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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Explore some of the most famous landmark locations around Washington, DC on this guided, half-day 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 guided 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.
  • Guided tour of Mount Vernon, one of the most famous historical estates in America
  • Explore the 23-room mansion with a guide 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 guided bus tour through historical Old Town Alexandria
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Departure Point

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

Departure Time

11:00 AM

Return Details

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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.
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Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
FIRST WATCH A MOVIE OF ABOUT 25 MINS. TAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MANSION FREE TO GO ANYWHERE ON THE ESTATE MUSEUM LEADS TO FOOD COURT AND GIFT SHOP
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Duration: 3 hours 
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC.
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What is the maximum group size during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
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This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC.

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  • "The visibility is good but not easy to get in and out." See review
  • "We would have been better to catch a taxi to and from DC rather than take this tour." See review
  • "Just a short drive from Washington, so you don't have to spend much of the tour on the bus." See review

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Mount Vernon
Melissa_K
, Sep 2020
The tour was good but the driver was very unprofessional as he continually made very bad and disrespectful remarks about the President of the US. He may not personally like him but he should not be talking about him the way he did. As I said - It was very disrespectful and he didn't know who the people were that he was driving around. He knew we all disagreed and he continued the remarks. We all felt it was very uncalled for.
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Great Experience
Julie_Howell
, Sep 2020
Our tour guide, Bobby, was excellent. He was funny and very knowledgable about all of the areas we visited as well as little tidbits as we were driving. The tour was great, even under the Covid restrictions. I've been to the DC area several times but had not visited Mount Vernon and was really glad I did. We had a group of 7 including children and everyone was very impressed with the tour and especially our tour guide, Bobby. He's a gem!
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DISASTER !
Scott_Z
, Mar 2020
Worst tour ever taken. Sold as tour of MtVernon grounds with ticket there included. Purchased tour night before. Was loaded on bus then told Mt Vernon was closed. The tour did not check ahead on any stop. Tour ended up being a ride to Alexandria for an 1.5 hour lunch out of a scheduled 5 hour tour. Much of information for tour leader was inaccurate. Total waste and will be asking for refund. Last note the tour bus/van had a broken inside handle. Door could only be opened from outside. AVOID THIS TOUR AND COMPANY !!! I will wait for the company to reach out to me for an explanation on this disaster.
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Melissa_B
, Mar 2020
Well, I wish someone would have called me to let me know Mount Vernon was closed so we could have made some adjustments to our day. I was totally pissed off to pay so much and no respect from the tour company to even call. Would love a discount or all my money back.
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Fun trip to my Vernon
Carolyn_M
, Mar 2020
I was the only person on the tour and was treated wonderful. My driver was very informative and easy to talk to and ask questions. He was on time coming and going
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Fair, nothing spectacular..
bret963
, Feb 2020
Pricey for what was involved, seeing cost of ticket to Mt. Vernon is $20. Driver was pleasant, not a heck of a lot of information. Brought to Alexandria church where there was free tour.
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Fabulous Trip to Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Paul H S
, Nov 2019
Great time to visit Mount Vernon. No long lines of school kids. Driver imparted fascinating info throughout the trip. Mount Vernon itself was unbelievably interesting. The docents were great.
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Good trip to Mt Vernon
Lynn B
, Nov 2019
Great guide—good driver. I just wanted more time at Mt Vernon. Enjoyed the stops in Alexandria. Enjoyed Mt Vernon just too much to see and eat in the short time there.
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Great time!
robertcvanina
, Nov 2019
Our guide, Joe, was funny, friendly and informative. We had a small group which was nice. The stops were well planned.
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Day Trip to Mt. Vernon
Shiregirl413
, Nov 2019
Perfect day trip to Mt. Vernon. Joe was extremely helpful in giving us background prep for the visit and along the way. The Mt. Vernon estate and museums could easily take 2+ days to visit and enjoy. This was my first visit, and it was perfect for touring the home, 1 walk to visit one area of the estate grounds, viewing one of the museum presentations, lunch and gift shop. 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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