Mount Vernon Tour: Explore George Washington's Estate

Experience a VIP day trip to Mount Vernon, the former home of George Washington. Enjoy a guided river cruise, a comprehensive tour of the estate, and a delicious lunch.

Duration: 6 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Wharf DC - Start your adventure by meeting your knowledgeable guide at the Wharf, where your group will be the first to board the ferry, ensuring prime spots to enjoy a stunning cruise along the Potomac River. Among the sights are the Titanic Memorial—commissioned shortly after the 1912 tragedy to honor the men who sacrificed their lifeboat…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Potomac River Cruise
  • Boxed lunch
  • Small group of 15 guests maximum
  • Tickets to Mount Vernon Estate
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of America’s first president on this fully guided tour through Mount Vernon. Get the VIP treatment on a scenic river cruise down the Potomac River, soaking up some of DC’s most iconic sights along the way. After landing at Mount Vernon, you’ll be led through the former home of George Washington on a…

Location
580 Water St SW
Water Street Southwest
Your guide will meet you at Pier 4 holding a "Meet Here" sign. We will be boarding the Spirit of Mt Vernon to begin the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tyree_j
Aug 10, 2025
Superb - Our guide Joel was very knowledgeable on everything from the tour to many other historical topics. I highly recommend. The folks at Mount Vernon we super as well.
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Nicole_h
Aug 6, 2025
Wouldn't change anything - Cruise was comfortable, guide found us on cruise, not everyone on cruise has same package that came with a guided tour. Boxed lunch was fine and they had gluten free options. During cruise they play over speaker what to watch for. Mt. Vernon tour was very informative and I felt like our guide helped us to see we everything. There was a tram available to go up the steep hill from river to house.
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Tanya_s
Aug 4, 2025
Excellent way to see both... - Excellent way to see both the Potomac River and Mount Vernon. Our guide Jjana was great and very knowledgeable.
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Angela_s
Jul 24, 2025
Ray was an amazing guide... - Ray was an amazing guide and was very knowledgeable. I loved that he knew the piper and several people by name. He was a very informative guide. This was a great trip!
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Elizabeth_t
Jul 23, 2025
Great way to see Mt. Vernon - Our guide, Ray, was fantastic! Lots of very interesting information. There is a good amount of walking, sometimes uphill. The box lunch is not great, so if you are picky you may want to bring your own snacks. The experience was well worth the money!
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Dewayne_a
Jul 14, 2025
Susan was very... - Susan was very personable, knowledgable and engaging, She made sure we were comfortable with stops when necessary, She could answer all questions. We loved the total experience.
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Bobl682
Jul 13, 2025
It was a great day with a super tour guide - This was an awesome tour. Ray was our tour guide on the boat and on the property. We had a small group (4 people) and Ray was extremely personable. As we walked the property and toured the buildings, he embellished what the Mt. Vernon guides told us with lots of stories and fun facts. We has very accommodating, knowledgeable, and just a great "friend" to lead us around! He really made our day great.
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Brienne2010
Jul 8, 2025
Loved this tour - We had such a positive experience with Ray! He was so kind and considerate, and also very knowledgeable about the history of the location! I would recommend this tour to anyone one and boat ride was super awesome!
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Mariekm8712sc
Jul 3, 2025
Worth the trip! - We loved our tour guide, Ray. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. He was attentive and ensured that all of us on the tour were comfortable and had the best experience possible.
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April_g
Aug 3, 2025
My Vernon - Did not appreciate the tour guide—rude, pushy, and did not wait for small group to convene before sharing information. She was very disrespectful of the speakers at the site.
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From $144
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).