Mt. Vernon Excursion from DC and Alexandria
Highlights
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-Combine a Potomac River cruise with a day at Mount Vernon
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-Listen to live narration on the river cruise from an onboard guide
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-Explore Mount Vernon at your own pace
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-Enjoy time to see the gardens, and estate, without being rushed
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-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
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington DC, 20024
Dropoff location
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!
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!
What’s included?
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-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
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-Hotel pickup and drop-off
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-Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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- Depart from 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA at 9:00am
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-Depart from Alexandria at 9:30am
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
About operator:
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.
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