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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €538 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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, recognised as one of the top five small towns by Condé Nast Traveller 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…!

Activity location

  • George Washington's Mount Vernon
    • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
    • 22121, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • George Washington's Mount Vernon
    • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
    • 22121, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States

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Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€537.66 x 1 Traveller€537.66
Total
Price is €537.66
Until Tue, 3 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Mansion Tour Tickets
  • Inclusions
    Mount Vernon Tickets
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • 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.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

George Washington's Mount Vernon

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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 towards 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 Centre, where interactive exhibits, the Revolutionary War 4D Theatre, and historical collections offer deeper insight into Washington’s extraordinary legacy. Concluding your visit at the gift shop.

Old Town

  • 35m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    George Washington's Mount Vernon
    • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
    • 22121, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    George Washington's Mount Vernon
    • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
    • 22121, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States

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