The 12 Best Old Town Alexandria Tours

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

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

Travel by small bus from central Washington DC to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, with admission, a reserved mansion visit, and about three hours to explore. Your guide, often Robert, Ali, Bobby, or Chris, also points out Old Alexandria sights, including Lee’s boyhood home and Christ Church.

“He was knowledgeable, flexible and nice. He didn't solicit tips or reviews.. He provided local insight about old town alexandria.”

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2.Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

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

Travel from central Washington DC to Old Town Alexandria and George Washington’s Mount Vernon in about five hours. Expect a guided Alexandria walk, mansion tour, museum access, and commentary from guides such as Christopher, Joey, Elvis, and Dion. Lunch is extra, and some mansion rooms remain closed during renovation.

“Our guide Christopher was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and took his time to answer questions. There were a few older ladies in our group and he made sure they were well taken care of throughout the whole tour. The best part was his random facts and good humor. This made the trip to Old Alexandria and Mount Vernon that much better.”

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

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

Travel from central DC to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Joey, Christopher, Terry, Elvis, and Brittany bring Washington’s story to life. Mount Vernon admission and bottled water are included, but mansion access is limited during renovation through 2026.

“Our tour guide Christopher, and driver Kareem, were terrific. We learned a lot of history and really enjoyed seeing the actual home and belongings of our first President. Walking around the property, seeing the gardens, out buildings, and tomb was enlightening. Contemplating the lives of the slaves was a somber element as well.”

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4.Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about four hours at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an inside visit to the Mansion, then explore Old Town Alexandria with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Edgar, Dion, Christopher, and Mr. Map tailor the pace, while luxury-bus transport connects the two historic sites.

“Christopher was awesome! We booked a 5 hour tour of Alexandria and Mt Vernon. We are an active family and Christopher quickly adapted when we told him we’d like to also add Arlington to our itinerary. We saw it all in 5 hours. He put us right in the right place at the tomb of the unknown soldier to have the best view of the guard inspection. We really enjoyed our time with him. It was a great day!”

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5.Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria

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

Take a round-trip Potomac Water Taxi from 950 Wharf St SW to Old Town Alexandria and back. The roughly 35-minute ride offers views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. Your boat may be Miss Mallory or Matthew Hayes.

“Comfortable trip with beautiful views. Long enough to enjoy the scenery but not so long you'll be bored.”

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6.Holiday Lights Tour of Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about three hours seeing Washington DC holiday lights and Christmas trees from a climate-controlled bus, with stops at the National Christmas Tree, CityCenterDC, the Capitol, Embassy Row, and Old Town Alexandria. Guides such as Derek, Elvis, Deon, and Nick have added history and humor to past departures.

“The tour needs to start earlier. Some of the buildings referenced we couldn’t really see in the dark. The windows on the bus were fogged up. We should have been able to get off of the bus in Alexandria but didn’t. It was not worth the money I paid.”

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

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

Travel from central DC to Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria with a guide such as Robert or Joe. You get estate admission, a reserved mansion time, multilingual audio options, and about two hours at Washington’s home, though Alexandria is mainly a drive-by tour.

“Our tour driver was nice and he gave us some history and pointed out some famous buildings along our way to Mount Vernon and Alexandra Town. The tour of George Washington home was great and we enjoyed the history and the beautiful home and sceneries of the property. We only wish it wasn’t so rushed during the guided tour of the house. They rushed us from room to room and was not very informative. We upgraded our tour with Arlington Cemetery so I asked our driver if I could leave my heavy gift bags that we bought from the GW museum on the bus he said No. He said his…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $158

Pack Washington’s essential sights into one day with an English-speaking guide, coach transport, and timed stops at the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more. After the morning monuments, continue to Old Alexandria and spend two hours at Mount Vernon, including admission and an audio tour.

“Had Ali today and had a great time. He was very knowledgable about the city and was patient with all of his guests when they had questions”

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9.Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Capitol Hill to Mount Vernon for four hours of grounds, mansion, museum, education center, and enslaved workers’ quarters. Your guide may include stories from Washington’s life, then drive through Old Town Alexandria. The group is capped at 14, but the Alexandria walk should be confirmed before booking.

“The driver never arrive. They cancel one our after the meeting time. They said it was close. I review it and it was open”

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10.Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from your Washington DC hotel to Mount Vernon along the Potomac, tour George Washington’s 1799 mansion, explore the estate at your own pace, then see historic Old Town Alexandria. Guides include Louie, Frank, Luis, and Heidi, with English service listed.

“We had such a great time on this tour. Louie was so informative of telling us the history of Mount Vernon and the area around it. He was so nice letting us take our time to look at everything we wanted to see and be able to take pictures. If you have time, this is a must tour to take.”

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11.Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip

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

Travel from the Hyatt Regency to Mount Vernon with an English-speaking guide, then tour Washington’s mansion, gardens, and museum. The drive includes Old Town Alexandria landmarks, though Alexandria is mainly a narrated drive with little time for photos. Guide Robert earns special praise for his anecdotes.

“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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12.Old Town Alexandria in a Day with Round Trip Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $119

Travel by ferry from Washington, D.C., then walk through Old Town Alexandria with an English-speaking guide. Visit Carlyle House, Christ Church, Gadsby’s Tavern, and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, enjoy a cupcake, ride the King Street Trolley, and return by boat.

“Nice overview of historical sites. The church visit was a highlight. Jjana was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. A real treat for us.”

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