Mount Vernon Tour

Best Tour For Children

Discover George Washington’s Estate and Gardens on your Private Mount Vernon Tour

Experience George Washington’s Estate and Gardens on a private Mount Vernon Tour with a trained military historian. We will begin the day with pickup by luxury car at your lodging location. Our journey to Mount Vernon will proceed along the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway

Your Mount Vernon Tour will include the quarters and workshops where enslaved workers lived and worked. We will discover the interior of the mansion house, most of which was built during Washington’s lifetime. Furthermore, we shall pay a respectful visit to George and Martha Washington’s tomb.

In addition, we will explore the grounds including gardens, deep woods, acres of farmed fields, and many livestock animals. The breathtaking river view from the mansion cannot be missed. Time will be reserved to examine the exhibits in the museum.

The Mount Vernon Tour is our highest recommended tour for families as there are discoveries for all ages. Small children have an especially engaging time during this tour.

Afterward, add an experience in George Washington’s hometown, check out our Old Town Alexandria Tour

Discover Mount Vernon

Experience the Mount Vernon Tour

Discover George Washington’s Estate and Gardens on your Private Mount Vernon Tour

Fun Fact!

Jean-Antoine Houdon was a famous French sculptor who made a bust of George Washington. He followed Washington around Mount Vernon for two weeks to get a good idea of his mannerisms. According to the Washington family, the original Houdon bust of Washington at Mount Vernon is "the best representation of General Washington's face."

Fun Fact!

Jean-Antoine Houdon was a famous French sculptor who made a bust of George Washington. He followed Washington around Mount Vernon for two weeks to get a good idea of his mannerisms. According to the Washington family, the original Houdon bust of Washington at Mount Vernon is “the best representation of General Washington’s face.”

George Washington last words concerned his burial arrangements. “Have me decently buried and do not let my body be put into the vault in less than three days after I am dead.” Fears of being buried too soon were common at that time. Upon receiving confirmation that his last wishes would be honored, Washington spoke his final words: “Tis well.”

When George Washington was inaugurated for his second term as president in 1793, he gave the shortest inauguration speech in United States history, at 135 words.

George Washington frequently attended services at Christ Church in Old Town Alexandria. Add an experience there to your Mount Vernon Tour.

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