Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour
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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...!5 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, United States, 22121Assigned 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.
4 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, United States, 22121IMPORTANT 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.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Old Town
, Alexandria, United States, 22314On 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- The hotel indicated in your reservation must be located within Washington DC.
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- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketMore info or promos visit us journaltourtravels.com journaltours@gmail.comCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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