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

Sun 05 Oct

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Starting at $490.00

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Sun 05 Oct

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)

H4952ZTnoras

Mar 2023

We hired a driver/guide to Mt Vernon. By doing so we could take our time, have someone very knowledgeable at hand. As well, Louie, our guide, took us through Old Alexandria. He’s super flexible and fun. I can recommend him and his tour company.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We look forward to be your host again in the future! Thank you..!

jasonmW4493FX

Mar 2023

I initially thought I got scammed. We literally payed this price to be driven to Mt Vernon, dropped off by ourselves and then met for the return drive to our hotel. That was unclear in the description and unexpected. We are a family of six with older/adult kids and have enjoyed guided tours in several cities. We did a few other guided tours in DC. (National Mall, Arlington Cemetery and Archives) I’ve never done a private tour that did not include a guide for the duration of our tour. One of our other guides confirmed that he guides at Mt Vernon with his clients. The positives: we were picked up at our hotel in a very comfortable vehicle. Our guide was very nice and seemed knowledgeable during the little time we spent with him. There was some confusion over the length of the tour and the operators took care of it and communicated quickly and clearly. But that caused some confusion on the back end of the tour when we met at the appointed time and didn’t get to stop at old town Alexandria. (We had done a drive through of a few blocks on the way). This tour was the same price as the others we’ve done that included a guide for the main attractions. This was a very expensive Uber!

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Quote: I initially thought I got scammed. We literally paid this price to be driven to Mt Vernon, dropped off by ourselves and then met for the return drive to our hotel. At Journal Tour and Travels “We Never, ever drop off our clients and leave them by their selves neither scam nor Swindell anyone, as suggested.” The six-hour tour is performed exactly as its written on the description, it begins at hotel pick up 9:30am. and ends at hotel 3:30pm. The assigned tour guide initiates its historical narrative of the experience while driving through Old Town Alexandria, and GW Parkway once in the plantation, he/she walks with group into the orientation pavilion follow up by the grounds, explains in detail the itinerary to be followed and line group for their scheduled mansion tour… Not before letting them know that he/she will assist them with any request they may have, from beginning to end of service. (The experienced is design so parties have their privacy, however assigned tour guide are always in the grounds one text away). Quote: I’ve never done a private tour that did not include a guide for the duration of our tour. One of our other guides confirmed that he guides at Mt Vernon with his clients. Correct: “Meaning he/she is a Mt Vernon private tour guide and remains with its clients for the duration of its tour, that is one hour, with a ticket price of $500.00” See Viator link bellow. Quote: On the back end of the tour when we met at the appointed time and didn’t get to stop at old town Alexandria. Based on text messages reviewed at 12:14 pm. tour guide was asked by passenger what time would they need to leave Mount Vernon plantation to stop at Old Town Alexandria.? Tour guide replies at 2:45 pm. is fine.! However, text msg reveals passengers head out at 3:26 pm. and logbook registers Vehicle leaving Mount Vernon at 3:34 pm. (There was no more time left to make other stop than the hotel). Quote: This was a very expensive Uber! No sir, our personnel are professional licensed tour guides registered at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Government of the District of Columbia, your party had an experienced professional Tour Guide licensed # TGL 20572 who followed the established itinerary and was grateful for your gratuity gesture, when awareness of a difference in hours of service was brought to his attention, immediately contacted company management and corrected the blunder. Assuring you in a text msg that he was at your entire disposal. Unfortunately, our experience was not the one you were looking for, reason why it is crucial to do comparison research when considering purchasing a service online. Since what for some people suits perfect others don’t. Thank you for taking the time to write the review and letting us clear out your doubts. Below links of similar tours for you to compare, helpful for future occasions. https://www.viator.com/tours/Washington-DC/Private-Tour-George-Washingtons-Mount-Vernon/d657-9136MVVIP https://www.viator.com/tours/Washington-DC/Mount-Vernon-and-Old-Town-Alexandria-Tour/d657-6349P28

Cruiser744878

Mar 2023

Great Day at Mt. Vernon ! We ( 2 adults , 3 teens) were picked up at our hotel and wished to Mt.Vernon by van . I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to bust Mt . Vernon ! Give yourself a full 5 hours to see it all . Worth every Penny !

Response from Host

Mar 2023

How wonderful!! Thank your for choosing us as your host. We are committed to service!