About this experience
Discover history with Continental City Tours at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s iconic home! Your journey begins with a hotel pickup and a scenic drive through Alexandria’s charming Old Town. At Mount Vernon, step inside Washington’s grand Mansion, walk through historic rooms, and gain insights into his life and leadership.
Pause at the serene resting place of George and Martha Washington for a touching wreath-laying tribute. Explore the beautifully maintained grounds, including four distinct gardens and historic outbuildings like the smokehouse and shoemaking workshop.
Learn the complex history of Mount Vernon, including the lives of enslaved people who built and worked the estate. Visit the acclaimed "Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon" exhibit, featuring Washington’s life mask bust and the estate’s evolution.
Conclude your 4-hour tour in DC, Mount Vernon’s restaurant, or Old Town, leaving you with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to history.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
A historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gadsby’s Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area.
Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha.
Meeting and pickup information
- Do you have a hotel Downtown D.C./National Mall within the pick up radius listed/drop down on the Viator site? Happy to pick up directly from Smithsonian Museums, restaurant or point of interest!If out of state or outside the radius/driving, we can also provide an address where you can meet/park free of charge for the day.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Continental City Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
If out of state or outside the radius/driving, we can also provide an address where you can meet/park free of charge for the day.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
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