Capital Region Private Tours
At Alexandria History Tours, our experienced guides provide professionally led walking and bus tours throughout Washington, D.C. and the capital region, bringing the story of America’s founding to life where it happened.
Explore the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown, and Mount Vernon.
Tour the National Mall by Private Motorcoach
Experience the National Mall in comfort while exploring the monuments that define the American story. This professionally guided motorcoach tour includes:
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United States Capitol (exterior)
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Washington Monument
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World War II Memorial
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Lincoln Memorial
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Jefferson Memorial
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Travel comfortable between sites while your expert guide provides in-depth storytelling, historical context, and connections that bring each memorial to life.
Ideal for corporate groups, conferences, and student groups seeking a meaningful and efficient way to experience Washington D.C.’s most iconic landmarks.
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Guided bus tours of the National Mall includes renting a bus as a "step on and step off" experience.
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We recommend groups of 20 or more people.
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The price will vary depending on the overall group size.
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We recommend at least 3 hours of tour time.
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With 3 hours, the tour should be able to cover at least 5 stops.
Tour Arlington National Cemetery
Tour the hallowed and sacred grounds of Arlington National Cemetery with a professional guide. On this private experience, guests gain a renewed appreciation for the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of America’s veterans. Through powerful stories and historic landmarks, this tour offers meaningful perspective on leadership, duty, and the cost of freedom. The tour will include:
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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John F. Kennedy Gravesite
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The Arlington House
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Plus many points of historic interest!
Along the way, guests will encounter additional memorials, stories of courage and sacrifice, and powerful reminders of the cost of freedom.
Ideal for civic groups, families, veterans organizations, professional associations, and student groups, this tour offers meaningful perspective that resonates long after the visit concludes.
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Duration: Please plan for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to fully experience the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery at a respectful and comfortable pace.
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Pricing: Private group rates begin at $350 and vary based on total group size and customization. Recommend groups of 6 or more.
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Tour Format: This is a walking tour. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for moderate distances across gently rolling terrain.
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Customization: Tours can be customized to include requested memorials or points of interest, schedule permitting.
Tour Historic Georgetown
Step into one of Washington D.C.’s oldest and most charming neighborhoods on a private, guided walking tour of historic Georgetown.
Founded in 1751 as a thriving tobacco port along the Potomac River, Georgetown predates the creation of Washington, D.C., and has long been a center of commerce, politics, and culture.
On this engaging walking tour, guests will explore:
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The historic waterfront and the role of the Potomac River in early American trade
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and its impact on westward expansion
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The Old Stone House, the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C.
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Elegant Federal-style homes and stories of the influential families who shaped the capital
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Plus other points of movie interest at the famous Exorcist steps!
Along the way, guests will discover how Georgetown evolved from colonial port town to political and social hub, home to presidents, powerbrokers, and generations of Washington insiders.
Led by a professionally certified guide from the D.C. Tour Guild. This tour blends architecture, politics, commerce, and human stories into a compelling experience that brings early America to life.
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Duration: Approximately 2 hours
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Format: Walking tour
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Pricing: Private group rates begin at $350 and vary based on group size. Recommend groups of 6 or more.
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Customization: Tours may be tailored to include specific themes such as Revolutionary Georgetown, Political Power & Presidents, or Architectural Highlights.
Mount Vernon Tours
Experience the home of America’s first president on a private guided tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon. Step back into the world of George and Martha Washington. Explore the grounds and house that they called home.
On this immersive tour, guests will explore:
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The Mansion House and its architectural evolution
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The iconic piazza with sweeping views of the Potomac
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Washington’s Tomb both the new and old tombs
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The working estate, gardens, and outbuildings
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The story of the enslaved community who lived and labored at Mount Vernon
This experience goes beyond standard interpretation to examine Washington as a military leader, businessman, innovator, and private citizen. Guests gain deeper insight into how Mount Vernon shaped the man who shaped the nation.
Request to receive an author led tour with Tim Rose, author of George Washington and Alexandria: A Founding Friendship.
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Duration: Approximately 2 hours
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Format: Drive to Mount Vernon. Tour can involved narration along the route to Mount Vernon. Then walking around the Mount Vernon property.
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Pricing: Cost will vary and be based on a per person rate. It will include estate pass, tour of the Mansion house, and private guide at Mount Vernon.
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Customization: Recommend blending Mount Vernon and Alexandria tours. Both tours can be done in one day and we can provide a guide for both.