VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip

Discover George Washington’s Mount Vernon on an expert-led full-day excursion with round-trip transport aboard a scenic river cruise. 

• Take a gorgeous cruise down the Potomac River.
• Enjoy VIP privileges including prime seating on the boat.
• Learn the fascinating story of America’s first president.
• Step into the past at Mount Vernon estate and grounds.
• Travel in the company of a passionate and knowledgeable guide.

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of America’s first president on this fully guided tour through Mount Vernon. Get the VIP treatment on a scenic river cruise down the Potomac River, soaking up some of DC's most iconic sights along the way. After landing at Mount Vernon, you’ll be led through the former home of George Washington on a comprehensive tour of the estate and grounds, gaining an insight into one of the most defining chapters of the nation’s history. This day trip with a boxed lunch and roundtrip transport included is the perfect way to experience an iconic American locale with all logistics handled for you.

Arrive at the wharf where you’ll meet your expert guide, ready to take you on the ferry. You’ll be the first to board, giving you access to the best seats in the house before your guide introduces you to the area and the sights you’re about to see. After a relaxing hour and a half spent soaking up these iconic sights from the water you’ll arrive at the Mount Vernon ready to continue your exploration.    For the most comprehensive tour of the estate and grounds possible, you'll be in the capable hands of your expert Walks guide. According to George Washington himself, “no estate is more pleasantly seated than Mount Vernon” and you'll soon see just what he meant! 

Your first stop will be the estate’s farm, where Mount Vernon produced food, textiles and more. This was only possible because Mount Vernon, like most of the country’s estates during the time, was run by enslaved persons. You’ll gain an insight into their life on the farm, seeing where they lived, slept, ate, and the forms of resistance they took against the estate owners. Next, you’ll get your first view of Mount Vernon's stately mansion. Get an up-close view of areas like the blacksmith’s shop, the overseer's quarters and the greenhouse (which Washington built himself!). Please note: The mansion is undergoing renovations until June 2026, and many rooms may be closed for viewing. Your expert guides will happily fill in the blanks on anything you wish to learn regarding the mansion.

Continuing your tour outside, discover the story behind the "haha wall" and the fruit garden where Washington experimented with various produce. Despite reserving a crypt for him in Washington DC, George Washington told Congress he wished instead to be laid to rest at Mount Vernon. See the Old Tomb where he and Martha were buried until 1831 when the new tomb was built. Their final resting place makes for a thoughtful conclusion to your visit.   By the end of your tour, you’ll make your way back to the ferry to enjoy a boxed picnic lunch and a scenic cruise to the nation's capital. You'll have incredible insight into America’s most prolific founding father and be better able to reflect on the man behind the legend. 

• George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, USA
• The Wharf DC, Maine Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, USA

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.