Old Town Alexandria Attractions & Things to do

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, explore the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.
Duration: 5 hours.

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and get a guided tour of the mansion. On the way back at Old town Alexandria guests would have opportunity to see Christ church where George Washington worshiped, see and sit on a pew reseved for George Washington. Also guests would see George Washington’s town house.
Duration: 5 hours.

Explore Old Town Alexandria at your pace, anytime. See the sites George Washington frequented, including his house. Walk along the cobblestone streets. Learn about the history, civil war, and people. Walk down picturesque alleys. And all in an hour!

From museums and libraries to historic landmarks, alleyways, cobblestones streets and a very famous restaurant, we’re about to take a stroll through the days of yore!

Why choose this tour?

This is a smart phone guided tour that uses GPS to play as you walk. It's like a person, but better.
Go anytime at your own pace
The tour is professionally produced with narration and music
See the main sites and hear their stories, just like other tours, only at your pace.

Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

The home of the first president, first in war, first in peace, and the man of integrity and honor.

Tour conducted by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke.

Duration: 6 hours.

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, the guide takes you through the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a guided bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.
Return to DC take a two to three hours dinner brake and continue on the night tour starting and ending at the same spot 400 New jersey ave NW
Duration: 8 hours.

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and get a guided tour of the mansion. On the way back at Old town Alexandria guests would have opportunity to see Christ church where George Washington worshiped. Also guests would see George Washington’s town house.
Duration: 7 hours.

Experience first hand where George Washington, America’s founding father lived, walked and dined. Guest would have the opportunity to explore the Mount Vernon property and get a guided tour of the mansion. On the way back at Old town Alexandria guests would have opportunity to see Christ church where George Washington worshiped, see and sit on a pew reseved for George Washington. Also guests would see George Washington’s town house.
Duration: 5 hours 20 minutes.

Enjoy a walking guided tour of the grounds of George Washington's Mount Vernon! We can pick you up from your hotel, museum, point of interest within the pick up radius, just let us know! We then depart together to Mount Vernon where we will drive by Old town Alexandria before arriving to the estate. We will enter the private grounds together, entering the Texas gate, to then continue through the Ford Orientation Center, have a guided tour of the interior of Washington's Mansion, visit the new room which is the grandest space in the house, the Little Parlor, Washington's private study, Lafayette Room and so much more! We will then exit and visit Washington' and Martha Washington's gardens (Upper garden and green house), visit the original out buildings, enslaved quarters, slave memorial, Washington's tomb and much more!
Duration: 4 hours.

Where the nation was dreamed, envisioned, planned. Residence of the first President of the United States, Mount Vernon is fully preserved and one of the most visited historical points in the region. Next to, one
charming and bucolic city also preserved from the colonial era, Old Town Alexandria. There you can go to the same restaurant, church and streets frequented by George Washington. A trip back in time with stunning streets, restaurants and shops for
All tastes.
Duration: 4 hours.

Escape busy Washington, D.C. for an afternoon and enjoy a historic journey to Alexandria’s Old Town. With convenient transportation and a knowledgeable guide, this tour makes it easy to experience one of America’s best-preserved colonial towns. After a scenic boat trip down the Potomac to Old Town Alexandria, you'll disembark to begin your journey through hundreds of years of American history. Step inside the storied Gadsby’s Tavern, where Washington and Jefferson once dined; explore the elegant Carlyle House, a social center in colonial times; pause for a snack at a local bakery; continue your journey in Washington's footsteps at his parish, Christ Church Alexandria, where Washington himself prayed—and so much more. You'll even glide down King Street on a vintage trolley and enjoy free time to explore this quaint town’s art galleries, shops, and cafes before you hop back on the boat for a relaxing return cruise to D.C.
Duration: 5 hours.