Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Bus Day Trip from Washington DC
by City Tours by LOBA
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
The tour begins with a bus ride through Old Town Alexandria, passing by landmarks such as the boyhood home of Robert E. Lee, the Lee-Fendall House, Christ Episcopal Church, the Old Town Waterfront, the smallest townhouse in Old Town, George Washington's Town House, and the George Washington Masonic Temple. After the drive, the group arrives at Mount Vernon for about three hours. Visitors first watch an introductory video about George Washington and his estate. Then, the guide leads a tour of George Washington's Mansion. Following the guided tour, there is free time to explore the mansion’s gardens, farms, and additional buildings on the estate at leisure. A food court and gift shop are available at Mount Vernon. The trip concludes with a return bus ride to Washington DC. The entire tour lasts approximately five hours and includes entry fees, reserved mansion time, and a licensed guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
Passengers pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee during the bus ride through Old Town Alexandria.
Lee-Fendall House
The bus passes by the historic Lee-Fendall House in Old Town Alexandria.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Arriving at Mount Vernon, visitors watch a short introductory video. A guided tour of George Washington's Mansion follows. After the mansion tour, guests have free time to explore the estate's gardens, farms, and outbuildings. A food court and gift shop are available onsite.
180 min
Historic Christ Episcopal Church
The bus passes by Alexandria's Christ Episcopal Church during the drive.
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
The route includes a drive past the Old Town Waterfront area in Alexandria.
Smallest Townhouse in Old Town
The bus passes by the smallest townhouse located in Old Town Alexandria.
Drive on the Parkway to the Mansion
The bus continues along the parkway heading directly to the Mansion.
George Washington's Town House
The route features a pass by George Washington's Town House.
Drive-by Masonic Temple
The bus passes by the Masonic Temple.
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro). Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
End point
Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro). Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Bus Day Trip from Washington DC
by City Tours by LOBA
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
The tour begins with a bus ride through Old Town Alexandria, passing by landmarks such as the boyhood home of Robert E. Lee, the Lee-Fendall House, Christ Episcopal Church, the Old Town Waterfront, the smallest townhouse in Old Town, George Washington's Town House, and the George Washington Masonic Temple. After the drive, the group arrives at Mount Vernon for about three hours. Visitors first watch an introductory video about George Washington and his estate. Then, the guide leads a tour of George Washington's Mansion. Following the guided tour, there is free time to explore the mansion’s gardens, farms, and additional buildings on the estate at leisure. A food court and gift shop are available at Mount Vernon. The trip concludes with a return bus ride to Washington DC. The entire tour lasts approximately five hours and includes entry fees, reserved mansion time, and a licensed guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
Passengers pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee during the bus ride through Old Town Alexandria.
Lee-Fendall House
The bus passes by the historic Lee-Fendall House in Old Town Alexandria.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Arriving at Mount Vernon, visitors watch a short introductory video. A guided tour of George Washington's Mansion follows. After the mansion tour, guests have free time to explore the estate's gardens, farms, and outbuildings. A food court and gift shop are available onsite.
180 min
Historic Christ Episcopal Church
The bus passes by Alexandria's Christ Episcopal Church during the drive.
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
The route includes a drive past the Old Town Waterfront area in Alexandria.
Smallest Townhouse in Old Town
The bus passes by the smallest townhouse located in Old Town Alexandria.
Drive on the Parkway to the Mansion
The bus continues along the parkway heading directly to the Mansion.
George Washington's Town House
The route features a pass by George Washington's Town House.
Drive-by Masonic Temple
The bus passes by the Masonic Temple.
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro). Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
End point
Meet your tour guide at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (close to Union Station Metro). Address: 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington DC 20001 Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.