Category Old Town Alexandria Tours

Washington DC · OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA TOURS

The 15 Best Old Town Alexandria Tours from DC

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Across the river in Virginia, Old Town Alexandria is cobbled streets, colonial taverns and a working waterfront, an easy half-day from the District. The best tours are below, many paired with Mount Vernon, with prices, durations and how each one gets you there and back.

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC - What to expect when the mansion is under renovation

1.Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 874 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Half-day Mount Vernon plus Old Town Alexandria drive-by. Reserved mansion time, guided narration, and easy DC round-trip transport.

“Got to the designated spot without any issues. The tour bus was already there, easy to spot. Our "tour" guide aka driver, Chris, was very nice and informative. I thought it was interesting that we went through the neighborhood before reaching our destination. I appreciated it because it was nice see how the homes looked. The drive was very comfortable and not long. The headset mic was perfect because I can hear Chris from the back of the small bus. We had three hours at Mount Vernon. That was enough time. Sadly, the day we visited, house was in construction so we couldn't go in all the rooms. The doll…”

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From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour - From the US Navy Memorial: A Smooth Start in DC

2.From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 393 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

A guided half-day from Washington DC to Old Town Alexandria and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, with guided tours and museum access.

“Our guide Elvis was great, our driver Khalif was great. The trip was the trip was fantastic other than a really obnoxious fellow passenger. I learned so much about George Washington and his life at Mount Vernon! We did not get a walking tour around Alexandria, which was disappointing, but we did get to stop at Christchurch and look around. I plan to go back to both places because there was no way we could see everything. My friend and I really enjoyed our trip.”

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Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC

Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC - Meeting at US Navy Memorial Plaza and Getting Oriented Fast

3.Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

A half-day coach ride pairs **Mount Vernon** and Old Town Alexandria for a guided history day from DC, with comfortable transport and live commentary.

“It was incredible experience. Especially, our guide, Elvis is very knowledgeable on General Washington, capital and old town Alexandria, he share a lot of interesting thing with us which made my tour more memorable!”

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Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour - George Washington’s Mount Vernon: why the mansion tour is the core

4.Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,044Top rated

A private 5-hour DC tour pairing Mount Vernon mansion time with a guided walk in Alexandria, plus lunch break options on the waterfront.

“Dion was an amazing and engaging guide. We got so much more than a tour of Mount Vernon - we got a history of the area of Alexandria, our first president and his complicated life, and of Washington DC itself. We enjoyed this tour tremendously. If you can do private, I will always recommend it. You have time to do the things you want and a person like Dion to make it happen.”

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Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria

Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria - Getting On at 950 Wharf St SW: Tickets, Boats, and Timing

5.Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · from $19Best value

Hop the Potomac from D.C. Wharf to Alexandria Old Town for $19.80. A quick 35-minute cruise with major monument views.

“Nice way to see the area from the water. Ride was relaxing and the crew was professional and friendly. It’s not a narrated site seeing tour - but they didn’t sell it as such, so that’s fine. We enjoyed it very much.”

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Holiday Lights Tour of Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria

Holiday Lights Tour of Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria - Your 20-minute stops: what you’ll actually see in the dark

Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat - Riding the Mount Vernon Trail: Flat-ish Fun, Shaded Breaks, Great Photos

7.Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 50 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $74

Rent a bike in Alexandria, ride the Potomac Trail to Mount Vernon, self-guided by audio, then cruise back to D.C. by boat.

“Great bike trail from D.C. to Mt. Vernon-well laid out and easy to follow the trail. Super relaxing to ride and is virtually flat. Bikes were in good shape and I cycle a lot on my own time. We picked up the bikes in Old Town Alexandria and headed out on our own from there. The bike hand off probably could have gone better-there was no repair kit and we had to ask to adjust the seats and ask for a tool. I asked what if we have a flat and the staff person gave me a cell phone number to call. The whole trip is almost all by the…”

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC - Washington Monument talk and the George Washington Memorial Parkway drive

8.George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Coach trip from DC to Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria with audio estate tour, tomb access, and Potomac views. 5-hour group day.

“Do not go on this tour. The Mansion is under renovations and you can only see one room for a few minutes. The driver was aggressive and rude, demanding a tip 'with a zero on the end of the note' before we got off the bus. The tickets are $20 to get in. This is essentially an absolutely ripped off drive. The tour operators never told us we couldn't view the mansion as it was under renovation. The driver maintained he knew nothing about it, even though he does the tour twice a day. He demanded to know where all passengers were going that evening in order to try to…”

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Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria - Getting started at 400 New Jersey Ave NW (and why that matters)

Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria

Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria - Mount Vernon walkthrough: mansion, museum, and the big-picture story

Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour - Along the Potomac: GW Parkway Views and the 11-Minute Film

11.Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $467

Private Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria tour with hotel pickup, restored 1799 mansion visit, and a guided Potomac drive.

“Having a person driver pick you up at your hotel and willing to go by and stop at various places along the way was great. The vehicle was both roomy and comfortable. But best of all, our driver and our driver/guide Louie was extremely knowledgeable about the places we visited.”

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Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns! - The two houses tied to Washington, and the end-of-war social moment

Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl - Meeting at Gadsby’s Tavern: Finding Your Guide Fast

13.Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

A 2-hour haunted pub crawl in Old Town Alexandria with ghost stories, Carlyle House lore, and drink stops for $30.

“This tour was terrible and I’d like to request a full refund. We arrived and were told there were over 60 people for the tour so another guide was coming and we’d be split up. We were in one group to start and went to the Gadsby Tavern, we were brought in and immediately escorted out and told it was too crowded and we could come back on our own after the tour ended if we wanted. We then went to the Carlyle House. There was an event going on that the tour guide was unaware of so he told us normally we’d be taken inside but he could not…”

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Washington DC: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip

Washington DC: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip - Mount Vernon’s mansion tour: intro video, reserved entry, and time to breathe

14.Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Half-day guided trip to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria with reserved mansion time and scenic narration from downtown DC.

“Our tour guide, Robert, was great, making the drive from DC to Mt Vernon entertaining and interesting with lots of historical anecdotes and points of interest along the way. Once at Mt Vernon, we had plenty of free time to tour. I would recommend it as an easy and convenient way to see Mt Vernon if you’re in DC without your own car.”

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Alexandria: Phantoms of the Potomac Walking Tour

Alexandria: Phantoms of the Potomac Walking Tour - Timing and how long you’ll actually be walking