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Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return

Visit Mount Vernon by Bike: Self-guided Ride with Optional Boat Cruise Return

Overview

On this independent bike tour from Old Town Alexandria, enjoy views of the Potomac River as you cycle along the scenic Mount Vernon Trail to historic Mount Vernon Estate, George Washington’s famous 18th-century home. Explore the stately mansion, gorgeous gardens and fascinating educational exhibits at your leisure, and hop back on your bike for your return trip or upgrade to relax on a narrated Potomac River cruise back to Alexandria. (If you choose to return by boat, you must select this option at the time of booking) This is a fun, active and scenic way to experience Mount Vernon.

We recommend guests to come between 8am-9:30am to our store location. The boats leave from Mount Vernon at 1:30PM and returns to Washington DC!

City: Virginia

Wed 30 Apr

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Starting at $67.84

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Wed 30 Apr

Starting at $67.84

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bike rental

Helmet

Equipment for kids of all sizes and ages

Narrated Potomac River cruise (if option selected)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours may be canceled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions
Trailer carriages and trailer tandems are available for children not old enough or comfortable on their own bike
To ride in a trailer carriage, the child needs to be able to hold up his or her head and wear a helmet
PLEASE NOTE: the boat portion of this package only runs Fridays-Sundays between late May to early September
PLEASE NOTE: This package begins in Alexandria and ends in Washington DC

What To Expect

Alexandria

Explore Old Town, Alexandria, learn about the history and take photos!

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Admission to the grounds included in your experience.

Mount Vernon

Explore Mount Vernon, learn about the history and take photos!

Potomac River

Ride along and enjoy views of the Potomac River. Route is relatively flat with a few rolling hills. Ride is approximately 10 miles to Mount Vernon (about a 1 hour ride). You may go direct or take your time and stop and see various sites, such as Jones Point Light House.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (59)

Erin W

Jun 2018

I loved the bike and boat tour to Mt Vernon. I had a smile on my face the whole time. I took my 15 year old on our first day in the area and it was the perfect way to start a trip in DC. I’m in ok shape and it was a warm day, and the ride was a bit taxing for me, I had to walk the bike on the last hill up to the parking lot. I was very glad to be done with the bike after the beautiful ride on the amazing Mt Vernon trail. This was the perfect way for our family to see Mt Vernon.

Joe M

May 2018

This was our first trip to Wash DC. This was by far the best way to get from Alexandria to Mt Vernon. It was a very safe and beautiful 10 mile bike ride. We explored all of Mt Vernon and rode the boat back. We had time to eat breakfast and dinner in Alexandria. It was a perfect day. I highly recommend it. My husband and I just turned 60 glad we were in shape was this kind of day.

Jennifer L

Sep 2017

This was a great trip, the guys in the store were all ready for us, got us set up and on our way very quickly. The day was perfect weather and it is such a lovely ride plus the added bonus of actually seeing Mt Vernon. The cycling was very easy as the majority is relatively flat with only a few small sections with a hill. We took the boat trip back for some different views of the area.
All in all a fantastic day and I would thoroughly recommend it.