The 15 Best Mount Vernon Tours from Washington DC

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC - The Mount Vernon arrival and introductory film

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 874 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Review of the Mount Vernon and Alexandria day trip from Washington DC, including mansion access, transport, guides, timing, value, and renovation limits.

“Dr Zohery was very knowledgeable and the facts he gave during the drive were interesting. I felt safe driving in the bus. I could have used another 1-2 hours at Mount Vernon. I'm also the type of person that likes to read and see everything. So, if you're not like that this amount of time would be great.”

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Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

2.Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 393 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

Tour Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon from Washington DC with expert guides, comfortable transport, mansion access, gardens, and museum time.

“Whitney the driver was very reliable and safe. Elvie the tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable of historical people and places. Definitely got money's worth!”

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

3.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Explore Mount Vernon’s mansion grounds, gardens, Potomac views, museum, tomb, and weekend distillery visit with practical tips.

“Do not go wait until they finish all of the renovations you hardly saw anything. It’s a waste of time disappointing.”

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Guided, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC

4.Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

Visit Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria from DC with transport, admission, and an English-speaking guide, with mansion access limited through 2026.

“We had a great time. Only shame was the mansion is under renovation. Would have liked to spend a little more time in Old Town Alexandria and be able to get off at the church and the Gatsby.”

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Half-Day, Mount Vernon, Tour Reviews, Tours

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

5.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 173 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Mount Vernon from Washington DC, covering the mansion, grounds, museum, transport, timing, guides, renovations, and tour value.

“Excellent driver. But, there was not enough time to see the entire estate. By the time we finished with the home tour, we were rushed to get back on the bus.”

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City Tours, Evening Experiences, Mount Vernon, Tour Reviews, Tours

Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon

6.Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

See Washington DC’s monuments under lights by comfortable bus, with White House, Lincoln, Capitol, memorial stops, and an optional Mount Vernon day.

“The driver took us to all of the cities highlights, he shared lots of information. The van was clean and cool on a hot day. The driver went out of his way to make sure we all got safely where we needed to be.”

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1-Day Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Mount Vernon, Potomac River Cruises, Tour Reviews, VIP

VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise

7.VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $169

Review of the VIP Mount Vernon day trip with a Potomac cruise, lunch, small group, estate tour, practical tips, and renovation warnings.

“Highly recommend! We loved our tour. It was so enjoyable and informational. Tyson was a great tour guide. Thank you!”

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Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

8.Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Tour Mount Vernon’s mansion and Old Town Alexandria with a private English-speaking guide, luxury transport, history, and waterfront time.

“Dion was an amazing and engaging guide. We got so much more than a tour of Mount Vernon - we got a history of the area of Alexandria, our first president and his complicated life, and of Washington DC itself. We enjoyed this tour tremendously. If you can do private, I will always recommend it. You have time to do the things you want and a person like Dion to make it happen.”

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Private Guided Tour

9.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Review of Mount Vernon’s private guided tour, with mansion access, gardens, expert guides, pricing, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“John did a great job. The whole family really enjoyed the experience. John also took great pictures and engaged the whole family. We stayed at the Embassy Suites in Old Alexandria and the trip down was easy and enjoyable as well. John was witty and made the tour memorable.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Cycling Tours, Full-Day, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

10.Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 50 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $74

Cycle from Alexandria to Mount Vernon on the Potomac, tour Washington’s estate, then bike back or cruise to Washington DC.

“From the beautiful, historic town of Alexandria, following level terrain along the Potomac river with some wooded sections with modest hills. This was a ride that we were able to do, even though my wife and I are aged 70, with histories of knee and hip surgeries, and our granddaughters ages 8 and 12. Ending with a tour of the home of George Washington and visit to the tomb of the first President and his wife. At the tomb, because of my military service, I was asked to read Washington's prayer to the nation and lead the visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our granddaughters were asked to lay a…”

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

11.George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of the Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria tour from DC, with mansion updates, timing advice, transport concerns, and honest value guidance.

“Tour of the grounds and mansion was amazing and educational. The drive was erratic and at times tense.”

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Full-Day, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

12.Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $158

See Washington DC’s major memorials, Old Alexandria, and Mount Vernon in one coach tour, with guides, two hours at Washington’s estate, and free cancellation.

“We had a great time seeing all the attractions in DC and Mount Vernon. It is a long day but well worth it.”

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Guided, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Tour Reviews, Tours

Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria

13.Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

See Mount Vernon with a guide, then tour Old Town Alexandria on this six-hour Washington DC outing, with historic sights and practical tips.

“Our driver provided lots of interesting information about George Washington, Mt Vernon, and old town Alexandria.”

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Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

14.Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Visit Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria on a private five-hour tour with hotel pickup, mansion admission, and expert guiding.

“We had a wonderful tour with Frank. He was so knowledgeable! The tour of the Mansion and grounds were beautiful and learned so much.”

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Historical Tours, Mount Vernon, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Mount Vernon Historical Walking Tour with Transportation from DC

15.Mount Vernon Historical Walking Tour with Transportation from DC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of the five-hour Mount Vernon tour from DC, with transport, a guide, mansion access, Christ Church connections, and practical value advice.

“Well, this was a lesson learned and has me rethinking Viator for Alaska and Italy. Reviews complained about a bus with no air. That is still the case for the bus we had. The driver sat up the road until 11am, we saw him for 20 minutes. Fair enough. But he knew the air didn’t work for the passengers. It was decent where he sat. When we loaded and a lady said the bus was hot he told her it was because the door had been open to let us on. All of about 1 minute. We knew it wasn’t from that. Thankfully I had the presence of mind to…”

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