Tour Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon with guide and transportation
5 Hours
Up to 50 people
Guide, transport, tickets
Explore Old Town Alexandria and George Washington’s Mount Vernon on a fully guided five-hour private tour with transportation. Walk historic streets, tour the mansion, and visit the gardens and grounds with admission included.
No food or beverages may be consumed aboard the tour bus. Vehicles are not equipped with lifts or ramps; you must be able to board and disembark on your own or with help from a traveling companion.
All DC private tours carry a 7-day cancellation policy, and tour booking insurance is not available for private tours.
No. Do not consume food or beverages aboard the tour bus. Chilled water is provided, but please enjoy it outside of the vehicle.
Vehicles are not equipped with lifts, ramps, or other Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant features. If you bring a foldable wheelchair, mobility scooter, or walker, it will be stored inside the bus, and you must be able to board and disembark on your own or with help from a traveling companion.
Keep track of your personal belongings during the tour. The operator is not responsible for lost or stolen items, and if an item is recovered, you are expected to cover any shipping costs to return it.
400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Standing on the wide piazza of George Washington's Mount Vernon, the Potomac River stretches out below in a broad, glittering sweep that looks much as it did in the eighteenth century. The mansion's white-painted facade, formal gardens, and working farm create a vivid sense of the world Washington built and tended. George Washington's Mount Vernon rewards slow, attentive visits, where every outbuilding, slave memorial, and kitchen garden adds texture to the story of America's founding generation.
The guides here consistently steal the show. Multiple reviewers rave about specific personalities like Dion, Christopher, Nick McCall, Rae, and Derek, praising their deep historical knowledge, charismatic energy, and ability to keep groups engaged throughout entire tours. These aren't just scripted presentations either. Guides field impromptu questions with ease, share captivating stories at each landmark, and genuinely seem to love what they do. The comfortable mini-buses and skilled drivers like Kareem, Shawn, and Mr. Parker add another layer of professionalism to the experience. Tours range from daytime explorations of Mt. Vernon and Old Town Alexandria to evening adventures like the DC At Dusk and Night tours. Even when weather turned miserable or the government shutdown threatened plans, the company adapted smoothly, staying communicative and solution-focused. One reviewer appreciated receiving a partial refund without having to ask. History enthusiasts will find the reenactments and architectural details particularly rewarding, though really anyone looking for an informative, well-paced introduction to DC's landmarks seems to come away delighted.
This tour and Sam, the tour guide is EXACTLY what you need if you want to see (and learn) a lot in a day. The tour was easy to find, simple instructions for all people and they were very accommodating to people who needed extra help. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He was fun, friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! Not only did he share so much information throughout the tour, but also added in more stories and answered questions with even more knowledge. At dinner after the tour, we even said how much we would not have known just walking around these sites in our own. Even at sites, other people that weren’t in the tour would come to listen to Sam. We are still so impressed by him! Our driver, Cortez, was awesome! The bus was clean, he was always ready for us and each time we got back in the bus, the temperature was great and it smelled fresh and clean. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
Mandy DeVerna
May 14, 2026
This tour and Sam, the tour guide is EXACTLY what you need if you want to see (and learn) a lot in a day. The tour was easy to find, simple instructions for all people and they were very accommodating to people who needed extra help. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He was fun, friendly and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! Not only did he share so much information throughout the tour, but also added in more stories and answered questions with even more knowledge. At dinner after the tour, we even said how much we would not have known just walking around these sites in our own. Even at sites, other people that weren’t in the tour would come to listen to Sam. We are still so impressed by him! Our driver, Cortez, was awesome! The bus was clean, he was always ready for us and each time we got back in the bus, the temperature was great and it smelled fresh and clean. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
Mandy DeVerna
May 14, 2026