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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC
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Explore some of the most famous landmark locations around Washington, DC on this guided, half-day sightseeing tour. Travel to Mount Vernon, George Washington's popular plantation in Virginia and one of the nation’s most beloved historic sites. Learn about his life and tour his home of more than 40 years. Then enjoy a guided bus trip around Old Town Alexandria. See the many historic 17th- and 18th-century homes, hear colorful stories about this founding father and discover little known facts about all the monuments, statues and buildings in the area.
  • Guided tour of Mount Vernon, one of the most famous historical estates in America
  • Explore the 23-room mansion with a guide and admire its views of the Potomac River
  • See how the mansion has been restored to look as it did in 1799 when George Washington died
  • Visit the tomb of George and Martha Washington
  • Watch colonial-era actors at work in a blacksmith shop and on a colonial farm
  • Take a guided bus tour through historical Old Town Alexandria
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400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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On this half-day trip, travel approximately 30 minutes from Washington, DC to Mount Vernon, George Washington's beloved plantation home in Virginia. Tour the mansion and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, featuring 23 galleries and theaters where visitors learn about Washington through interactive displays, an action adventure movie, short films produced by the History Channel and more. Visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington, walk through the beautiful gardens and restored landscapes and much more.

After lunch at Mount Vernon (not included), enjoy a guided bus tour of Old Town Alexandria. See George Washington’s old “stomping grounds,” including Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant and Museum, which hosted Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison and James Monroe, among many other dignitaries. Visit Historic Ramsey House, also the site of Alexandria’s Visitors Center and Lee-Fendall House, a veritable showcase of American history since 1785. Also, see some of the town’s major attractions, like the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Christ Church, the 7-foot-wide Spite House, Robert E. Lee’s Boyhood Home and the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
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Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
FIRST WATCH A MOVIE OF ABOUT 25 MINS. TAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MANSION FREE TO GO ANYWHERE ON THE ESTATE MUSEUM LEADS TO FOOD COURT AND GIFT SHOP
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY City Tours by LOBA

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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What is the policy on sanitization during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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What is the maximum group size during Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

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Patriotic Experience
Andrew_G
, Jun 2021
Joe the tour guide was very friendly and informative and funny too! The only disappointment was the guides at the mansion. They seemed to rush telling the information and acted like they had been saying the same thing a million times. They came across as bored and did not seem interested in any questions, almost annoyed.
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Location is great, tour guide was average
Cindy_H
, Jun 2021
Mount Vernon was awesome and very thought provoking. The estate is beautiful and well maintained. The guides at the mansion were also great. Our tour guide was not so great. He was 10 minutes late to the pick up site. He would point out things to look at as he drove but half the time we couldn't see what it was he was pointing out. He was very knowledgeable about the names and locations of landmarks but didn't give any history of the landmarks - just pointed them out.
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Disappointed
REYLYN_S
, Jun 2021
We could have just taken an Uber. The driver/Tour Guide was dry. He was quiet for most of the trip. The tour is for Mt Vernon and Alexandria but nothing much to see in Alexandria. Tour not worth it.
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Well worth it!!
ErnestMerlan
, Jun 2021
The driver was so much fun and full of great info. He really set us up for a great experience. Would absolutely do it again.
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Daniel_W
, Jun 2021
The trip was very good. However 2 from our party could not go. I have not received any response to my communications about their refund. We booked the tour less than 24 hours of the tour. I want the refund for the 2 unused tickets. Daniel Warda
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Matthew_T
, Jun 2021
I will start off with saying the lady tour guide was good. With that said the guy that was driving was terrible. A 20 minute drive to Mount Vernon turn into a hour and a half. Because the driver got us lost and didn't know where he was going. Which made us over a hour late for our tour. We didn't even get to go to old Alexandria and didn't have time to really look around Mount Vernon. Because everything was closing and we was rushed through our tour of the house. It was supposed to be a 5 hour tour which would have gave us plenty of time if we had a driver that knew what he was doing. at 85 dollars a ticket per person you think he would have. I was extremely upset as we didn't have the time to truly see everything the plantation had to offer or simply enjoy a piece of history.
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Great Tour
Haley
, Jun 2021
Great tour! Mount Vernon is beautiful and certainly worth seeing. The docents within the house are excellent ! Mr Bobby was interesting and informative. It was our second tour with him and great.
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John_B
, Jun 2021
Mount Vernon was amazing, the tour guide was very polite. He gave us a bit of a history lesson and also pointed out things that we wouldn't have known about.
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Our general
John_P
, Jun 2021
Generals library, his tomb, bunkhouses, back view of potomac, loved seeing his flattened front lawn and gardens
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Mt. Vernon visit
Andres_A
, Jun 2021
Or guide Joseph was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and kind. The only drawback was that we didn’t have more time at Mt. Vernon. Three hours wasn’t enough to see it all!!! The museum was absolutely amazing!!!
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