Mount Vernon Guided Estate Walking Tour

Discover history with Continental City Tours at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s iconic home! Your journey begins with a hotel pickup and a scenic drive through Alexandria’s charming Old Town. At Mount Vernon, step inside Washington’s grand Mansion, walk through historic rooms, and gain insights into his life and leadership.
Pause at the serene resting place of George and Martha Washington for a touching wreath-laying tribute. Explore the beautifully maintained grounds, including four distinct gardens and historic outbuildings like the smokehouse and shoemaking workshop.

Learn the complex history of Mount Vernon, including the lives of enslaved people who built and worked the estate. Visit the acclaimed "Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon" exhibit, featuring Washington’s life mask bust and the estate’s evolution.

Conclude your 4-hour tour in DC, Mount Vernon’s restaurant, or Old Town, leaving you with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to history.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

1 Prince Street, Alexandria, 22314, Virginia

A historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gadsby’s Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area.

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George Washington's Mount Vernon

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, 22121, Virginia

Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included