Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

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Features

8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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!

Activity location

Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

908 17th St NW
- 908 17th Street Northwest
- 20006, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC

8h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

$810.00 x 2 Adults$1,620.00

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Mount Vernon

4h

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.

Old Town

3h

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).

King Street

30m

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.

Alexandria's Christ Church

30m

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

Location

Activity location

Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

908 17th St NW
- 908 17th Street Northwest
- 20006, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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