Mount Vernon Tour: Explore George Washington's Estate

Embark on a half-day guided tour to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate. Explore the grounds, visit the tomb of George and Martha Washington, and drive through scenic Old Alexandria.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Washington Monument - Our tour guide will talk about the history and facts related to Washington Monument.
    The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation’s capital. The structure was completed in…
What's Included
  • Entry fees and a reserved mansion tour time at Mount Vernon
  • Access to George and Martha Washington’s Tomb
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour of Mount Vernon Estate and Museum
  • Passage through historic sights including Robert E Lee’s home and Christ Church
  • Drive on the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway
  • All fees & taxes included for convenience
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What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day guided tour to the historic sites of Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria, formerly owned by George Washington, from Washington DC. Enjoy the picturesque drive through the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria, passing numerous landmarks such as the Christ Church, the George Washington Masonic Temple, and the childhood home of…

Location
400 New Jersey Ave NW
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Two and half blocks away from Union Station on the corner of E street and New Jersey Ave NW
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beckyprince1217
May 22, 2024
Mt Vernon - It was a wonderful tour. The driver Robert was great at telling history on the drive and the van was very comfortable. I would recommend this tour
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Christine_m
Oct 12, 2023
A good tour - This tour is run by very good folks who look after their guests very well. I recommend this tour to everyone.
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Deborah_d
May 31, 2023
A must see - Bus driver / guide excellent .. great info given to us .. very knowledgeable snd informative .. great !
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Cecil_h
Jul 28, 2024
Mt Vernon visit - The tour guide was very knowledgeable.. Mr Vernon itself was very interesting and well presented. One complaint was that the tour narrative was very disjointed. Too many people giving only a small part of the information constantly interrupted by the constantly moving crowd. Continuity suffered and question did not to mind with the story line easily. Preferred the process of one continuous tour guide tying the storyline together.. All in all would recommend.
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Randi_r
Nov 2, 2024
Not sure it was worth it - This tour is a little pricey - you can definitely do it on your own for cheaper. It's basically a bus ride to Mount Vernon which really isn't that far from DC and your entrance ticket.
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Christina_z
May 19, 2024
Go on your own - Let me start by saying if you want to go to Mount Vernon, go - just go on your own. This was a wonderful experience. The grounds are beautiful and rich in history and culture. And there is soooo much to see and do there. It's better not to be restricted by time. Robert was our guide and he was good, but he mostly talks on the way there and back. Most of it is interesting, but Mount Vernon is done on your own. When they say you "pass by" Robert E Lee's house, they aren't joking. I didn't even see it because he was telling us where it was as we were passing it, so if that's an interest for you, I'm sure that you can find it on your own and actually get some pics. And Alexandria is just driving around and him pointing out stores and restaurants, not really anything of interest. This is also something you can do on your own. I would totally go to Mount Vernon again, but I would not do this tour.
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Susan_m
Apr 18, 2024
Change the attitude - Our driver was not in the designated pick up area. We had to find him. He had a bad attitude while driving. He was honking at other drivers and rolled through stop signs. When he stopped at a light he always stopped in the crosswalk. The information he provided was nice, but the actual drive would have been much better without the attitude.
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Kateida_l
Nov 5, 2024
Do not do this tour - Do not go on this tour. The Mansion is under renovations and you can only see one room for a few minutes. The driver was aggressive and rude, demanding a tip 'with a zero on the end of the note' before we got off the bus. The tickets are $20 to get in. This is essentially an absolutely ripped off drive. The tour operators never told us we couldn't view the mansion as it was under renovation. The driver maintained he knew nothing about it, even though he does the tour twice a day. He demanded to know where all passengers were going that evening in order to try to get us to buy another tour that night in the city. It was awkward and rude. I have requested a refund. Get an uber or a bus and go yourself. This is an absolute rip off and the service promised was not delivered. The mansion will be ready in 2026. Don't waste your time or money unless you are happy not to see the main attraction. Absolutely do not pay for this 'tour' which is essentially a trip in a van to the location and then a pick up. Worst tour I've ever been on and most disgusting tour guide I've ever come across.
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Angwaters79
Nov 5, 2024
Do not waste your money - Do not go on this tour. We paid $150 Australian dollars for this tour, when we could and should have just taken a public bus or Uber. The house was closed for renovation which we were not informed of until we arrived at the front gate, when the driver said that the house is undergoing renovations however he does not know what that means. Considering that he said that they do two tours a day to mt Vernon that seems very hard to believe that he did not know the house was closed prior to driving us there. The driver was rude and essentially demanded a tip before we departed the bus. Which we did not give, we thought we had already wasted enough money
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Rhonda_m
Nov 4, 2024
Dismal - This tour should not have been sold. The mansion is under renovation. We saw one room. We arrived too late to see the main buildings of the estate or the wharf. Only had 39 minutes in museum. It was a RIPOFFF!!!!
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