Mt. Vernon and

Old Town Alexandria

Cost

Adult: $95 | Child: $90

Child is anyone 12 and under

Starts at

9:00 AM

Arrive by 8:45 AM In front of HYATT REGENCY 

400 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Duration

3 Hours

9:00 AM - 12 Noon

Your DC trip isn’t complete without Mount Vernon

Get a unique chance to visit Mt Vernon Estate, the home of the first US president, George Washington. This tour offers will take you from D.C. to Mount Vernon via Old Town Alexandria. You get a 30-minute relaxing bus ride and a walking tour. Learn about Washington’s life and tour his expansive home of more than 40 years.


See the 18th and 19th century buildings of Alexandria, including the Masonic Memorial dedicated to the president. Tickets to Mount Vernon are included in this tour where you’ll tour the former president’s estate. You will learn about the story of his life with reenactments of historic events. For more information, visit Mount Vernon website.

Departure Location: In front of HYATT REGENCY 400 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001


Tour Starts 9:00 AM

  • Relaxed round-trip from DC with a live guide
  • Scenic views thru historical Old Town Alexandria
  • Mount Vernon entrance & museum admission ticket
  • Discover the famous home of the US first President
  • Explore the 23-room mansion restored from 1799
  • Relive the history with a narrated guided tour
  • Visit the tomb of George and Martha Washington
  • Colonial-era reenactments in a blacksmith shop and on a colonial farm

End Point: Tour ends at the point of origin.


Tour the plantation and plateau of Mt Vernon. 

The MT. Vernon estate is surrounded by beautiful scenic terrain with rolling hills and forest and with a view overlooking the Potomac River.


View the Tombs of George and Martha Washington

President George Washington's and his wife Martha's final resting places are located on the Mt Vernon Estate. The Washington family mausoleum contains the tomb of George and Martha Washington.


Tour Old Town Alexandria.

The neighborhood is known for its well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and charming boutiques and restaurants.


View the Slave Quarters and Memorial:

To provide a holistic view of history, the Mount Vernon Estate includes a sobering yet essential component – the Slave Quarters. These preserved structures shed light on the lives of the enslaved individuals who played a pivotal role in the functioning of the estate. The memorial dedicated to those who lived and worked at Mount Vernon serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often painful aspects of America's past.

Important Notes & Directions

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions 
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Adults: $95

Children (anyone 12 and under): $90

Children under the age of 3 rides for free!


All sales are final -no refunds or cancellations. Date changes are subject to a $30 per person change fee and are subject to availability.

Shake Shack Gift Card

Book this tour for 2 adults & get a $20 Gift Card for:

Shake Shack:

Nearest location: 800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Electronic Gift Card will be emailed to you at the email address you provide at booking, after your tour is complete.

Gift cards are honored at ALL Shake Shack locations.

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