About this experience

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...!

At a glance

Duration: 5 hr
Private experience

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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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What is included

Mansion Tour Tickets
Mount Vernon Tickets

Not included

Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

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.

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.

Meeting and pickup information

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

Languages and tickets

Portuguese — Guide
English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Journal Tour & Travels, LLC

Accessibility and practical details

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.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

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

Which guide languages are listed?

Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What accessibility information is provided?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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 is the cancellation policy?