WASHINGTON · D.C.
The best way to spend a day in D.C.
The 15 best mount vernon & alexandria day trips in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.
Half-day tour from Washington DC to George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria, with mansion admission, plus guided bus stops.
Most Popular“It was a so-so tour. Too bad the house was on repair and didn't exactly see the whole parts of it because of the repairs. The tour around alexandria was quick as well. The night tour was ok also.”
Guided day trip from Washington DC to Old Town Alexandria and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, with mansion tour and museum entry.
“Dion was an excellent tour guide. Had alot of good information. Friendly and spoke alot about various sites. Antonio was a great driver too. We saw alot on this tour. Had a very enjoyable time. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Skip the line at Mount Vernon, explore gardens and museum, plus select-weekend distillery and gristmill visits with Potomac views.
“It was good. The thing I would ask you to change is the way you list this tour. It only gave a tour time of 9 am, which was hard to get out there in morning traffic. Upon arriving & checking in, I was told there wasn’t an actual tour at that time but probably…”
Guided Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria tour from DC with air-conditioned transport, live guide, and timed admission in about 5 hours.
“We were very disappointed with this and feel that there should be some sort of refund. Firstly the Viator info for this tour said that we would have 4 hours Mount Vernon and 1 hour around Old Town Alexandria. This is not correct - we stopped briefly on the way to Mount Vernon to see…”
A guided half-day trip from Washington DC to Mount Vernon with coach transport, mansion and grounds time, and a George Washington film.
“The driving was dangerous and aggressive. We did not care for the driver’s personality and he was late picking us up.”
A comfy night bus tour through Washington DC’s lit monuments, with key photo stops and optional Mount Vernon upgrade for a full-day mix.
“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.”
A small-group Potomac River cruise plus guided Mount Vernon estate walk with lunch included, starting fast from DC’s Wharf.
“Highly recommend! We loved our tour. It was so enjoyable and informational. Tyson was a great tour guide. Thank you!”
River cruise to Mount Vernon with expert guides, VIP seating, and included lunch—plus time on the estate and grounds for a full day.
“The trip and tour to Mt Vernon was fantastic. We got to relax on the river and then enjoyed our tour of the mansion and grounds. Our tour guide was wonderful and would always address us by name!”
Private 5-hour tour pairing George Washington’s Mount Vernon mansion with Old Town Alexandria, plus a luxury bus and live English guide.
“Great tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Edgar was the best tour guide we have ever had. So personable and informative”
Private one-hour Mount Vernon guided tour from DC with rare mansion access, expert-led gardens, and optional farm plus museum time.
“This was amazing. Well worth every penny. Cant say enough about our guide. She was a true historian! You could tell she loved her job. She was more than amazing!!!!!”
Ride the Potomac River water taxi from Washington DC’s Wharf to Alexandria Old Town for top monument views and quick time ashore.
“Perfect excursion! Really enjoyed showing my Dear friend from our of town over the weekend all of the beautiful ports of the DMV!”
See Washington DC’s biggest holiday trees and lights plus Old Town Alexandria on a 3-hour English guided night bus tour.
“It wasn’t just about the holiday, it was about knowing some history of our Nation’s Capital as well as hearing a Marine’s favorite memory for this time of year!”
Ride Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon on the Potomac Trail, then self-explore Washington’s estate. Boat option ends at DC Wharf.
“It was very nice ride and enjoyed a lot the day. The path is not difficult and bike helps a lot”
Half-day coach tour from DC to Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria with audio-guided estate time, tomb access, and scenic Parkway stops for $99.
“Great bus ride knowledgeable driver. Worth booking the Alexandra add on. Even though Mt vetnon has contrition at this time you still see a lot with the guided tour”
One full day by coach to DC monuments, plus Mount Vernon with audio and time in Old Alexandria, all for $158.
“This tour was split in two. AM Washington DC Mall very informative. PM Robert was exceptional very knowledgeable easy to understand and build a great rapport! Mt Vernon is more than just a house it’s a history lesson.”
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