Mt Vernon Day Trip with VIP River Cruise
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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4.8 /5
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Excellent
We took a travel tour to Mount Vernon via boat. Lunch was served once we returned to the boat. The tour was absolutely amazing!!! Our tour guide, Ray, was a wealth of knowledge and was happy to answer everyone's questions. The only thing I disliked was that I felt rushed through the exhibits to keep a schedule to return to the boat. And that the narrated portion of the boat tour was not working-but tha k goodness Ray knew his stuff!!!
Viator customer · Kerri · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
Nice cruise up to Mt Vernon. VIP treatment with early boarding and small group. Our guide Amanda was very knowledgeable
Viator customer · Patrick · Oct 24, 2025 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, 2025FAQs
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.
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