Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour
duration: 5 Hours cancellation_summary: Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours in Advance meeting_point: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 max_age: 99 group_size: 30 description: Visit the colorful and historic Old Town Alexandria and the historic former home of George Washington on this unmissable fully-guided tour of the two! Walk in the footsteps of Washington with this sensational five-hour excursion from the capital! You’ll be picked up in a luxurious, climate-controlled vehicle while your guide explains the significance of some of the city’s most recognizable monuments. A short drive brings you to the candy-colored architecture of Alexandria, where you can take a tour of some monuments notable to the former president – including the Masonic Temple and Christ Church. Arguably the birthplace of the city itself, George Washington’s former estate is located just 13 miles from the capital’s center. The second half of this tour involves a guided tour of the mansion, with entrance tickets to the mansion and gardens included. Interactive, historic reenactments bring the founding father’s story to life, while a guided tour of the grounds helps shine a light on his fascinating story. what_is_included: + Washington DC sightseeing bus tour + Climate-controlled luxury tour buses + Guided walks with expert tour guides and live narration + Bottled water on buses what_is_not_included: – Lunch (available, and payable separately) – Gratuities – Hotel pickup and drop-off itinerary: + US Navy Memorial Plaza (start/end) + George Washington's Mount Vernon: Museum and Education Center, Washington's Tomb, and Historic Mansion and Gardens Old Town Alexandria: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Historic Christ Church check_in_details: Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes before your departure time for a timely check in process. what_to_bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes. restrictions: While there will be some walking involved in the tour, your comfort is one of our top priorities. If you prefer, you are able to remain on the bus while sightseeing, as we do not require all guests to get off at every stop. disclaimers: Wheelchair & baby strollers accommodation: We strive to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Our small-capacity tour buses can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and foldable baby strollers. However, if you or a member of your party uses a full-size wheelchair that requires a ramp, we kindly ask you to contact us directly. We're more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate your mobility needs. Operational Dates: 7 days a week, rain or shine Blackout Days: Jan 1 New Year’s Day – All Tours Closed Jan 20 March for Life – Day Tours Closed Mar 18 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon – Day Tours Closed Apr 2 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler – Day Tours Closed Apr 15 National Cherry Blossom Parade® – Day Tours Closed May 7 National Women’s Half Marathon – Day Tours Closed May 28 AMVETS’ “Rolling to Remember” – Day Tours Closed May 29 Memorial Day – All Tours Closed July 4 Independence Day – All Tours Closed Aug 28 The Commitment March – Day Tours Closed Oct 8 Army Ten Miler – Day Tours Closed Oct 29 Marine Corps Marathon – Day Tours Closed Oct 31 Halloween – Night Tours Closed Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day – All Tours Closed Dec 24 Christmas Eve – Night Tours Closed Dec 25 Christmas Day – All Tours Closed Dec 31 New Year’s Eve – All Tours Closed Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are not provided Parking: Although there is no dedicated parking for our tours, many parking garages are nearby, along with street parking. Colonial Parking - 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW S&P Parking - 625 Indiana Avenue NW LAZ Parking - 601 E St NW Colonial Parking - 555 11th St NW Important Note: If you are on a night tour, DO NOT park at the garage directly below the Navy Memorial Plaza. Some garages (including the one at the address we depart from) close before our tour returns at 10:30 pm. Please pay attention to hours before entering.
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour
duration: 5 Hours cancellation_summary: Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours in Advance meeting_point: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 max_age: 99 group_size: 30 description: Visit the colorful and historic Old Town Alexandria and the historic former home of George Washington on this unmissable fully-guided tour of the two! Walk in the footsteps of Washington with this sensational five-hour excursion from the capital! You’ll be picked up in a luxurious, climate-controlled vehicle while your guide explains the significance of some of the city’s most recognizable monuments. A short drive brings you to the candy-colored architecture of Alexandria, where you can take a tour of some monuments notable to the former president – including the Masonic Temple and Christ Church. Arguably the birthplace of the city itself, George Washington’s former estate is located just 13 miles from the capital’s center. The second half of this tour involves a guided tour of the mansion, with entrance tickets to the mansion and gardens included. Interactive, historic reenactments bring the founding father’s story to life, while a guided tour of the grounds helps shine a light on his fascinating story. what_is_included: + Washington DC sightseeing bus tour + Climate-controlled luxury tour buses + Guided walks with expert tour guides and live narration + Bottled water on buses what_is_not_included: – Lunch (available, and payable separately) – Gratuities – Hotel pickup and drop-off itinerary: + US Navy Memorial Plaza (start/end) + George Washington's Mount Vernon: Museum and Education Center, Washington's Tomb, and Historic Mansion and Gardens Old Town Alexandria: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Historic Christ Church check_in_details: Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes before your departure time for a timely check in process. what_to_bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes. restrictions: While there will be some walking involved in the tour, your comfort is one of our top priorities. If you prefer, you are able to remain on the bus while sightseeing, as we do not require all guests to get off at every stop. disclaimers: Wheelchair & baby strollers accommodation: We strive to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Our small-capacity tour buses can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and foldable baby strollers. However, if you or a member of your party uses a full-size wheelchair that requires a ramp, we kindly ask you to contact us directly. We're more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate your mobility needs. Operational Dates: 7 days a week, rain or shine Blackout Days: Jan 1 New Year’s Day – All Tours Closed Jan 20 March for Life – Day Tours Closed Mar 18 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon – Day Tours Closed Apr 2 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler – Day Tours Closed Apr 15 National Cherry Blossom Parade® – Day Tours Closed May 7 National Women’s Half Marathon – Day Tours Closed May 28 AMVETS’ “Rolling to Remember” – Day Tours Closed May 29 Memorial Day – All Tours Closed July 4 Independence Day – All Tours Closed Aug 28 The Commitment March – Day Tours Closed Oct 8 Army Ten Miler – Day Tours Closed Oct 29 Marine Corps Marathon – Day Tours Closed Oct 31 Halloween – Night Tours Closed Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day – All Tours Closed Dec 24 Christmas Eve – Night Tours Closed Dec 25 Christmas Day – All Tours Closed Dec 31 New Year’s Eve – All Tours Closed Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are not provided Parking: Although there is no dedicated parking for our tours, many parking garages are nearby, along with street parking. Colonial Parking - 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW S&P Parking - 625 Indiana Avenue NW LAZ Parking - 601 E St NW Colonial Parking - 555 11th St NW Important Note: If you are on a night tour, DO NOT park at the garage directly below the Navy Memorial Plaza. Some garages (including the one at the address we depart from) close before our tour returns at 10:30 pm. Please pay attention to hours before entering.