Mount Vernon - Old Town Alexandria Private Tour.

Overview

Distillery & Gristmill Now Open "Saturdays and Sundays, April - October".
New attraction available "March - December"
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

Make a reservation

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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)

pw9999

Apr 2023

Our guide picked us up directly from our D.C. hotel and we drove directly to Mt. Vernon. He was courteous, knowledgeable and accommodating to our desires. Even though we ran past allotted time, we were not rushed. Much better than a group tour.

Response from Host

May 2023

Thanks for the 5 stars review..! We appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future.

Troy_C

Apr 2023

Very professional driver full of facts about every place we visited. I would recommend this to anyone and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about our service. We look forward to be your host in another excellent experience in the Nation's Capital!

Lois A

Apr 2023

A private tour is the way to go. We were six adults and a 6 month old baby. Louie was a very knowledgeable and flexible guide. He took great care of us the entire time. He stayed with us and provided background information while touring the grounds, waited while we toured the home, made reservations for lunch at the restaurant, wrestled the stroller, etc. He was very accommodating with our request to stay longer at Mt. Vernon. A private tour was the best decision we made during our DC vacation. I can’t say enough good things about our tour. (P.S. skip the Mt. Vernon restaurant. It was our decision to dine there, not Journey’s and it was a very bad decision on our part. Food and service were very disappointing)

Response from Host

Apr 2023

We are very pleased to have met your expectations..!! Thanks for your wonderful comment, we are committed to service.