Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide
- Duration6 hours
- Max Travelers14 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Day Trips
Overview
Explore early American history on a guided walking tour led by world-renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, offering expert insight and storytelling that elevates each stop along the journey.
Visit historic grounds including preserved entrances to slave quarters, a historic well site, and key landscape features that reveal daily life on a colonial estate. A guided visit to the mansion is included, providing context on architecture, household life, and the people who lived and worked there.
Optionally, learn about the quarry associated with George Washington and its connection to early American construction and enslaved labor.
The tour continues into Old Town Alexandria, with optional time for lunch while exploring one of America’s most historic colonial port cities, including its ties to slavery and historic slave trade sites.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
What's included
Mount Vernon Museum
Cold water
Admission to Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mansion
What's Not included
Lunch
Itinerary
Walking tour through the plantation and the forest, slaves' quarters, visiting the mansion, the museum, and the education center.
Walking tour of historic colonial houses of Old Town Alexandria.
Optional visit.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.