Mount Vernon Day Trip with VIP River Cruise

This VIP Mount Vernon tour begins with a scenic ferry ride along the Potomac River, offering prime views of DC landmarks during the 90-minute journey. Upon arrival, expert guides lead visitors through George Washington's historic estate, beginning at the working farm where enslaved persons maintained the property's food and textile production.
After lunch at the estate cafeteria, the tour explores Mount Vernon's exterior features, including the blacksmith shop, overseer's quarters, and Washington's custom-built greenhouse. The grounds tour reveals the unique "haha wall," experimental fruit gardens, and both the Old and New Tombs where George and Martha Washington rest.
The experience concludes with a return ferry cruise, providing time to reflect on America's first president and the complex history of his estate. This comprehensive day trip includes transportation, lunch, and expert guidance throughout.
Duration: 6 hours and 45 minutes
Please note: From September 2024 - January 2025, parts of the mansion may be closed for ongoing renovations. In that event, you will explore another area of the grounds with a Mount Vernon expert.