Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comMount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Trip from Washington DC
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Even though the driver was quite knowledgeable, he was a bit overbearing.
Reviewed by: Kathy M, United States, March 2008
Enjoyed it immensely. Would have liked a little more time to explore the visitor center and what it had to offer.
Reviewed by: Christi C, United States, November 2007
The bus tour through Old Town Alexandria was informative. Leaving from Union Station was an added bonus due to the eating and shopping establishments there. However, the time spent at Mt. Vernon was so short that we didn't have time to go inside the mansion! We could have easily spent double the time, because we missed SO much of the grounds and museum. Visiting in October was a great time of year for that tour.
Reviewed by: Tracy C, United States, October 2007
The actors really kept in touch with the period and were very knowledgeable and interesting. Adequate time was given for this tour.
Reviewed by: Gary M, United States, September 2007
Mt. Vernon was fantastic, however, the bus driver talked too much!
Reviewed by: David S, United States, June 2007
Although this is a great place to visit, more time is needed to visit all the facilities and truly get the full experience. We had two hours on the property and spent most of that standing in line waiting to get into the house. We would have like more time at the education center and time to wander on the grounds. I guess we picked a week when every other school in the country was visiting Washington. Our tour conductor was very knowledgeable, but talked continuously to and from Mt. Vernon. A little quiet time would have been pleasant. It definitely is a must see, but with more time for sure!
Reviewed by: Gregory M, United States, April 2007
It was school holidays while I was there and an extremely long queue to get into the house. Those that waited used up all available time standing in line. I didn't and went around the rest of the estate instead. As I result I enjoyed the trip more than most. However, it was disappointing that no time was allowed for any sightseeing in Old Town Alexandria.
Reviewed by: Brian W, New Zealand, August 2006
