Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC
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
- Includes Entry fees to the estate and reserved mansion time
- Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee
- Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC
- Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon
- Free time to explore the rest of the estate on own at your leisure
- Tour of George Washington's Mansion
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Location
400 New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
George Washington Memorial Parkway (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tours depart from 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001, USA. Tour operator details provided on your ticket after purchase.
- Accessibility: our vehicles are unable to accommodate wheelchairs unless the passenger is able to stand and board the bus
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Activity code: C-5769MTVN
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Includes Entry fees to the estate and reserved mansion time.
- Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee.
- Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC.
- Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon.
- Free time to explore the rest of the estate on own at your leisure.
- Tour of George Washington's Mansion.
- Licensed Tour Guide.
- Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Includes Entry fees to the estate and reserved mansion time
- Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee
- Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC
- Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon
- Free time to explore the rest of the estate on own at your leisure
- Tour of George Washington's Mansion
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Tours depart from 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001, USA. Tour operator details provided on your ticket after purchase.
- Accessibility: our vehicles are unable to accommodate wheelchairs unless the passenger is able to stand and board the bus
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
