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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC
Visitors gather outside the impressive 21-room residence that anchors Mount Vernon Plantation.
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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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Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC
Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee
Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon
Guided Tour of George Washington's Mansion
Free time to explore the rest of the estate at your leisure
Licensed Tour Guide
Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon)
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Departure Point

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

Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro). Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
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.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
Pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee.
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Lee-Fendall House
Drive by the Lee-Fendall House in Old Alexandria.
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Stop At:  
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Upon arrival, watch a brief introduction video. Them take a guided tour of George Washington's Mansion. After your tour, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the estate at your leisure before returning back to DC. Food Court and Gift Shop available at this location.
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Duration: 3 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
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Potomac River
Pass by the Potomac River
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Alexandria's Christ Church
Pass by Alexandria's Christ Church
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Old Town Waterfront
Pass by Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria
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Spite House Alexandria
Smallest TOWN HOUSE in Old Town
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George Washington Memorial Parkway
A drive on the parkway all the way to the Mansion
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508 Cameron St
George washington's Town House
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King Street & South Washington Street
GORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC TEMPLE
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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
  • Please Note: Transportation will NOT be provided back to pick-up location after tour for those who selected the Arlington Cemetery upgrade option during checkout. Please plan accordingly.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY City Tours by LOBA
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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Traveler Tips

  • "On my next visit, I would like to book the same trip with Joe and visit other areas of the estate and museum." See review

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Great trip. We spent most...
Laura_C
, Dec 2021
Great trip. We spent most of our time touring the estate, leaving only about 20 minutes to dash through the museum. The museum was actually great, but would take at least an hour to really go through it.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Maura_G
, Dec 2021
Loved this place would see it again. Make sure that you can get a tour of the 2nd floor if the house before you book.
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Highly recommend!
Wendy_W
, Dec 2021
Excellent experience would recommend. Tour guide Joe was funny and knowIedgable. I took my 15 year old and she got a lot out of it as well. Breathtaking views of the Potomac. I will be back.
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Our driver Joe made it even more special!
EVIE_B
, Dec 2021
Visiting Mt Vernon was a last minute decision and definitely a good one. What a beautiful place! Will return many times!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Sister trip to Mount Vernon
Suzanne_M
, Dec 2021
My sister and I enjoyed Mount Vernon tour and Old Town! We are distant cousins of the General! What fun!
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My sister and I enjoyed...
Patricia_L
, Dec 2021
My sister and I enjoyed the ride and tour of Mt. Vernon. Your driver was very knowledgeable. The only down side is we wished we could have stayed just a little bit longer.
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I enjoyed all of this...
Laura_S
, Dec 2021
I enjoyed all of this tour. The driver was friendly and knowledgeable. The Mt Vernon home was very authentic and well preserved.
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Great guide
Pedro_S
, Nov 2021
Our guide was awesome. She is fluent in history and is an expert of the place. We arrived in perfect timing for the soldier switch performance
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Driver late and refusal to wear a mask.
Meline_J
, Nov 2021
We were told to be there 20 mins before but our driver was late 10-15 minutes. So we stood for over 1/2 hour waiting. Then on our return trip we again waited for our ride and although we were promised a tour of Alexandria, we were taken directly back to the start. On our return, the driver refused to wear a mask, which made us most uncomfortable.
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Though guide was +30...
Genaro_A
, Nov 2021
Though guide was +30 minutes late he was great. Provided area insights along the way. HOWEVER, two hours at Mt Vernon is not enough. Too much to see, grounds, tomb. Museums. Shopping and there are dining options! The 2 hours provided is NOT enough. Old Town Alexandria is just driver going thru a couple of streets. You should make this a full 8 hour trip 3 hrs Mt Vernon and 2 hrs in Alexandria, King Street. Mt vernon grounds and view of Potamac spectacular. Mansion and outside rooms were a great way to see how they lived!!
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