Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide

3.6 (30 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation

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Tomb of George Washington and family — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

George Washington Mansion — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore early American history on a guided walking tour led by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, offering expert insight and storytelling that elevates each stop along the journey.

Visit historic grounds including preserved entrances to slave quarters, a historic well site, and key landscape features that reveal daily life on a colonial estate. A guided visit to the mansion is included, providing context on architecture, household life, and the people who lived and worked there.

Optionally, learn about the quarry associated with George Washington and its connection to early American construction and enslaved labor.

The tour continues into Old Town Alexandria, with optional time for lunch while exploring one of America’s most historic colonial port cities, including its ties to slavery and historic slave trade sites.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Washington DC Legend Tours

Ages: Children (3–5 years) · Youth (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Mount Vernon Museum
Included: Bottled water: Cold water
Included: Admission to Mount Vernon
Included: George Washington's Mansion

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

George Washington's Mount Vernon

4 hours Admission included

Walking tour through the plantation and the forest, slaves' quarters, visiting the mansion, the museum, and the education center.
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

one hour

Walking tour of historic colonial houses of Old Town Alexandria.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

30 min Admission not included

Optional visit.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.