Mount Vernon Admission & Guided Tour with Old Town Alexandria
Description
Join us for a historic visit to the Mt Vernon Estate: The home of famous American President George Washington. Explore for yourself the very home where George Washington was raised, Lived, and passed. Tour the plantation and plateau of Mt Vernon. View the Tombs of George and Martha Washington. Slave Quarters and Memorial: To provide a more holistic view of history, the Mount Vernon Estate includes a sobering yet essential component – the Slave Quarters. These preserved structures shed light on the lives of the enslaved individuals who played a pivotal role in the functioning of the estate. The memorial dedicated to those who lived and worked at Mount Vernon serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often painful aspects of America's past. On your return from Mt Vernon, Tour Old Town Alexandria. The neighborhood is known for its well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and charming boutiques and restaurants.
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Itinerary
Guests will receive a tour from our driving tour guide on the drive into Mount Vernon. On arrival to MT Vernon, they will receive a ticket for entry into the MT Vernon Estate included with the tour and a government issued tour guide to guide you through George Washington's mansion.
Explore the exterior of the Mount Vernon Estate in a self-guided format. Explore the interior of the Mount Vernon Estate. View the Tombs George and Martha Washington. View the Plateau of Mt Vernon.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
Reviews(3)
This driver never introduced himself. The were 80 people on the tour. Group of 4 and 3 groups of 2. He promised to drop each group back at their respective hotels. The tickets to see the home was at 2:20. We arrived at 12:40. Our group should have had priority tickets so we would have time to see the grounds. The facility has a historic Revolutionary war encampment in progress which created a mess. There were hundreds more people there than expected. We were 10 minutes late getting back to the shuttle because the line to see the residence takes at least 40-60 minutes. When we returned to the van the driver said he was returning us to our pickup point because he had sometimhing else to do. We were with 4 blocks of our hotel when he got off the bridge and refused to stop. His driving was horrible. On the return trip myself and a lady in the back of the van bounced up twice from horrible road runs. I hit my tailbone on a broken seat and she hit her head on the ceiling. I heard the Crack from her head bouncing. The driver said oh that's our local roller coaster and laughed. Not funny This guy needs to be let go.
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The tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable. His instructions and practical information were clear and accurate. The downside of this tour (or any tour of Mount Vernon) was that the mansion tour was rushed, the groups were too large, and the docents were often inaudible. But there is no other way to see the mansion. There was not enough time to see all of the outbuildings. We plan to come back on our own to complete the visits to yhe outbuildings.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your time exploring DC. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Malaak.
Check the weather. While there was a tornado watch in place Trip Advisor apparently did not check with Mt Vernon to confirm they were open. We did not see Mt Vernon
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