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Alexandria: Mount Vernon Bike and Boat Tour

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Bike to the home of the 1st President on a self-guided full-day rental to the historic Mount Vernon plantation. Wander around. Then, return by bike, or cruise back along the Potomac River by boat.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    6.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Bike
    • Helmet
    • Bike bag and lock
    • George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate entry ticket
    • Audio guide to Mt Vernon Estate
    • Entry to Museum and Education Center
    • Access to the historic area, gardens, tomb, farm, and trails
    • Boat ticket to Washington DC's Wharf at Pier 4 (if option chosen)
    • Fast Track check-in with the Unlimited Biking app
    • Tips
    • Guide
    • Entry to Mansion (link to reserve for $2 per person on voucher)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore the grounds of America's 1st president on the banks of the Potomac River
  • Bike along the wooded Mount Vernon Trail from Alexandria at your own pace
  • Enjoy the audio guide of the gardens & farms of Washington's former plantation
  • Upgrade to return to Washington DC by boat along the Potomac River
  • Purchase a timed ticket to the restored mansion using an exclusive online link

Description

Beginning in Alexandria VA, enjoy a full-day bike ride to and from Mount Vernon on the banks of the Potomac River, or rest your legs on the return journey and travel by boat to the Wharf in Washington DC.

Meet in Old Town Alexandria to pick -up your bike, helmet and map. Then, cycle along the wooded and well-marked Mount Vernon Trail to George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.

Spend the day self-exploring the grounds with the aid of an audio tour. See Washington’s gardens, outbuildings, and the working historic farm. Visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington. Learn about the lives of those who were enslaved at Mount Vernon. Watch the American Revolution come to life in the 4-D theater.

If you wish to visit the Mansion interior, which has mostly been restored to the appearance at the time of George and Martha Washington's occupancy, you will need to purchase an additional timed ticket for $2 (link to be found on the voucher). Enter Washington’s study and feel a part of history!

Bring your own food or grab a bite at the Food Court located on the grounds which offers many options for breakfast, lunch, and snacks on the go, including: salads, deli sandwiches, hamburgers, and fresh-baked cookies.

Then, bike back to Alexandria, or opt to cruise down the Potomac River by boat to the Wharf, Washington DC. Relax on the narrated cruise as you glide to Washington DC. Just lock your bike outside the estate for the local operator to pick up.

As a heads up, boats will leave from Mount Vernon at 1:30PM, so please plan accordingly.

Return Stop – Alexandria, VA

Arrival in Alexandria: approximately 2:40 PM

Address: Alexandria City Marina, 0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA

Final Stop – Washington, DC

Arrival: approximately 3:10 PM

Address: Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC

Good to know before you go
  • The boat ticket is non-refundable. If you cancel, you will still be charged for the boat
  • The boat departs Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM, stops in Alexandria at about 2:40 PM and reaches the DC Transit Pier at about 3:10 PM.
  • This experience begins in Alexandria, VA and ends at the DC Transit Pier (The Wharf) in Washington DC.
  • Entry to the Mansion at Mt Vernon is by timed ticket which can be purchased on the day (subject to availability), but it is recommended that you book online through a special link shown on your voucher once you have purchased this experience.
  • The audio guide interprets George Washington's estate at over 29 stops.
  • Children aged 1–12 must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 cannot be booked.
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    1-12 years
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