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Mt Vernon Day Trip with VIP River Cruise

48 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

Excellent

Excelant since we took the boat down the Potomac from D.C.

GetYourGuide customer · United States · Aug 03, 2025

Excellent

Maria was an excellent, knowledgeable guide, knew a lot of interesting facts, really worth the trip!

GetYourGuide customer · Pablo · United States · Jul 21, 2025

Excellent

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.

Tripadvisor customer · Bob · Jul 13, 2025

Excellent

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!

Tripadvisor customer · Brienne · Jul 08, 2025

Excellent

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.

Tripadvisor customer · Marie · Jul 03, 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.