Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, the guide takes you through the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a guided bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.
Return to DC take a two to three hours dinner brake and continue on the night tour starting and ending at the same spot 400 New jersey ave NW
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Drive through Old Alexandria on the way to Mt. Vernon and pass by sites like home of Robert E. Lee
✔ Half-Day trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon from Washington DC
✔ Guided Tour of George Washington's Mansion
✔ Night-Time Washington DC City Tour upon arrival back to the city
✔ Introductory video upon arrival to Mount Vernon
✔ Free time to explore the rest of the estate at your leisure
✔ Licensed Tour Guide
✖ Lunch (food court available at Mount Vernon)
✖ Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro).
Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001
Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
Pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee.
2
Lee-Fendall House
Drive by the Lee-Fendall House in Old Alexandria.
3
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Upon arrival, watch a brief introduction video. Them take a guided tour of George Washington's Mansion. After your tour, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the estate at your leisure before returning back to DC.
Food Court and Gift Shop available at this location.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Alexandria's Christ Church
Pass by Alexandria's Christ Church
5
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Pass by Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria
6
Smallest TOWN HOUSE in Old Town
7
A drive on the parkway all the way to the Mansion
8
George washington's Town House
9
GORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC TEMPLE
10
U.S. Capitol
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Duration: 10 minutes
11
White House
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Duration: 15 minutes
12
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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Duration: 10 minutes
13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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Duration: 10 minutes
14
Lincoln Memorial
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Duration: 20 minutes
15
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Duration: 10 minutes
16
Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
