Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC
Overview
Enjoy a private full-day trip to Mount Vernon and Alexandria from Washington DC and discover the home of America's first president, George Washington granted to him by his great-grandfather, John Washington, with a 500-acre estate, and explore his hometown nearby Alexandria, famous for its colonial history and association with the founding fathers.
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel and set off to Mount Vernon, your first stop. Mount Vernon is a sprawling 18th-century palladian mansion set on 500 acres of plantation land. After a guided tour of the mansion house, enjoy an immersive 4D video experience at the Revolutionary War Theater at the Education Center next door.
After, visit the historic town of Alexandria, where you will have a fascinating walking tour as you learn all about the American Revolution.
Finally, hop in your private car for your return trip towards DC!
What's Included
- Mount Vernon Mansion, Museum and grounds admission tickets
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Private transportation including hotel pick-up and drop-off from your centrally located hotel
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Cost of lunch, and all food/drink
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please meet your guide at the entrance of your hotel 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
908 17th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Washington
DC, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Mount Vernon
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
King Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alexandria's Christ Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Mount Vernon Mansion, Museum and grounds admission tickets.
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- Private transportation including hotel pick-up and drop-off from your centrally located hotel.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Cost of lunch, and all food/drink.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Vernon & Alexandria: Private Day Trip from Washington DC will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Mount Vernon Mansion, Museum and grounds admission tickets
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Private transportation including hotel pick-up and drop-off from your centrally located hotel
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Cost of lunch, and all food/drink
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
