Old Town Alexandria in a Day with Round Trip Ferry Cruise

Name: Old Town Alexandria in a Day with Round Trip Ferry Cruise
Brand: Walks
SKU: 2604ed8f-c158-4429-879a-441c0c48572a
Price: 119.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.65 (13401 reviews)

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Highlights

Relax on a round-trip Potomac River cruise from D.C.
Enjoy a guided tour of Alexandria’s Old Town landmarks.
Go inside historic Gadsby’s Tavern and Carlyle House.
Visit Christ Church Alexandria, where Washington prayed.
Explore King Street’s shops and cafes, and ride the trolley.

Summary

Discover Alexandria’s Old Town on a guided tour with round-trip boat tickets from D.C., iconic stops like Gadsby’s Tavern, a King Street Trolley ride, and time to explore at your own pace.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Pricing (From)

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)

$119.00

Child (1-14): (2-14 years)

$109.00

Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)

$0.00

Why take this tour?

Escape busy Washington, D.C. for an afternoon and enjoy a historic journey to Alexandria’s Old Town. With convenient transportation and a knowledgeable guide, this tour makes it easy to experience one of America’s best-preserved colonial towns. After a scenic boat trip down the Potomac to Old Town Alexandria, you'll disembark to begin your journey through hundreds of years of American history. Step inside the storied Gadsby’s Tavern, where Washington and Jefferson once dined; explore the elegant Carlyle House, a social center in colonial times; continue your journey in Washington's footsteps at his parish, Christ Church Alexandria, where Washington himself prayed—and so much more. You'll even glide down King Street on a vintage trolley and enjoy free time to explore this quaint town’s art galleries, shops, and cafes before you hop back on the boat for a relaxing return cruise to D.C.

What’s included?

Round-trip ferry transport
Tickets to Gadsby's Tavern
Local English-speaking guide
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

This tour is in English.
Guests should feel comfortable walking at a moderate pace on sometimes uneven terrain.
There is free time towards the end of the tour for food, so we encourage guests to bring snacks and water.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Guests should feel comfortable walking at a moderate pace on sometimes uneven terrain.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
There is free time towards the end of the tour for food, so we encourage guests to bring snacks and water.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

Mobile tickets will be accepted.

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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.