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15 Best Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips In Washington DC

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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.

15 Best Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips In Washington DC

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC - Meeting at 400 New Jersey Ave NW and using the right departure time
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Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

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1.Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

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★ 4.0

“I should begin by saying I did this exact tour, booked through Viator, in August 2023 and it was great. The operator has since changed to Zohery Tours. Issues with my experience this time (Oct 2025): - the mansion at Mount Vernon is undergoing significant renovation, resulting in only 3 rooms being open to visitors.…”

874 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $99.00by City Tours by LOBA

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From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour - Getting picked up and staying comfortable from Downtown DC
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From Washington DC: Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon Tour

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George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission - Museum Exhibit: Mount Vernon, The Story of An American Icon
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

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

Skip the line at Mount Vernon, explore gardens and museum, plus select-weekend distillery and gristmill visits with Potomac views.

★ 4.5

“The mansion is gorgeous with an amazing view of the Potomac. The guide at the entrance of the mansion was informative and able to answer all my questions.”

340 reviews30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)From $28.00by George Washington's Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC - Mount Vernon Guided Stop: What You’ll See (And What’s Limited)
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Mount Vernon Guided Estate Tour plus Old Town Alexandria from DC

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

Guided Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria tour from DC with air-conditioned transport, live guide, and timed admission in about 5 hours.

★ 4.5

“Amazing experience! Worth going even though is going through refurbishment of the property. Our tour guide Terry was incredible. Very knowledgable and patient. My kids (3 and 6) loved it. Its a trip worth doing if visiting Washington D.C. Stepping into so much history. Can't wait to go back!”

307 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $109.00by USA Guided Tours

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George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC - Price and what you actually get for $99
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC

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

A guided half-day trip from Washington DC to Mount Vernon with coach transport, mansion and grounds time, and a George Washington film.

★ 4.0

“Washington’s home is under restoration. We only were able to see one room in home. Very disappointed. The grounds are beautiful and out building very interesting.”

173 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $99.00by All Washington View LLC

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Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon - The stop-by-stop route: White House, Lincoln, Capitol area
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Washington DC Night-Time City Bus Tour with Optional Mount Vernon

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

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.

★ 4.0

“Our driver was very informative and allowed us to get great pictures of the monuments. He let us know when to return and also slipped in an additional stop to take pictures at the Jefferson Memorial.”

107 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $59.00by Zohery Tours International, Inc

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VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise - The 90-minute Potomac cruise: DC sights with breathing room
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VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise

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7.VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise

A small-group Potomac River cruise plus guided Mount Vernon estate walk with lunch included, starting fast from DC’s Wharf.

★ 4.5

“Actually walking on the grounds of a place with so much history was my favorite aspect of the trip. The guides at each point of the tour were knowledgeable and pleasant but there was a feeling of being rushed. A quick glance into the room before they spoke and then they moved us on to…”

101 reviewsFrom $169.00by Walks - USA

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Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise - 1.5 Hours on the Potomac: How the Views and Stories Click
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Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise

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Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour - Private guide, real flexibility: why the “small” choice pays off
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Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

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9.Old Town, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Private Tour

Private 5-hour tour pairing George Washington’s Mount Vernon mansion with Old Town Alexandria, plus a luxury bus and live English guide.

★ 5.0

“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.…”

83 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $1,044.00by USA Guided Tours

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George Washington's Mount Vernon Private Guided Tour - Inside the 21-room mansion: how a guide changes what you notice
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Private Guided Tour

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10.George Washington’s Mount Vernon Private Guided Tour

Private one-hour Mount Vernon guided tour from DC with rare mansion access, expert-led gardens, and optional farm plus museum time.

★ 4.5

“Gail was a superstar. Her knowledge of the entirety of Mount Vernon is incredible. This was a fun and educational thumbs up experience for the whole family.”

67 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $750.00by George Washington's Mount Vernon

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Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria - Where You Meet: D.C. Wharf Timing and Mobile Ticket Reality
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Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria

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11.Water Taxi from Wharf or Old Town Alexandria

Ride the Potomac River water taxi from Washington DC’s Wharf to Alexandria Old Town for top monument views and quick time ashore.

★ 4.0

“The water taxi was a fun alternative to get to Alexandria, on the Potomac. It was a cool, but lovely evening, and we road the taxi to Alexandria and ate a terrific array of Happy Hour treats at the beautiful Chart House, located at the dock, waterRead more”

65 reviewsFrom $19.80by Potomac Water Taxi

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Holiday Lights Tour of Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria - National Christmas Tree and the Pathway of Peace
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Holiday Lights Tour of Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria

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Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat - Mount Vernon Trail riding: mostly easy, with a few real-life details
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Alexandria: Full-Day Bike Tour to Mt Vernon w/ Optional Boat

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

Ride Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon on the Potomac Trail, then self-explore Washington’s estate. Boat option ends at DC Wharf.

★ 3.7

“Great bike trail from D.C. to Mt. Vernon-well laid out and easy to follow the trail. Super relaxing to ride and is virtually flat. Bikes were in good shape and I cycle a lot on my own time. We picked up the bikes in Old Town Alexandria and headed out on our own from there.…”

50 reviews390 - 450 minutesFrom $74by Unlimited Biking Washington DC

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George Washington's Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC - Price and what you actually get for $99
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour from DC

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Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria - Morning Stops From the White House to the Capitol
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Full-Day Tour of Washington DC with Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria

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