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Your Gateway to the Past: Private Tour of Mount Vernon from Washington DC

Step back in time with a custom Mount Vernon tour from DC. Here at DCAcar, we specialize in providing luxurious, stress-free  private tour experiences tailored to your desires. Whether you’re fascinated by history or simply looking for a relaxing day out, our Mount Vernon tours from DC are the perfect choice. 

Why Visit Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon is not just a destination; it’s a journey into the life and times of George Washington. As his beloved plantation, Mount Vernon offers insights into colonial America and the personal life of the first U.S. president. Just a short drive—or a comfortable bus ride from DC , it’s the perfect spot for an educational and serene day trip.

The Mount Vernon tour from DC is an ideal choice for families, offering a delightful experience that caters to both adults and children alike. This tour is truly one of the hidden gems in the Washington, DC area, often overlooked but full of rich historical value and engaging activities that captivate the imagination of young ones. Exploring George Washington’s famed estate not only enlightens with intriguing facts but also provides a picturesque landscape for memorable family moments. It’s a perfect blend of education and leisure, wrapped in the comfort of DCAcar’s luxurious service.

Best Way to Travel to Mount Vernon from DC

How to get to Mount Vernon from DC? While you could take a public bus, taxi, boat ride  to Mount Vernon, none match the comfort and convenience of booking through DCAcar. Forget about the tedious bus schedules—travel with us and experience:

• Unmatched Comfort: Sink into the luxury of our premium vehicles and enjoy the ride.
• Door-to-Door Service: We pick you up and drop you off, so there’s no need to worry about finding your way.
• Tailored Travel: Choose from solo or group itineraries, with plenty of room for customization.
• Expert Drivers: Our drivers are locals—knowledgeable about the best routes and rich in historical facts.

Explore Mount Vernon with DCAcar

From the moment you book a Mount Vernon tour from DC with DCAcar, you’re in for a treat. Expect top-notch service, scenic drives, and the flexibility to make the day your own. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Direct Pickup: We can pick you up from anywhere in DC—your home, hotel, or any other location in Virginia or Maryland.
• A Scenic Route: Drive through beautiful George Washington Parkway landscapes and historical contexts on your way to Mount Vernon.
• Flexible Touring: Want to roam by yourself or prefer a guided tour? We tailor the visit to your interests. Join a "Tour Mount Vernon" itinerary for an in-depth exploration of this historical site.

GW Parkway drive from Washington DC to Mt Vernon

The most significant tribute to George Washington during the bicentennial of his birth was the inauguration of the George Washington Memorial Parkway on January 16, 1932, celebrated as "the world's most modern motorway" at the time. This scenic drive, maintained by the National Park Service, winds along the Potomac River from the Capital Beltway through striking vistas of Washington, D.C. 's monuments and Old Town Alexandria, culminating at Mount Vernon, the esteemed residence of America’s first president. Today, the ride from Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon via the parkway takes about 30 minutes, offering a swift and visually engaging route that was not possible before its existence.

Reserve Your Mount Vernon Tour from DC

Keen to visit Mount Vernon with the luxury and convenience of DCAcar? Booking is simple:  Call our customer service line at (240) 477-9877 For any questions or further customization, feel free to contact us directly. Travel luxuriously with DCAcar, where every trip is a journey to remember.

"Love experiencing the monuments at night. The driver gave us great service and always got us close to the monuments and was always in place to pick us up after we visited the sites. Crowds are low and the monuments beautifully lighted. Perfect way to see the National Mall." - Jennifer T

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Hi Jennifer! It sounds like your night tour of the National Mall was a hit! The glowing monuments certainly have a way of leaving a lasting impression, don't they? We're so glad our driver could enhance this experience by providing top-notch service and ensuring smooth transitions between the beautifully lit sites. Your next nighttime adventure in DC awaits, and we hope to be a part of it. Thanks for choosing DCAcar!

"Kevin was an excellent driver that showed me and my family around. He braved the rain and cold and guided us around to all the monuments. Absolutely gorgeous to see at night and I highly recommend. Kids loved it too!" - Shawn M

We're delighted to hear Kevin provided an exceptional tour for you and your family, braving the elements to showcase the beauty of the monuments at night. It's wonderful to know the experience was a hit with the kids too! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we'll make sure Kevin receives the recognition he deserves. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to serve you again with more memorable adventures!

"Great experience! We took our kids (12, 10, and 4), so we knew it would be too much to see walking - it was a late night, we got to see all the monuments and sights that we otherwise would not have been able to fit into the trip. Our driver Kevin was awesome and very knowledgeable about the different stops." - Katherine W

So happy to hear that your family's tour with Kevin was a hit! It's great that he could share his knowledge and help you see all those iconic sights, especially with the kids in tow. We're glad we could make your trip more manageable and enjoyable. Thanks for picking DCAcar, and we look forward to being part of your future adventures!

