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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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Enhance your Washington DC experience by visiting Mount Vernon, fill up those gaps in history with knowledge and revive those passages in time that mark today’s difference.
Subsequently let our tour guide take you through the charms of historic Old Town Alexandria, selected Top 5 Best Small City by Condé Nast Traveler Reader since 2018.
When traveling, true value lingers on the significance of visited sites, which is precisely what our experience provides, distinguishing us from the rest…!
Mansion Tour Tickets
Mount Vernon Tickets
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
The hotel indicated in your reservation must be located within Washington DC.
George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States Assigned tour guide will recount historical facts of the area while driving along the banks of the Potomac River through the GW Parkway. Upon arrival an 11-minute orientation film courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association; continued by a guided visit of George Washington restored 1799 mansion. Leisure time on your own to walk and discover innovative farming practices that costumed interpreters demonstrate (April through October) Original and reconstructed buildings that shows what life was like on this 18th-century plantation, George & Martha Washington 1831 Tomb. Walk into the D.W Reynolds Museum where you will grasp GW legacy, experiencing the revolutionary war 4D theater, ending your visit at the gift shop.
240 minutes
George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States IMPORTANT information about Mansion Revitalization Project.
From 2023-2026, Mount Vernon will embark on a landmark preservation project to safeguard the Mansion’s original building fabric and ensure its structural integrity for generations to come.
What to expect:
Phase 1 (January – July 2024)
All rooms except for the New Room and Cellar are open.
Phase 2 (August 2024 – January 2025)
The New Room, Servants’ Hall, and Kitchen are open. All other rooms are off-view.
Phase 3 (January – October 2025)
The New Room, George Washington’s Study, Servants’ Hall, and Kitchen are open. All other rooms are off-view.
25 minutes
Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, United States On your way back, 1749 Old Town Alexandria would be explored, pointing out relevant historical events and landmarks that are often overlooked by travelers. A sightseeing drive crossing the Potomac will bring us back into the nation’s capital, ending this wonderful and unique experience. 35 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No wheelchairs, neither proficient handling available. Vehicles are Panoramic Mini-bus, not equipped with handicap hydraulic accessibility. However, a transport chair can be accommodated.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Maria_G
11 Jan 2025
This is a beautiful place to visit, absolutely worth it. Luis and Heidi were amazing guides, we took the tour in Spanish in a wonderful cold day.
L8265ILgemmah
10 Sep 2024
The visit to Mount Vernon is very interesting, the home of the first president of USA, where there is a lot of history, super recommended
Mike_S
02 Jul 2024
We had such a great time on this tour. Louie was so informative of telling us the history of Mount Vernon and the area around it. He was so nice letting us take our time to look at everything we wanted to see and be able to take pictures. If you have time, this is a must tour to take.
This tour in
Washington DC
is organized by
Journal Tour & Travels, LLC
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