WST - Mount Vernon Walking and Bus Tour - 9 AM
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Washington, DC
Mount Vernon Estate
Get a unique chance to visit Mt Vernon Estate, the home of the first US president, George Washington. This tour offers will take you from D.C. to Mount Vernon via Old Town Alexandria. You get a relaxing bus half an hour ride during which your friendly guide will fill you in on the historical facts around the famed landmark. Learn about Washington’s life and tour his expansive home of more than 40 years. See the 18th- and 19th-century buildings of Alexandria, including the Masonic Memorial dedicated to the president. Tickets to Mount Vernon are included in this tour where you’ll tour the former president’s estate. You will learn about the story of his life with reenactments of historic events.
* Tour the plantation and plateau of Mt Vernon.
The MT. Vernon estate is surrounded by beautiful scenic terrain with rolling hills and forest and with a view overlooking the Potomac River.
* View the Tombs of George and Martha Washington.
President George Washington's and his wife Martha's final resting places are located on the Mt Vernon Estate. The Washington family mausoleum contains the tomb of George and Martha Washington.
* Tour Old Town Alexandria.
The neighborhood is known for its well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and charming boutiques and restaurants.
* View the Slave Quarters and Memorial:
To provide a holistic view of history, the Mount Vernon Estate includes a sobering yet essential component – the Slave Quarters. These preserved structures shed light on the lives of the enslaved individuals who played a pivotal role in the functioning of the estate. The memorial dedicated to those who lived and worked at Mount Vernon serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often painful aspects of America's past.
