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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
Tue 29 Apr
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Starting at $67.84
Tue 29 Apr
Starting at $67.84
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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
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Alexandria
Explore Old Town, Alexandria, learn about the history and take photos!
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
Admission to the grounds included in your experience.
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Mount Vernon
Explore Mount Vernon, learn about the history and take photos!
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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)
Tami b
Jun 2015

It was a nice day but bike ride was more vigorous then we thought so by the time we got to Mount Vernon we were a little tired. We also thought it was a path along the river but you could only see the river in a few spots as it was mostly through wooded area. Mount Vernon was awesome and then the boat ride home was mostly like a water taxi.

Garry D
Jun 2015

Excellent tour. Biked one way. Boated back. Peanut-chestnut soup and bread pudding at Mt Vernon restaurant were great complements to the tour. Three hours went quick at the estate.

Mark A
May 2015

We really enjoyed the Tour. The bike trail was great and the tour of Mt. Vernon was very enjoyable.
The bike company was very helpful and attentive to our needs.
Thanks for a great time!

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