Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

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8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

OR
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
Washington

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

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Full-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
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