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VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise
4.6
65 Ratings
Washington
Experience a VIP day trip to Mount Vernon, the former home of George Washington. Enjoy a guided river cruise, a comprehensive tour of the estate, and a delicious lunch.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Wharf DC - Begin by meeting your expert guide at the Wharf, where you’ll be the first group to board the ferry—ensuring you get the best spots possible to enjoy this gorgeous cruise down the Potomac River. Some of the sights you’ll see include the Titanic Memorial—commissioned shortly after the tragic sinking in 1912 to honor the men who gave up their seats on the lifeboats—the historic city of Alexandria, and the famous military defense of Fort Washington. During this 90-minute cruise, you’ll soak up the gorgeous surroundings and arrive at Mount Vernon Ferry Landing relaxed and ready to delve deeper into the past!
- George Washington’s Mount Vernon - Get ready to discover the story of George Washington as you’ve never heard it before. Did you know at one point he ran the largest distillery in the country? You’ll come away with a completely new perspective on the nation’s first president on this exploration of Mount Vernon, complete with included tickets to the mansion. Step inside his private study, walk in his footsteps through Mount Vernon’s halls, and see the bedroom where he took his last breath. (Please note: From September 2024-January 2025, parts of the mansion may be closed for ongoing renovations. In that event, you will explore another interesting area of the grounds with a Mount Vernon expert.) You’ll get to see the daily workings of the estate, including the blacksmith’s shop, the greenhouse, and the fruit garden in addition to getting an insight into lives of the enslaved people who worked on the estate. You’ll see the Old Tomb—where he was initially laid to rest—along with his final resting place on the estate.
- Potomac River - Return to Washington DC along the Potomac River via the scenic ferry ride.
What's Included
- Tickets to George Washington’s mansion (when open)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Potomac River Cruise
- Small group of 15 guests maximum
- Voucher for lunch
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of America’s first president on this fully guided tour through Mount Vernon. Get the VIP treatment on a scenic river cruise down the Potomac River, soaking up some of DC’s most iconic sights along the way. After landing at Mount Vernon, you’ll be led through the former home of George Washington on a comprehensive tour of the estate and grounds, gaining an insight into one of the most defining chapters of the nation’s history. This day trip with lunch and roundtrip transport included is the perfect way to experience an iconic American locale with all logistics handled for you.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour.
Location
580 Water St SW
Water Street Southwest
Your guide will meet you at Pier 4 holding a "Meet Here" sign. We will be boarding the Spirit of Mt Vernon to begin the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(65 Ratings)
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Diane_m
Aug 17, 2024
AMAZING Tour of Mount Vernon With River Cruise! - The Mount Vernon Tour was AMAZING!!! The cruise along the Potomac River was so relaxing & beautiful and the tour itself was very informative; our tour guide, Ray M., was attentive, knowledgeable and a real delight in every way! The only thing that was “just okay” was the lunch ticket; it was very limiting regarding what you could get. A special treat of the tour was hearing the flutist/drummer on the Mount Vernon lawn … all so very special!
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Casey_t
Aug 12, 2024
Informative - Our tour guide was informed and amazing! She connected with everyone in the group and her humor enhanced the tour.
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Lynn_h
Aug 11, 2024
Potomac Sail to Mount Vernon - Beautiful trip down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Our guide was terrific guiding us through the property and back to DC. Lunch in the Visitor Center was a nice break from the summer humidity.
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Sherpa742013
Aug 5, 2024
Good tour guide - JJANA was excellent tour guide, cruise was very nice and MTVernon grounds and museum were beautiful. However the only drawback was the mansion tour run by Mt Vernon was not great. We were packed, very packed into the mansion with very little time to see the room. This was very disappointing
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Tangon2024
Jul 31, 2024
A real treat - We had booked this visit for our last day as a cap it all type of experience. We were not disappointed! A warm welcome, a great cruise with breathtaking views of the Potomac, a very interesting visit, thorough without being too detailed but mind you if you needed any extra information Tyson provided it readily. A real great time. A must-do.
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Alisonws7728hm
Jul 30, 2024
Mt Vernon via The Potomac - Tyson and Jjahana were seriously amazing guides! Every question kindly answered to the fullest extent. Very kind humans-did my heart good. Wonderful history lesson on George and Mt Vernon! 10/10 recommend!!!
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Alyson_r
Jul 24, 2024
Great experience - The boat ride was pleasant and a great addition to the experience.
Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to answer any questions the kids had. Would recommend this tour.
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Krista
Jul 19, 2024
Best of Mt. Vernon - It was a full day and nice to count on our guide Amanda having everything well in hand. Great insights on what we were seeing and the history behind it!
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Melissa_p
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing - Had a wonderful experience. Faith is an awesome guide with a witty sense of humor. The property is incredible and the highlight was seeing Washington's tomb.
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Bart_b
Jul 12, 2024
Great Guide , Don't plan on the meal. - To start with our tour guide was excellent. He was energetic and informational, kept the group together etc.
The river cruise itself is done by another company; they did not do so well.
Breakfast was a muffin and cup of coffee, they took our orders for our lunches for after the tour. When we got back to the boat after the tour we waited a long time for our lunch. This was because they ran out of bread, water, and all soda. That's right no bread or water! Also they ran out of meat and only had vegetarian left. This is after they took orders in the morning. I emailed city experiences and they replied " We will take this into consideration" and closed the support ticket immediately. Also the narration / PA system did not function and some of the wood from the bench seats upstairs was rotted through.
When you short someone a meal I do not believe they should have to pay for the meal!
I would recommend going to Mount Vernon with a guide for sure but not City Experiences. Again the guide was good but not the boat company.
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