George Washington's Mount Vernon Half-Day Tour from Washington DC
Washington DC, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit George Washington’s historic home and estate with a 6-hour tour of Mount Vernon from Washington, D.C. Get a glimpse of the President’s life and work as you explore an elegant mansion furnished with period antiques and Washington’s personal belongings. Browse education exhibits at the onsite museum, and visit the tomb where George and Martha Washington were buried. Learn about the legacy of slavery at Mount Vernon in the slaves’ quarters, then tour the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds before returning to D.C.
- Guided tour of Mount Vernon from D.C.
- Explore the mansion, museum, and grounds
- Step back in time with a history tour
- Learn about George Washington's life and presidency
What's Included
- Live commentary on board from a professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
The sidewalk of Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.11:00 am
Itinerary
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.0
based on 189 reviews
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Deb_S, Aug 2026
Extreme disappointed and angry. I was under the impression that the tour included a guide the entire time. We did not take the van because of driving in and when we meet the group it was give us the tickets we bought and sent us on are way. No information giving and no personal touch at all. We paid 90 per ticket for nothing. Should have just bought a ticket on site. May better price. Not even a mention of any history and no discount for not riding in the van. I would never recommend this tour to anyone.
Sheila_H, Aug 2026
With the exception of the house tour, touring Mt. Vernon was pretty much on our own. A lot of walking, but very interesting. The drive there was conducted by a man who gave commentary along the way. We learned a bit about the town of Arlington. His talk was quite interactive with the passengers which might be annoying to some. Overall, an interesting tour.
Barbara_W, Jul 2026
Visiting Mount Vernon was one of the highlights of our trip to Washington, D.C. The estate is absolutely beautiful, well maintained, and rich in history, making it a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the area. Our bus driver was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the history of George Washington and his home. The entire experience was well organized, informative, and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and educational experience.
Julie_R, Jul 2026
The bus used was clean however it rattled extensively on the road and the air conditioner was minimal. The guide was nice but at times hard to understand. Would recommend seeing the movies and the mansion as priority because you don't have enough time at the end to watch the movie.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Virginia_M, Jul 2026
It was a below average experience with little amenities for $99, including the vehicle and misplaced driver comments. I would not recommend this Viator tour to most folks; the company did not even have my name for a reserved and paid for reservation.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Michael_S, Jun 2026
We made reservations on Thursday for a Friday tour of Mount Vernon at 2 and they never showed up.No call, no text !!
Waited almost 1 hour.Emailed,called but no return calls or acknowledgement of problem. If you have a choice use another company.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We don’t operate a 2pm anymore.
Your party has also been refunded due to the confusion.
Thanks for your review
Priscilla_A, Jun 2026
Best experience in our trip. Beautiful scenery and tranquil views. My kids loved it. You cannot miss it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Kim_S, Jun 2026
Mount Vernon was amazing. I just wish we had more time to see evrrything there. We missed so much because our time ran out. Bobby was an excellent driver and narrator of our our drive.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Theodore_L, May 2026
It should be titled "Half-day tour of Washington DC and Alexandria, with a stop at Mount Vernon."
Our guide, Robert, was great on Alexandria and DC, but did not accompany us through Mt. Vernon.
Response from Host, May 2026
Your party had a guided tour of the mansion.Thanks for your review and business
Judith_M, May 2026
Bobby was our tour guide. He was very informative. He was constantly pointing things out for us to see the entire way. He was fun and answered any question we asked. We highly recommend Bobby as a tour guide! The entire experience was excellent.
Response from Host, May 2026
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Jana_L, May 2026
I booked the 9 am trip to Mt Vernon. That trip was cancelled because they did not have enough people. I cancelled rather than taking the 11 am that was offered due to other plans. I am awaiting my full refund.
Response from Host, May 2026
Point of correction .The 9am tour is no longer in operation and you have been FULLY REFUNDED.
Cathy_A, May 2026
We could have spent all day! The house 🏠 s very interesting and the grounds even more so. Wish we could have gotten over to the distillery, but didn’t, and only had time to do a quick walk through of the museum.
We’ll be back!
We really appreciated the stop at Christ Church in Alexandria - good addition!
Christine_P, May 2026
Van drive seemed a bit longer than it should take. Guide did offer some historic information, he was friendly. Definitely not enough time at Mount Vernon.
