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15 Best Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips

The Mount Vernon days: Washington’s estate with its river view, gardens and uncomfortable history, all presented straight. Old Town Alexandria’s cobblestones fill the other half.

2.Day or Night Grand Tour of DC with Optional Mount Vernon Upgrade

Explore Washington DC’s iconic landmarks with a guided bus tour, featuring top sights, live narration, and optional Mount Vernon visit for a full day.

★ 4.0

“We got to see the sights, but they were gone in the blink of an eye. The silliest part of the journey was having only 20 minutes to view the Korean, Vietnam and Lincoln memorials with a round trip back to the bus.”

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3.From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

Discover Washington's history with this 5-hour guided tour to Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon, featuring expert guides, stunning sights, and great value.

★ 4.6

“Our tour guide, Christopher, was extremely knowledgeable & friendly. He made the tour fun with his sense of humour. He also managed to tell us an enormous amount of George Washington history & around that era. It was an interesting tour & well paced. The…”

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4.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

Explore George Washington's Mount Vernon with grounds access, self-guided tours, and weekend demonstrations; a balanced mix of history, scenery, and authenticity.

★ 4.5

“Grounds are beautiful. Employees we encountered were not enthusiastic about their jobs, with the exception of the lady at the front gate she was very welcoming. We expected to hear about Washington’s legacy and the sacrifices he made to form this country and the important…”

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5.Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC

Discover George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria on this guided tour from DC, with expert guides, scenic views, and historic highlights.

★ 4.5

“Was a convenient way to visit Mt Vernon from DC and Joey was so full of interesting history and details during the ride over and back and facilitated all the highlights of George Washington’s family home. Kareem’s driving was comfortable and on time. Great value…”

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6.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

Discover George Washington’s Mount Vernon with this half-day tour from D.C., exploring the mansion, grounds, and history, including insights into slavery and the estate's legacy.

★ 4.0

“About 2% of Mt Vernon home open to viewing. Wait until reconstruction completed. Reconstruction was noted in booking but was way more than what review said.”

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7.Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon

Discover Washington DC at night with this 3-4 hour bus tour showcasing monuments and memorials illuminated after dark, with optional Mount Vernon visit.

★ 4.0

“Trip is a bit long and many spots were not accessible due to construction of bike lanes and traffic from other tours.”

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9.Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

Discover Washington’s past with a private tour of Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria, featuring expert guides, stunning sights, and convenient logistics.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Edgar, was very informative, entertaining and helpful. We learned fascinating facts and stories about George Washington and his family, so much more than we would have gotten on our own.”

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10.Private Guided Tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon with a private guide, including mansion access, grounds, and tomb, for a personalized, in-depth experience.

★ 4.5

“Gail was a superstar. Her knowledge of the entirety of Mount Vernon is incredible. This was a fun and educational thumbs up experience for the whole family.”

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13.George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

Discover key historical sites near DC with this half-day guided tour, including Mount Vernon estate, Old Alexandria, and landmarks along the Potomac.

★ 3.5

“The bud tour guide was wonderful, I would recommend taking the early tour as ours was the 2:00pm and we were 20minutes late being picked up and there was a long line to tour Washington house and the grounds closed at 4:00 so that’s all…”

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15.Mount Vernon Bus and Walking Tour

Discover Washington DC's highlights with a guided bus, walking, and seasonal cruise tour. Explore top monuments, history, and scenic views in one day.

★ 4.5

“Robert was a great guide and very knowledgeable about US history. I was the only one with him on the tour so it made it even better”

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More Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips

4.0Admission & Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria6 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour5 hours (approx.)$467.50 4.0Mount Vernon Historical Walking Tour with Transportation from DC5 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.0From Washington DC: Mount Vernon Bus & Walking Tour4 - 7 hours$99 4.1Washington DC: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip5 hours$99 4.5Old Town Alexandria in a Day with Round Trip Ferry Cruise$119.00 4.1Washington DC: Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour5 hours$99 4.5Small Group Washington D.C, U.S Capitol & Mount Vernon 1-Day Tour$95.00 3.4Washington: Mt. Vernon, Alexandria & Arlington Cemetery Tour6 hours$89 3.9From Washington DC: Half Day Trip to Mount Vernon with Guide4 - 7 hours$99 4.0Washington DC Night-Time City Tour with Visit to Mount Vernon8 hours (approx.)$158.00 3.5PrivateTour of Mount Vernon By Van.4 to 5 hours (approx.)$500.00 4.0Washington DC Full Day Tour with Morning Sightseeing & Mount Vernon Admission8 hours (approx.)$158.00 5.0Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria with Night-Time Sightseeing Tour of Washington DC8 to 9 hours (approx.)$158.00 5.0Private Mount Vernon Tour for up to 10 Guests4 hours (approx.)$825.00 5.0From DC: Old Town Alexandria in a Day with Round Trip Ferry$119 5.0Private Mount Vernon Tour: Explore Washingtons Legacy4 hours$650 5.0Private Walking-Guided Mount Vernon Tour4 hours (approx.)$950.00 5.0Private Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery Tour$550.00 5.0Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC$945.00 5.0Washington DC: Private Day Tour of Mount Vernon & Alexandria5 hours$1,599 5.0Washington DC Day to Night with Mount Vernon Small Group 12 Tour$138.00 Private Transportation to Mount Vernon Historical Tour$525.00 Explore Mount Vernon and Historic Old Town Alexandria$650.00