring soldiers' tents and an officer’s tent.

Enhance your Washington DC experience by visiting Mount Vernon, fill up those gaps in history with knowledge and revive those passages in time that mark today’s difference.

Subsequently let our tour guide take you through the charms of historic Old Town Alexandria, selected Top 5 Best Small City by Condé Nast Traveler Reader since 2018.

When traveling, true value lingers on the significance of visited sites, which is precisely what our experience provides, distinguishing us from the rest…!
Due to preservation work, some rooms in the Mansion may be off-view. Check the tour itinerary for more details.
Let's support the Mansion Revitalization Project...!

City: Washington DC

Sat 14 Jun

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Starting at $490.00

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Sat 14 Jun

Starting at $490.00

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What's Included

Mansion Tour Tickets

Mount Vernon Tickets

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.

What To Expect

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Assigned tour guide will recount historical facts of the area while driving along the banks of the Potomac River through the GW Parkway. Upon arrival an 11-minute orientation film courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association; continued by a guided visit of George Washington restored 1799 mansion. Leisure time on your own to walk and discover innovative farming practices that costumed interpreters demonstrate (April through October) Original and reconstructed buildings that shows what life was like on this 18th-century plantation, George & Martha Washington 1831 Tomb. Walk into the D.W Reynolds Museum where you will grasp GW legacy, experiencing the revolutionary war 4D theater, ending your visit at the gift shop.

George Washington's Mount Vernon

IMPORTANT information about Mansion Revitalization Project. From 2023-2026, Mount Vernon will embark on a landmark preservation project to safeguard the Mansion’s original building fabric and ensure its structural integrity for generations to come. What to expect: The Estate Remains Open During Preservation Work. Mansion: During ongoing preservation work, some of the Mansion's rooms are off-view. The museum, historic grounds, tomb, slave memorial, farm, and gardens remain OPEN. Education Center The Education Center exhibit on George Washington’s life is closed for an extensive rebuild and will reopen in 2026. The museum exhibit Mount Vernon: Story of An American Icon, located next to the Education Center, remains OPEN.

Old Town

On your way back, 1749 Old Town Alexandria would be explored, pointing out relevant historical events and landmarks that are often overlooked by travelers. A sightseeing drive crossing the Potomac will bring us back into the nation’s capital, ending this wonderful and unique experience.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (21)

Freedom22575655993

Oct 2023

Absolutely worth it! From start to finish, our experience was fantastic. Communication after booking the tour was clear and timely. Received a confirmation text the day before the tour and again the next morning. Received a text from the tour guide when he was about 5 minutes away from the pick up location. Frank, our tour guide, was friendly and accommodating, and full of knowledge that truly enhanced our day and the entire experience. He walked us around and explained everything, answering questions along the way, yet also gave us space to explore on our own. He was flexible when we wanted to spend more/less time in certain areas, while making sure we stayed on track with enough time to visit Alexandria, which was important for us. Highly recommend this tour and this tour company!

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Thank you for the great review..! These are the stories that motivate us to continue giving our customers a high-level experience. We are very pleased to have met your expectations...!!

marthasor

Jul 2023

This is a really great tour company. Once I booked, I immediately received a confirmation and also received reminders regarding our upcoming tour. On the day of our tour, our tour guide texted me to let us know he had arrived, promptly and kindly greeted us and took us on the tour, as described. He chatted as we drove, giving us some background info on the area and Mt. Vernon so we were very well prepared once we arrived at the site. We were a little early for our scheduled house tour (they schedule and provide the tickets) so he walked us around the grounds pointing out other areas of interest. He also, promptly greeted us once we were done with the house tour to point out the gardens and other outbuildings. He then gave us a little free time to get something to eat and explore the museum. We then had a lovely drive through Old Town Alexandria on our way back to DC. It was very well run and professional. Louie, our tour guide, was, obviously, very experienced at his job. I almost wish, however, I had booked more time to explore some of Alexandria! We will have to do that on our next visit. For our family, this really was the perfect tour of Mt. Vernon. Thank you, Journal Tour!

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Taking the time to leave such a great review about our service, has really made our day! We have passed your kind words on to our team. We always aim to delight our customers with outstanding experiences and attention to detail. Thank you for choosing us to be your host!!

jrodica

May 2023

This tour was a great experience, my two sisters and I took our mother to DC as a Mother’s Day present. My mother speaks a little bit of English, so we selected the tour in Spanish. Our guide, Luis, (Luigi) was outstanding. Through story telling he painted a beautiful portrait of what we were about to experience. We could only imagine the times, the vestments, the beautiful scenes at Mt. Vernon and we weren’t there yet! This experience is definitely one to remember, not only because of how rich in history, but also because I shared it with my mother and sisters. I will definitely repeat it with my children in a couple years and hope Luigi is still there. Thank you for the amazing experience.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thanks for your great review..! These are the stories that motivate us to continue giving our customers a high-level experience. Encantados de ser su anfitrión en la Capital de la Nación!