Mt. Vernon Excursion from DC and Alexandria

Highlights

-Combine a Potomac River cruise with a day at Mount Vernon
-Listen to live narration on the river cruise from an onboard guide
-Explore Mount Vernon at your own pace
-Enjoy time to see the gardens, and estate, without being rushed
-Spot other key landmarks from a different vantage point—the water

Summary

Join us on our exciting excursion cruise to the infamous Mount Vernon Estate. Your water taxi tour starts off with a narrated ride up the scenic Potomac River taking you to George Washington’s plantation estate in Fairfax, Virginia. When you arrive at the former president’s historic home, you have free time to roam the grounds while soaking up its fascinating history.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Meeting Point

950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington DC, 20024

Why take this tour?

Whether you’re a lifetime resident of D.C., new to the Capital, or just visiting, this Water Taxi ride to MT. Vernon is the perfect weekend outdoor activity. Choose to depart from Southwest DC or Old Town Alexandria, then start your morning off by boarding an exciting water taxi ride down the Potomac River.

Delight in iconic Washington, D.C. sights from our open-air water taxi. Bring the whole family aboard and take advantage of picture-perfect photo ops at every turn! Potomac Riverboat Water Taxi provides the only round-trip Mount Vernon cruise direct from Washington, DC and Alexandria- and includes three hours to explore the estate and gardens.

Join us on select dates, May through September, for a truly American experience!

Make your way to Pier 4 to board the Spirit of Mount Vernon, a comfortable riverboat with indoor and outdoor seating. Set out along the Potomac River, pass a series of riverside landmarks on the trip over to Mount Vernon. As you travel, an onboard guide shares historical facts and stories from DC's fascinating past.

Upon arrival at Mount Vernon, step into the sprawling estate with free time to explore the grand, 21-room mansion where the Washingtons lived, and walk the winding paths of the English-style gardens.

There's a 4-acre (1.6-hectare) Pioneer Farm on the banks of the Potomac and interpreters to help tell the stories of the roughly 100 enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon. Before catching the boat back to DC, visit the museum to see interactive displays, an action-adventure movie, and a series of 23 exhibit-filled galleries.

What’s included?

-Potomac River Water Taxi ride
-Narrated riverfront cruise
-Self guided tour
-Dual pick up options from Southwest DC or Old Town Alexandria
-Food and drinks available for purchase
-Hotel pickup and drop-off
-Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

- Depart from 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA at 9:00am
-Depart from Alexandria at 9:30am

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

All guests are required to wear masks/face coverings when on board as they are interacting with others who are not members of their household. ** Cloth face coverings are not required under on young children under age 2, and anyone who has trouble breathing.

Redemption information

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Guest should present their voucher (s) and photo identification to receive their boarding documents.

Tickets will be held at the box office

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City Cruises, one of two sub-brands under City Experiences’ expansive portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies, operate dining, sightseeing and private events across 22 destinations in the U.S., Canada and the UK.