Private Tour: George Washington's Mount Vernon

Overview

Get a VIP look at George Washington’s 21-room residence as you're led through the mansion by a private guide. During this 1-hour private walking tour, you'll go behind-the-scenes as you hear expert commentary about the United States’ first president and his historic estate. This tour includes some of the gardens and grounds. You'll also have the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Washington family tomb.

Following the private tour, you are welcome to continue your visit with self-guided exploration of the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center and the Distillery & Gristmill (seasonal).

Flat rate applies for groups of 1 - 10 travelers.

**Tour must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.**

City: Washington DC

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $500.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $500.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Tour George Washington's beloved home, gardens, and learn about his remarkable life. After your hour-long guided tour, you may explore the rest of the estate, museum, and education center on your own and at your leisure.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (45)

brad120

Aug 2022

Just go ahead and pay for the private tour. The docents are great. You’ll learn SO much. You see the parts of the mansion that aren’t seen with ordinary admission. Just do it!

lindahF8345OC

Jun 2022

I'll start off by saying that buying tickets online was a mess. I was buying grounds tickets and private tour, but then it made me click a button asking if i wanted to view the house before hitting continue. Hitting that button cost 2.00 extra when I got to final screen. I was afraid to X it off, so I called and ordered the tix and the person told me it was basically a "problem" and they were trying to fix that. How many people were charged 2.00 for no reason? I was already paying 241.00. Anyhow, the confirmation email tells me to pick up my tickets 30 min prior to the tour time. That's just just great because the place is locked up like Fort Knox until 9 a.m. and my tour starts at 9:15 and is nowhere near where I was standing. It was Father's Day, so I don't know why, but I didn't expect the 1,000,000,000,000,000 school students and buses out front. If I had actually not pushed past all those kids, Id have missed my tour and forfeited the $.An Asian woman through the gate bars told me all would be fine, but if someone has a house tour and has to have their bags checked and wait behind 1000000000000000 people, its not gonna work. They need a better option for people that are paying for house tours that are times. But, Mt Vernon doesn't seem to care about that bc I was trying to tell them that through the gate. Once the gate is opening, you still have to have your bags checked- someone was yelling that at us like cattle. Someone told us to go inside and stand by the statues where theyd check our bags. No one was, so I sought someone out and told them WE ARE GOING TO MISS OUR TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was the most unorganized place I have ever been to. No one ever did check our bags, Once we SCURRIED to the house, the tour guide was at least 70 years old, not friendly and not very informational considering they said they had been doing tours there for 19 years. We were hurried through the house as fast as possible because the 1 million kids were enroute behind us. Save your money and go to Monticello-it was way more organized and just...BETTER.

David_T

May 2022

John was the most gracious ,knowledgeable and engaging guide! Would book this again, we enjoyed the tour so much.