Response from Host, May 2026
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stevefavazza, May 2026
Driver was great. Very knowledgable and helpful. He made the drive very pleasant. The time allowed at mt Vernon was perfect.
Response from Host, May 2026
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Zoe_B, Apr 2026
Definitely get the ticket to see inside the house. We enjoyed the gardens. The restaurant food was good with great service.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much for your review and business hope to see you again.
Tracy_S, Mar 2026
Excellent tour and wonderful guide - very knowledgeable! He accommodated our large group and was very patient.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your business and review,we appreciate you very greatly.
Jennifer_F, Jan 2026
I cant really leave a review. The tour was cancelled without notice. I found out 15 minutes after i was due to be picked up
Response from Host, Jan 2026
The tour had to be canceled due to circumstances beyond our control and Full Refund has been issued.
Thanks for your business.
Kim_D, Dec 2025
The tour bus driver was so nice and extremely knowledgeable. He made the ride two and from Mount Vernon so enjoyable.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Justin_L, Nov 2025
An amazing place to visit. Would 100% recommend the place to anyone in the area, and the tour guide was very friendly and informative. Was nice to not have to worry about driving ourselves and it was cool to hear all the facts and stories our guide knew along the way.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so Much we value your business.
Hope to see you in the future.
Andrea_T, Aug 2025
Although this trip is shown as a five hour trip, we only ended up having 3 hours at Mount Vernon and this is not enough time to see everything, saying that, due to renovations we could only see one room in the house and this is what we’d paid to see.
I feel this should be brought to attention in the trip details as it’s not a quick fix & will be ongoing for a long time.
The minibus we were travelling in had a number of broken seatbelts, not satisfactory in this day & age.
This trip was not cheap and we feel that we have not had value for money.
Very disappointed.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
The renovation is long overdue and it’s expected to be completed soon.Please remember that events at Mt. Vernon is beyond our control..
Thanks for your business,.
Tina_W, Aug 2025
It was great…. Do it. Well worth the money and time. Beautiful sites. I would do it again if I had the opportunity
Response from Host, Aug 2025
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Gail_C, Jun 2025
This is Not the time to visit Mr Vernon! It’s going through a full renovation and we were limited to seeing the house. What areas we were allowed was nice. The person impersonating Martha was incredible!
Our guide that drove us to Mr Vernon “Rick” was enjoyable and full of knowledge about Washington DC and surrounding areas.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Susan_H, Jun 2025
Right now MtVernon is going through a major renovation. You could only really see 1 room of the home. This was a major disappointment. Our tour guide Robert did a good job and was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Diane_B, May 2025
The driver/guide was very annoying. He badgered the other guests about details about the tour they took the day before for half the drive. The other half he pointed out road signs and let us know if we were in residential or commercial areas. Absolutely useless as a guide. Do not recommend this tour. Rent a car and drive yourself.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We appreciate your review and business, We are looking into your concerns.
Wallace_B, May 2025
The drive to Mount Vernon was a short jaunt from Washington, DC, and I highly recommend it. Our driver did not use air conditioning, which was uncomfortable for those in the back. I expected the guide to give more Washington history and background, and he left us as soon as he deposited us in the theater. The price was steep for the quality of the van and guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Hilda_C, May 2025
Mt Vernon was good. The bus was very uncomfortable. We were bouncing around a lot!!! Not enough time to enjoy the location.
Response from Host, May 2025
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Anita_N, Apr 2025
The driving was dangerous and aggressive. We did not care for the driver’s personality and he was late picking us up.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Your review is very important to us,the driver has been placed on defensive driving course for 2 weeks with no pay.Thanks for your business.
Lorette_A, Apr 2025
The grounds are nice. Unfortunately the house is being renovated and if we had known ahead of time we would have gone on another tour
Response from Host, Apr 2025
The information you needed before booking the tour about the renovation at Mount Vernon was available online.Thank you for your business.
Jacci_K, Apr 2025
About 2% of Mt Vernon home open to viewing. Wait until reconstruction completed. Reconstruction was noted in booking but was way more than what review said.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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Gail_G, Apr 2025
Excellent driver. But, there was not enough time to see the entire estate. By the time we finished with the home tour, we were rushed to get back on the bus.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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