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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

Washington, United States

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  • 5 hours (approx.)
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  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore some of the most famous landmark locations around Washington, DC on this half-day historical sightseeing tour. Travel to Mount Vernon, George Washington's popular plantation in Virginia and one of the nation’s most beloved historic sites. Learn about his life and tour his home of more than 40 years. Then enjoy a bus trip around Old Town Alexandria. See the many historic 17th- and 18th-century homes, hear colorful stories about this founding father and discover little known facts about all the monuments, statues and buildings in the area.
  • Admission to Mount Vernon, one of the most famous historical estates in America
  • Explore the 23-room mansion and admire its views of the Potomac River
  • See how the mansion has been restored to look as it did in 1799 when George Washington died
  • Visit the tomb of George and Martha Washington
  • Watch colonial-era actors at work in a blacksmith shop and on a colonial farm
  • Take a scenic bus tour through historical Old Town Alexandria

What's Included

  • Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC
  • Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee
  • Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon
  • Tour of George Washington's Mansion
  • Free time to explore the rest of the estate on own at your leisure
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Includes Entry fees to the estate and reserved mansion time
  • Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • 400 New Jersey Ave NW
    400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

    Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro). Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

On this half-day trip, travel approximately 30 minutes from Washington, DC to Mount Vernon, George Washington's beloved plantation home in Virginia. Tour the mansion and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, featuring 23 galleries and theaters where visitors learn about Washington through interactive displays, an action adventure movie, short films produced by the History Channel and more. Visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington, walk through the beautiful gardens and restored landscapes and much more.

After lunch at Mount Vernon (not included), enjoy a guided bus tour of Old Town Alexandria. See George Washington’s old “stomping grounds,” including Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant and Museum, which hosted Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison and James Monroe, among many other dignitaries. Visit Historic Ramsey House, also the site of Alexandria’s Visitors Center and Lee-Fendall House, a veritable showcase of American history since 1785. Also, see some of the town’s major attractions, like the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Christ Church, the 7-foot-wide Spite House, Robert E. Lee’s Boyhood Home and the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee (Pass By)

Pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee.

Lee-Fendall House (Pass By)

Drive by the Lee-Fendall House in Old Alexandria.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Tours depart from 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001, USA. Tour operator details provided on your ticket after purchase.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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On my next visit, I would like to book the same trip with Joe and visit other areas of the estate and museum.
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Washington couples getaway.
Milly_A, Jan 2023
The tour was on unforgettable experience and lobatour driver was super nice and with a lot of knowledge..I will definitely recommend it 🥰
Impressive home
Mark_S, Jan 2023
Unfortunately it rained the day we went... Otherwise it was an excellent tour and George Washington had an impressive estate! Our driver was funny!
It was a comfortable ride...
Matthew_W, Jan 2023
It was a comfortable ride to and from, and we had plenty of time to walk around the grounds, before and after our tour without feeling rushed.
Very interesting fact...
Jos_G, Dec 2022
Very interesting fact that we learned. Very nice driver and guide Roberto. The hospitality at Mount Vernon was great.
Not to Be Missed
Karen_S, Dec 2022
Great experience with Robert .. can tell he is a history buff.. had lots of knowledge and stories to share…. both about MT Vernon and Old Alexandra !!!
Great experience
Linda_S, Dec 2022
Tour guide was very personable. Lovely day at Mount Vernon and nice driving your of old Alexandria. Would recommend
Property is Wonderful. Driver too political
Christine_H, Dec 2022
Mount Vernon and the actual property was incredible. Really enjoyed our time there. HOWEVER, the drive over and back was extremely uncomfortable. The driver told abortion jokes and made his political believes VERY clear. We were simply looking to tour our first President’s home - not hear how crappy the driver thought the last President was. Really unfortunate and uncomfortable.
The grounds were amazing....
Bernardine_B, Dec 2022
The grounds were amazing. Tour guide Robert was entertaining. Knowledgeable. Was kind enough to drop us near out hotel.
Excellent tour!
nadia_l, Nov 2022
I would recommend this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to learn about Old Town Alexandria. It was a beautiful day and experience.
Mount Vernon Alexandria
Dennis_B, Nov 2022
Bus did not arrive until scheduled departure time; we were told to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. Total tour time was stated as 5 hours; it was four. Tour guide/ bus driver was knowledgeable, but hard to hear over the road noise, and it was dark on return drive obscuring many sights. Mt. Vernon is well worth seeing.
Very nice very nice
Kathy_S, Nov 2022
Very nice. Personable knowledge driver. That’s it. I have no more to say. Bye bye. Have fun. I have no more to say. Very nice. Personable knowledge driver. That’s it. I have no more to say. Bye bye. Have fun. I have no more to say.
Enjoyable
Juliette_C, Nov 2022
Our guide was very informative and helpful Mount vernon is a hidden gem and idyllic. Well organised. Guide arrived on time to pick us up
Nice half day trip
Kochakorn_T, Nov 2022
The timing and everything was perfect. We got to see everything and had such a great foods. Our guide Robert was really cool. Recommended!
Mount Vernon ....
ivy_a, Nov 2022
Mount Vernon . Alexandria old town. The drive was very bumpy. Maybe the roads or the vehicle. Drive was execellent with the history
Great tour
kirsten_f, Nov 2022
Beautiful fall day with foliage. Wonderful tour of mansion and grounds. Restaurant quaint with good food. Bobby out guide was terrific—knowledgeable and so funny!
Highly recommend
Shanna_V, Nov 2022
Our tour guide on the bus was very knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend this to anyone going to DC,
Great Experience! Would book again!
Morgan_B, Nov 2022
Robert was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable about Mount Vernon and all of DC. He made us feel comfortable and welcome the entire time!! My mom and I would book the tour with him again.
Don't leave Mt Vernon off uou list of things to do.
Arlene_M, Oct 2022
What a great tour but it isn't so much what made it great but WHO made it great - Robert, our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and his presentation was wonderful. Two thumbs up!
Knowledge filled
val_k, Oct 2022
Very knowledgeable driver. We were 20 minutes late getting started because we had to wait for people from another bus that was late
Disappointing-could have been much better!
Steve_S, Oct 2022
Sat in back of van and it was the roughest ride i can remember. Nearly bouncing out of our seats. At Mt. Vernon their shuttle was not running to distillery or gristmill- it would have been nice for tour to provide this since driver was just waiting for us to return.
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