Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Washington DC, Washington DC

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, explore the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.


What's Included

Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee

Free time to explore the rest of the estate on own at your leisure

Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC

Includes Entry fees to the estate and reserved mansion time

Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon

Licensed Tour Guide

Tour of George Washington's Mansion

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon)


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Tours depart from 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001, USA. Tour operator details provided on your ticket after purchase.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
Pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lee-Fendall House
Drive by the Lee-Fendall House in Old Alexandria.

• Admission Ticket Free

George Washington's Mount Vernon
Upon arrival, watch a brief introduction video. Them take a 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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Potomac River
Pass by the Potomac River

• Admission Ticket Free

Alexandria's Christ Church
Pass by Alexandria's Christ Church

• Admission Ticket Free

Old Town Waterfront
Pass by Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria

• Admission Ticket Free

Smallest TOWN HOUSE in Old Town

• Admission Ticket Free






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