"The tour was soooo beautiful!! Especially at night, everything is lit up so pretty. The driver was there on time, took his time at every stop, and was very kind. Felt like I was in good hands the whole time. He also mentioned a few other tours they do, which I will be doing next. It was a very intimate moment for me and my fiancé so I was very glad everything went so smoothly, and we were able to fully enjoy every moment and get lots of pictures. I'm definitely looking forward to having more tours like this, and I'm glad I found this company they really made the experience happen for us. I couldn't be happier with this experience." - Arlene

Hi Arlene, We're overjoyed to hear that your tour was a beautiful and intimate experience! It's wonderful to know that our driver added to your enjoyment and that you're planning more tours with us. We can't wait to be part of more memorable moments for you and your fiancé!

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Mt Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Bus and Walking Tour

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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.  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.

What you get on this tour

• Relaxed round-trip from DC with a live guide
• Scenic views thru historical Old Town Alexandria
• Mount Vernon entrance & museum admission ticket
• Discover the famous home of the US first President
• Explore the 23-room mansion restored from 1799
• Relive the history with a narrated guided tour
• Visit the tomb of George and Martha Washington
• Colonial-era reenactments in a blacksmith shop and on a colonial farm

Mt Vernon Bus & Walking Tour – 9 am

Adult: $95  child: $85.

Child is 12 & under Children under 2 free

Mt Vernon Bus & Walking Tour – 11 am

Mt vernon bus & walking tour – 2 pm.

In front of HYATT REGENCY  400 NEW JERSEY AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Starts at 10:00 AM

Ends approx at 1:00 PM

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Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon Bus Tour

Visit the colorful and historic Old Town Alexandria and the historic former home of George Washington on this unmissable fully-guided tour of the two! Walk in the footsteps of Washington with this sensational five-hour excursion from the capital!

You’ll be picked up in a luxurious, climate-controlled vehicle while your guide explains the significance of some of the city’s most recognizable monuments. A short drive brings you to the candy-colored architecture of Alexandria, where you can take a tour of some monuments notable to the former president – including the Masonic Temple and Christ Church.

Arguably the birthplace of the city itself, George Washington’s former estate is located just 13 miles from the capital’s center. The second half of this tour involves an in-depth foray through the mansion, with entrance tickets to the grounds and gardens included. Interactive, historic reenactments bring the founding father’s story to life, while a guided tour of the building helps shine a light on his fascinating story.

• Museum and Education Center
• Washington's Tomb
• Historic Mansion and Gardens
• The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
• Historic Christ Church

We had a wonderful tour with Joey! She was knowledgeable, engaged, funny, friendly and a terrific host. We highly recommend this tour. Our only regret is that we didn't have another day to spend in DC sightseeing! - Brittany W.

Thoroughly enjoyed our you, Brittany and Marcus were great! It was raining off and on all day but we still had a great time, they were energetic and thoughtful and attentive all day and gave us great info and tips. The tour was well planned and efficiently run. I was so glad we didn’t have to walk in the rain or try and drive around ourselves in it. I was a DC native for a few years and I’ve walked these memorials in the past, I would say the bus is the only way to go and those luxury buses are much nicer than the trolley style. - Eric M

Did it on my first day in DC and gave me ideas on what to revisit or what other venues to go to. The guide Christopher was very knowledgeable and came over excellently. - Russell P.

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I did the Old Town Alexandria and Mt Vernon tour. Teri and Maggie were our guides/driver. I enjoyed the tour so much. Comfortable transport. Knowledgeable guide Teri kept us entertained and updated. Nice breaks in between. I would definitely choose them again for other tours. What a great way to get a ride around for a fair cost and entertainment. - Khadija Sheikh

It is a great tour, with historical information every place we visited. They also provided bottle water in the bus. And they also pick me up and drop me at hotel. Great service, thank you! - Sari Erlianingsih

Christopher was amazing! The coolest guide ever. He made the DC trip a highlight of my trip. - Roberto Leon

Why type of buses does USA Guided Tours use?

Our luxury tour buses provide a comfortable and climate-controlled environment for an enjoyable touring experience, while also offering protection from the elements. We cater to various group sizes with a diverse fleet of vehicles, from SUVs to premium motor-coaches, ensuring that our private tours can be customized for couples or large groups alike. To maintain a more intimate atmosphere on our public tours, we intentionally limit the capacity of our tour buses to keep the average group size small. We do our best to keep large, same-party groups together on the same bus, but please remember that the seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you claim your seats – they’re reserved only for you for the duration of the tour.

