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9 Best Alexandria Virginia Tours In Washington DC

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The 9 best alexandria virginia tours in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.

9 Best Alexandria Virginia Tours In Washington DC

Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat - Mount Vernon Trail riding: mostly easy, with a few real-life details
Alexandria Virginia, Bike & E-Bike Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Cycling Tours, Full-Day, Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

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1.Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

Ride Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon on the Potomac Trail, then self-explore Washington’s estate. Boat option ends at DC Wharf.

Most Popular★ 3.7

“I didn't have a guide. The bike shop owner was very nice and provided clear directions for us, responded quickly when we reached out soon after departure. However, it would have been helpful to provide a simple map of the directions getting through town as there was a trail closure.”

50 reviews390 - 450 minutesFrom $74by Unlimited Biking Washington DC

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Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns! - Starting at 221 King St: a convenient base before you hit the sidewalks
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Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

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2.Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

A 90-minute Old Town Alexandria walk covering George Washington’s homes, tavern life, Revolution sparks at Carlyle House, and Civil War sites for $30.

★ 5.0

“Tim was a very dedicated tour guide meeting us on a cold day when everyone else had cancelled. He was well-prepared and is an exceptionally good fit for those interested in George Washington and military history in Alexandria.”

26 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $30by Alexandria History Tours

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Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl - Price and What You’re Really Paying For ($30 for 8 Haunted Stops)
Alexandria Virginia, Drinking Tours, Escape Games & Entertainment, Ghost & Haunted Tours, Nightlife, Pub Crawls, Tour Reviews

Alexandria Ghosts: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

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Alexandria: American Revolution Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the Visitor Center and What 90 Minutes Means in Practice
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Alexandria: American Revolution Guided Walking Tour

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5.Alexandria: American Revolution Guided Walking Tour

Walk Alexandria’s Revolutionary War streets with a local historian: Washington sites, Lafayette, historic churches, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

★ 5.0

“On 02/11/25, my wife and I toured George Washington's Alexandria with Eileen from Alexandria History Tours. Eileen, Tim, and Wayne, the staff at Alexandria History Tours went out their way to make our experience fun and informative. St. Mary's Catholic Church was the last stop on the tour. Eileen arranged a meeting with St. Mary's…”

13 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $30by Alexandria History Tours

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Alexandria: Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour - Gadsby’s Tavern: the Female Stranger story that kicks it off
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Alexandria: Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour

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Old Town Alexandria: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour - The $127 Price Point: What You’re Really Paying For
Alexandria Virginia, Food, Food & Drink, Food & Drink Tours, Historical Tours, Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Old Town Alexandria: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour

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7.Old Town Alexandria: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour

Eat your way through Old Town Alexandria on a 3-hour walk with multiple tastings and history lessons from Revolution to Civil Rights.

★ 4.7

“We had a marvelous time with Jen as our tour guide while exploring Alexandria! Jen’s knowledge of the history of Alexandria in the 1700’s and the 1800’s was impressive and we learned so much! The food was delicious and well spaced out over the tour with stories that related to the history of the food…”

11 reviews3 hoursFrom $127by Blue Fern Travel

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Alexandria & Mt Vernon Tour - Getting There: Boarding at 400 New Jersey Ave NW and the Bus Experience
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Alexandria & Mt Vernon Tour

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9.Alexandria & Mt Vernon Tour

Bus to Old Alexandria and Mount Vernon with a narrated drive, admission included, and an audio tour inside George Washington’s estate.

★ 4.4

“Fahrer pünktlich, sicher und zuverlässig. In der Beschreibung steht in der Zeitachse jedoch geführte Tour durch Alexandria. Diese findet nicht statt, sondern man fährt nur einmal durch die Stadt hindurch auf dem Weg zu Mt Vernon. Auch die in der Zeitachse angegebene geführte Tour durch Mt Vernon findet nicht statt. Die Eintrittskarten sind bereits im…”

3 reviews3 hoursFrom $99by Zohery Tours

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