Private Walking Tour of Mount Vernon

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About this activity

Discover history with Continental City Tours at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s iconic home! Your journey begins with a hotel pickup and a scenic drive through Alexandria’s charming Old Town. At Mount Vernon, step inside Washington’s grand Mansion, walk through historic rooms, and gain insights into his life and leadership.

Pause at the serene resting place of George and Martha Washington for a touching wreath-laying tribute. Explore the beautifully maintained grounds, including four distinct gardens and historic outbuildings like the smokehouse and shoemaking workshop.

Learn the complex history of Mount Vernon, including the lives of enslaved people who built and worked the estate. Visit the acclaimed "Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon" exhibit, featuring Washington’s life mask bust and the estate’s evolution.

Conclude your 4-hour tour in DC, Mount Vernon’s restaurant, or Old Town, leaving you with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to history.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Continental City Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Passing by

A historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gadsby’s Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area.
George Washington's Mount Vernon

4 hours Admission included

Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

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

and 168 more pickup points

Do you have a hotel Downtown D.C./National Mall within the pick up radius listed/drop down on the Viator site? Happy to pick up directly from Smithsonian Museums, restaurant or point of interest!

If out of state or outside the radius/driving, we can also provide an address where you can meet/park free of charge for the day.