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1-Day Alexandria Old Town Tour with Mount Vernon Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Cameron St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historic Old Town of Alexandria through its historical facts and entertaining stories
  • 02 Visit the George Washington Masonic Temple and see the statue of the first president of America
  • 03 Step inside Gadsby's Tavern, where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson met on many occasions
  • 04 Discover King Street's beautiful boutiques and restaurants
  • 05 Enjoy a boat ride from Alexandria to Mount Vernon

Explore the historic Old Town of Alexandria and hear its historical facts and entertaining stories on this full-day tour. Visit the George Washington Masonic Temple to see the impressive statue of the first president of America, then continue to Gadsby's Tavern, where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson met on many occasions. You will also discover King Street and the Torpedo Factory before enjoying a boat ride from Alexandria to Mount Vernon.

Once the tour is completed, visitors can take a boat ride from Alexandria to Mount Vernon.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Mount Vernon, Alexandria (Virginia)
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Exploration of Alexandria's Historic Old Town

  • The tour starts at the hotel, where the tour guide meets the group. From there, take a taxi to the metro, depending on where the hotel is located.

  • From King Street Metro, continue to Alexandria, where a free shuttle is at your disposal. The shuttle takes visitors along King Street, where you can discover beautiful boutiques and restaurants.

  • Visit the Masonic Temple, which can be seen upon arrival. The statue of the first President, George Washington, is located in the main hall.

  • Proceed to Gadsby's Tavern, where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson met on many occasions and which is now a restaurant.

  • Visit the Torpedo Factory, close to the waterfront, where the first torpedoes were manufactured.

  • Once the tour is completed, visitors can take a boat ride from Alexandria to Mount Vernon.

King Street boutiques, Gadsby's Tavern, Torpedo Factory, Mount Vernon boat ride

Where this trip takes you

King Street boutiques, Gadsby's Tavern, Torpedo Factory, Mount Vernon boat ride

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour guide in the USA

What's Not Included

  • Transportation

  • Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Alexandria, VA, USA
Tour start
Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cameron St.

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