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Mt Vernon Day Trip with VIP River Cruise

132 reviews

6.75 hours

Max 15

Why take this tour?

Highlights

Take a scenic guided cruise along the Potomac River with first access to the boat, reserved seating, and a boxed lunch.
Dig deeper into the history of Washington D.C. and America’s first president at sites like the Washington Family Tomb and the Enslaved Cemetery & Memorial.
Explore Mount Vernon on a comprehensive tour of the estate and grounds to save you the hassle of booking them yourself.

Sites Visited
The Wharf
Potomac River
City Cruises Ferry
Mt Vernon Estate
George Washington's 16-sided barn
Upper and Lower Gardens
Blacksmith Shop
Greenhouse
Tomb of George and Martha Washington
Memorial to Enslaved People

Tour Includes
Potomac River cruise
Tickets to Mount Vernon Estate
Boxed lunch
Small group of 15 guests maximum
Local English-speaking guide

Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a perfectly planned excursion from DC.

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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.8 /5

based on 12 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.8 /5

12 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

5.0/5

Latest reviews

Great

So much to see. Amazing historical site and well documented. Could have spent much longer there, especially in the museum.

Viator customer · Cynthia · Oct 18, 2025

Excellent

Our tour guide, Ray M., was amazing! Made our first visit to Mt. Vernon so interesting and fun! He was knowledgeable and engaging. Mt. Vernon is a special place and our family appreciated the love and respect Ray expressed for President Washington and the historic property. Really felt like we got to know our first president in a more personal way by exploring Mt. Vernon. Could go again tomorrow!

Viator customer · Amanda · Oct 13, 2025

Excellent

The tour guide was informative. More time at Mt. Vernon. The boat ride was smooth, the service was great. There was an odd, almost sewer smell on the boat, near the bathrooms which is the same location as the bar/ food area. Unpleasant for an area where food is

GetYourGuide customer · United States · Oct 12, 2025

Great

Our guide was fine, shuttle bus driver with long gray hair was incredibly rude. Felt like we were very rushed going through the mansion.

Tripadvisor customer · pnygirl16 · Oct 12, 2025

Excellent

Ray M., our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic. Super knowledgeable and excellent communicator. Most of all - a Great Guy.

GetYourGuide customer · Dennis · United States · Oct 07, 2025

FAQs

Does this tour go inside George Washington's mansion?

The mansion will be undergoing renovations from November 1, 2025 through June 2026 to get ready for America's 250th birthday. During this time, many rooms or all rooms may be closed for viewing. Your expert guides will happily fill in the blanks on anything you wish to learn regarding the mansion.