15 Best Mount Vernon & Alexandria Day Trips

“Self Directed. Limited due to construction. Nice driver, comfortable bus. Great day to go sightseeing”

“Great tour, and tour guide. Appreciate the knowledge shared.”

“Grounds are beautiful. Employees we encountered were not enthusiastic about their jobs, with the exception of the lady at the front gate she was very welcoming. We expected to hear about Washington’s legacy and the sacrifices he made to form this country and the important…”

“Joey our guide and Antonio our driver were amazingly fun. We really enjoyed the tour. The bus was comfortable and Joey guiding us with storytelling was fun. My husband had a bad knee so we wouldn't have been able to wander and stumble on things.…”

“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…”

“Boat trip way too long, Mt Vernon mansion under reconstruction. Not a great trip for the time invested.”

“Dion was an amazing and engaging guide. We got so much more than a tour of Mount Vernon - we got a history of the area of Alexandria, our first president and his complicated life, and of Washington DC itself. We enjoyed this tour tremendously.…”

“Pay the extra money and take the private tour. It's so worth it. My daughter was able to lay a wreath at Washington's tomb, we didn't have to wait in line, we were able to go into the basement of the home, and we were…”

“Service is excellent! Everyone was friendly and helpful! The ticket personnel, the crew; everyone! We enjoyed viewing the cherry blossoms, the monuments, and the buildings while listening to the tour historic review! --Thank you for making this experience memorable for us!”

“This tour is a little pricey - you can definitely do it on your own for cheaper. It's basically a bus ride to Mount Vernon which really isn't that far from DC and your entrance ticket.”

“The Lincoln Memorial, Korean & Vietnam Memorial area. The Martin Luther King Memorial & Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial. Understanding how certain people shaped our nation during certain situations in our country's history.”

“Robert was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable, personable, and added a touch of variety that made the whole experience enjoyable.”

“Having a person driver pick you up at your hotel and willing to go by and stop at various places along the way was great. The vehicle was both roomy and comfortable. But best of all, our driver and our driver/guide Louie was extremely knowledgeable…”

“Our guide Robert was both knowledgeable and personable. He informative narrative made the drive to and from Mt Vernon very enjoyable.”

“Bobby was a great tour guide, very informative about lots of history in Alexandria and Mt Vernon. Wove in a few dad jokes, gave instructions on timing etc.”