Half Day Tour: Explore Mt. Vernon Mansion

Washington

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: 24 hours

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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…

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…

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.

Customer Ratings

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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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From $158

up to 15 guests

1 Adult