Half Day Tour: Explore Mt. Vernon Mansion

Immerse yourself in history on a half-day tour of Mt. Vernon Mansion. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, explore the mansion, and visit historic sites in Old Town Alexandria.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Vernon - Visit this world renown tour attraction to see the sights and learn about the history of where George Washington and many other historical figures lived during America’s beginning.
  • Old Town - This a very exciting tour that brings you back to the days when America the “Greatest Nation on Earth”, was coming to life. You will experience first hand where George Washington, America’s Founding Father lived, walked, and dined.
  • Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee - compound where lee grew up
  • Lee-Fendall House - lee family compound area
  • Old Town Waterfront - landmark
  • Christ Church Alexandria - Where George Washington went to church
  • 508 Cameron St - GEORGE WASHINGTON TOWN HOUSE
  • Capitol Hill - walk and take pictures at west end of the capitol
  • White House - Take pictures at the white house
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Take pictures with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue
  • Lincoln Memorial - Take pictures at the reflecting pool
  • Korean War Veterans Memorial - Take pictures with life size statues of our war heroes
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Walk the wall where our war heroes names are engraved for ever
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
  • Professional driver and knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Experience first hand the places that George Washington, the father of America, used to frequent. Guests are provided the chance to wander around the Mount Vernon estate and receive a guided tour of the mansion. During the return journey in Old Town Alexandria, guests are offered the opportunity to visit Christ Church, where George Washington practiced his faith. Guests are also shown George Washington’s town house.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Once back from Mt. Vernon you’ll have 1 and a half hour free time for a quick dinner around the Hyatt Union Station and then the night tour continues at 7:30 pm
Location
400 New Jersey Ave NW
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
IN FRONT OF THE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dillon_d
Nov 9, 2023
A history lesson on wheels - Buckle up, because this tour was a wild ride through history with a dash of chaos! The guides were like walking encyclopedias, dropping historical gems like they were going out of style. Easy to find, just like that lost sock you've been searching for - a small group setting made it feel like an exclusive knowledge party. But oh boy, the break between Mt. Vernon and the night tour was longer than a Monday! It felt like waiting for the punchline of a joke that never came. Surely they could nudge the two tours closer together…? The day guide used a microphone and was great at pointing buildings out with small stories to accompany. The night guide was yelling out facts like they were trying to win a loudness competition, it was like a history-themed drive-by. As for the driving, let's just say these guides treated red lights like they were mere suggestions. It was like being on a roller coaster without the safety harness, just a bit too thrilling for my taste. In the end, this tour was a mix of historical highs and comedic lows - a real-life history lesson on wheels!
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Michael_l
Apr 3, 2023
Long and not a tight schedule. - The trip started late after asking us to arrive early. The time-line needs to be easily stated in the description. We had 20 minutes after Mt Vernon to use restrooms and get something to eat for dinner before going out for the lights at night tour. We had 2 different tour guides who mentioned property costs, jobs, and inappropriate information for a vacation tour. We felt it was too long in Alexandria winding in tight streets. We understand traffic delays, but had no idea what the scheduled time was to end. We were told 1.5 hrs for dinner and had 20 minutes to grab snacks and sandwiches, which we couldn't eat on the bus. Expectations and reality did not match.
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Sherry_d
Jul 16, 2024
No night tour - The driver was very informative. At Mount Vernon we were on our own except for the house. The. We were supposed to have the night tour but never received any information about it at all and when the Mt Vernon tour ended we were told there was another hour and a half Before the night tour and we didn’t even know where to find it.
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