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Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

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Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

About this activity

Enjoy a private full-day trip to Mount Vernon and Alexandria from Washington DC and discover the home of America's first president, George Washington granted to him by his great-grandfather, John Washington, with a 500-acre estate, and explore his hometown nearby Alexandria, famous for its colonial history and association with the founding fathers.

Meet your guide and driver at your hotel and set off to Mount Vernon, your first stop. Mount Vernon is a sprawling 18th-century palladian mansion set on 500 acres of plantation land. After a guided tour of the mansion house, enjoy an immersive 4D video experience at the Revolutionary War Theater at the Education Center next door.

After, visit the historic town of Alexandria, where you will have a fascinating walking tour as you learn all about the American Revolution.

Finally, hop in your private car for your return trip towards DC!

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Travel Curious

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Mount Vernon Mansion, Museum and grounds admission tickets
  • Included: Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Included: Private transportation including hotel pick-up and drop-off from your centrally located hotel
  • Included: A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

  • Not included: Cost of lunch, and all food/drink
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Mount Vernon

    4 hours

    Enjoy a private full-day trip to Mount Vernon and Alexandria from Washington DC.

    Explore Mount Vernon, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, home and resting place of America's first president, George Washington.

    Immerse yourself in the lives of the US first President and learn all about the history of Washington's 500-acre estate, which was not only his beloved house where he lived until his death, but the source of much of his wealth. Learn all about his life, and the history of his era while exploring this Founding Father’s home.

  2. Stop 2

    3 hours

    Take a drive to Alexandria from Mount Vernon, and take a stroll down Old Town Alexandria, characterised by 18th-century townhouses and cobblestone streets.

    Here, you will have a lunch break (price not included).

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    Walk along King Street, where your guide will happily show you some of the best local eateries. Learn all about Alexandria, a designated historic district, an architecture lover's dream destination with Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century style structures.

  4. Historic Christ Episcopal Church

    30 min

    Visit Christ Church, built in the 18th century in an English country style, where notable literary figures attended services and were buried.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the 7-Eleven located at 908 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States.

End point

  • Finish point will be at your hotel or at any central location in downtown DC.

Pickup points

  • The Baron Hotel
  • Hotel Lombardy
  • The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center
  • The LINE DC
  • Hotel Rendale Washington DC
  • Hyatt House Washington DC / Downtown / Convention Center
  • Embassy Suites By Hilton Washington DC Georgetown
  • The Henley Park Hotel
  • ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott
  • Grand Hyatt Washington
  • Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

and 107 more pickup points

Please meet your guide at the entrance of your hotel 10 minutes prior to tour start time.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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