Old Town Alexandria in a Day with Round Trip Ferry Cruise
5 hours
Max 15
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Relax and enjoy your day! With a guide on hand to handle the schedule and logistics, you can enjoy a stress-free experience in Alexandria.
- Enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the Potomac with stunning views of Old Town Alexandria.
- Step inside the historic tavern where the Founding Fathers dined and socialized.
- Follow your expert guide through Alexandria’s key sites, including Christ Church and the Carlyle House.
- Ride in vintage style along King Street, an iconic Old Town Alexandria experience.
- Indulge in a cupcake from a beloved local bakery, included with your tour.
- Sites Visited
- Old Town Waterfront
- Wise Tavern
- Carlyle House
- Local cupcake shop
- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary
- Christ Church
- Gadsby's Tavern
- King Street
- Thinnest House in America
- George Washington's old residence (exterior)
- Captain's Row
- Tour Includes
- Round-trip ferry transport
- Tickets to Gadsby's Tavern
- Cupcake from a local bakery
- Local English-speaking guide
Walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers as you spend a relaxing afternoon away from busy D.C.
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Really great historical stops and info. Such a great location to visit and the ferry ride was very nice. Anaya was fabulous!
Viator customer · Paula · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Susan did an excellent job on this tour of Old Town Alexandria. Her passion for history is obvious, and she gave us an abundance of information during the tour. Susan is very friendly and personable, and made sure we were comfortable while keeping a good pace of the tour. She offered to take pictures at each stop and made sure to answer any questions before leaving a site. We had a great time and definitely recommend taking this tour.
Viator customer · Steve · Sep 29, 2025 Excellent
Jjana was our guide. She was knowledgeable, excited, sensitive, and attentive. She clearly knew her subject and customers. Give her a raise!
Viator customer · Melissa · Sep 26, 2025 Excellent
Very informative tour to many interesting historical sites. Learned a lot and our tour guide Ayana answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable. Fun boat ride over to Alexandria from the DC Wharf on a beautiful day. Was a great date outting!
GetYourGuide customer · Alexis · United States · Sep 20, 2025 Excellent
Nice balance of historical information and local current social activities. Our tour guide Matt was the Best !!! Must be fit to walk for extended periods. I enjoyed the exercise. Highly recommend.
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