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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

Overview

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, explore the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.

City: Washington DC

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Mon 09 Jun

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What's Included

Includes Entry fees to the estate and reserved mansion time

Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee

Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC

Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon

Free time to explore the rest of the estate on own at your leisure

Tour of George Washington's Mansion

Licensed Tour Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours depart from 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20001, USA. Tour operator details provided on your ticket after purchase.
Accessibility: our vehicles are unable to accommodate wheelchairs unless the passenger is able to stand and board the bus

What To Expect

Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee

Pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee.

Lee-Fendall House

Drive by the Lee-Fendall House in Old Alexandria.

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Upon arrival, watch a brief introduction video. Them take a tour of George Washington's Mansion. After your tour, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the estate at your leisure before returning back to DC. Food Court and Gift Shop available at this location.

Alexandria's Christ Church

Pass by Alexandria's Christ Church

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Pass by Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (779)

vikshah25

Mar 2025

It is a partially guided (on the bus only) tour. No one to guide at the Mt Vernon location. Bus driver was very nice. Recommend adding a stop in Alexandia for a photo op of the colonial houses.

Ignacio_G

Mar 2025

LOBA Tour company ruined this experience. The driver arrived late and just parked in front of the hotel waving us over telling us to get into the van. The tour was over booked and a family of 7 (not my group) was pushed off of the tour and told they didn’t have room on the van. The driver was rude and started arguing with the group. The group had tickets which the driver ignored and just told them to call customer service. When asked (repeatedly) the driver refused to identify himself. After about 15 minutes of arguing the driver was visibly upset, his hands were shaking and his breathing was heavy. The tour departed the hotel well after the scheduled start time of the tour. Once we started driving the driver was talking about random nonsense, things that had nothing to do with the tour or local interest points. While driving he was unable to maintain the lane and kept driving all over the road. The driver would drive in the shoulder to pass traffic, partially enter an intersection against a red light, and then cut over to block the lane so he could enter the intersection when the light turned green. Our “tour” of old town Alexandria was just the driver reading out the names of businesses and street names as we drove past them. Finally we arrived at mount vernon which was underwhelming based on the amount of the mansion which was closed due to refurbishment as well as already being upset by the way the tour started. Upset about the whole experience, I left the tour early and had to pay for my own transportation back to DC. I spoke with other members of the tour which also told me they were not comfortable getting back in the car with the driver and would be finding alternative transport home.

DEBABRATA_D

Mar 2025

It’s was one of best historical places. We could see George Washington’s palace. The tour guide was extraordinary. He made us understand almost everything about the first American president and family