Alexandria: Private Tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour
ID: GYG412220-748539
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private tour of George Washington's expansive Mount Vernon Estate with a local guide. Visit several points of interest, landmarks, and historical sites with entry tickets.
Discover the most popular historical sites of Alexandria during this half or full-day outing with a local guide. Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Pohick Church, and the US Army Museum on this private tour with entry tickets.
Start your day with a 20-minute drive along the Potomac River on the George Washington Parkway. Once you arrive, enjoy a 4-hour tour of the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds including the many outbuildings and gardens, George Washington's tomb, museum, and education center.
Throughout the day learn from your guide, a former Mount Vernon history interpreter who lives on land formerly a part of the estate and who is an avid student of George Washington and colonial history.
Half-day tours will return to Old Town Alexandria for a driving tour of its colonial homes and sites. Full-day tours may choose to visit George Washington's working grist mill and distillery, George Mason's Gunston Hall, Woodlawn Plantation, Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, and Pohick Church.
Don't miss the exciting new Museum of The US Army with amazing artifacts from America's wars since 1775. Witness landing craft from D-Day, a representation of the trenches in World War I, a Sherman tank from World War II, drones from Afghanistan, and a gallery of art painted by soldiers.
Return to Old Town Alexandria for a driving tour of one of colonial America's most important ports.
Highlights
- Explore the mansion and grounds of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
- Enjoy the quaint streets and historic sights of Old Town Alexandria with a guide
- Choose from a selection of historic sites also related to George Washington
- Learn about the life and times of America's founding father
- See historical artifacts from America's wars at the Museum of the US Army
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Some optional sites are seasonal
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
Meet your guide in a blue SUV at Huntington Metro Station/Upper Level, or at any hotel in Alexandria, Crystal City, or National Harbor.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
