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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour
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Mount Vernon
About
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...! The restoration of each room of the Mansion has been completed thanks to the collaboration of great experts.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Mansion Tour Tickets
Mount Vernon Tickets
Lunch
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...! The restoration of each room of the Mansion has been completed thanks to the collaboration of great experts.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Mansion Tour Tickets
Mount Vernon Tickets
Lunch
Itinerary
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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.
4 hours
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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.
35 minutes
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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: The restoration of each room in the Mansion and each outbuilding is accomplished through the collaboration of experts in multiple fields.
The museum, historic grounds, tomb, slave memorial, farm, and gardens are OPEN.
Education Center
A new George Washington exhibit will open in March 2026.