What is USA Guided Tours cancelation policy?

Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours in Advance > if you cancel your booking 24 hours in advance of your tour departure time – a full refund will be issued

Free Cancellation up to 1 Hour in Advance With Tour Booking Insurance > if you purchase Tour Booking Insurance at $5.99 per person, booking cancellations may be made up to 1 hour in advance of your tour departure time for a full refund

Are we allowed to bring luggage on the tour?

Unfortunately, our shuttles are not wheelchair accessible, nor is there storage for baby strollers. If you have a wheelchair, please call us to make special vehicle arrangements for your tour. Some of our tours involve longer walks so if you like, you may stay on board the shuttle, near the landmark, without exiting the shuttle bus every time.

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Jan 1 New Year’s Day – All Tours Closed Jan 20 March for Life – Day Tours Closed Mar 18 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon – Day Tours Closed Apr 2 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler – Day Tours Closed

Apr 15 National Cherry Blossom Parade® – Day Tours Closed May 7 National Women’s Half Marathon – Day Tours Closed

May 28 AMVETS’ “Rolling to Remember” – Day Tours Closed May 29 Memorial Day – All Tours Closed July 4 Independence Day – All Tours Closed Aug 28 The Commitment March – Day Tours Closed Oct 8 Army Ten Miler – Day Tours Closed Oct 29 Marine Corps Marathon – Day Tours Closed Oct 31 Halloween – Night Tours Closed Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day – All Tours Closed Dec 24 Christmas Eve – Night Tours Closed Dec 25 Christmas Day – All Tours Closed Dec 31 New Year’s Eve – All Tours Closed

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‘Incredibly exciting’: George Washington’s Mount Vernon uncovers jars of 200-year-old cherries

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Archeologists have made a remarkable find at George Washington’s Mount Vernon in the ground beneath the cellar — two sealed bottles containing plump cherries.

The discovery was made recently during the mansion’s revitalization project, according to Jason Burroughs, principal archaeologist at Mount Vernon.

“In one of the rooms, we came across a small rectangular pit. We began to excavate it and we pulled out, after great care, two mid-18th century sealed glass bottles of European manufacture,” Burroughs said. “And the really exciting thing is — it’s pretty rare to find a whole bottle, or much less two, but the really exciting thing is that they were full of liquid.”

More stunning to researchers: there was more than liquid trapped inside the centuries-old bottles.

“There were intact 18th-century cherries in the bottle, which is incredibly exciting,” Burroughs told WTOP.

He said the contents of the bottles will undergo laboratory analysis, and the thick, squat-green bottles will be conserved for eventual display.

“You can find corn cobs in this part of the world that could be thousands of years old. But these cherries? I don’t want to say they’re edible, because I’m not going to try to actually consume them, but they’re plump. You know, there’s flesh on the pits, stems and flesh,” said Burroughs.

How did the bottles of cherries wind up buried in the cellar?

“Somewhere between 1758 and 1776, someone dug a small rectangular pit — probably an enslaved person — in this room, in the cellar. These bottles were placed in there and the soil was returned,” Burroughs said.

The archeologist said this was likely a way to keep air out of the bottle and ensure the fruit was preserved.

“They sat until 1776,” Burroughs continued. “Someone had forgotten about them and actually paved over that pit with a second herringbone pattern brick floor. So, they were sealed as a time capsule until this year.”

Burroughs said the bottles and contents were more likely destined for the Washington’s dinner table for the family and guests of the first President of the United States.

“It’s quite likely that the Washington’s held these bottles in their hands. And it’s also quite likely that they were reused multiple times,” he said.

Burroughs believes the bottles were likely manufactured in the 1740s or 50s and were placed in a pit that didn’t exist until the tail end of the 1750s.

“It’s incredibly possible that if it didn’t touch the Washingtons’ hands, it certainly touched their tables,” said Burroughs.

The discovery has delighted the archeologists and staff at Mount Vernon, and they are a considered a window into the past.

“The bottles and the contents themselves are incredibly exciting. But we don’t see them as just sort of bottles or just sort of food remains,” Burroughs said. “They actually are capable of telling stories and enriching the historic narrative that we tell here at Mount Vernon, and kind of putting more detail on that historical story.”

For now, the archeologists will need to work to conserve and stabilize these artifacts since “they are still getting used to the atmosphere that they haven’t been exposed to in centuries.”

“They should preserve very well once they’ve gone through a laboratory process. And I have no doubt that they will eventually make their way into one of the museum exhibits here so that everyone will be able to see these up close,” Burroughs said.

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Lunch at the Library: Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future

Join us for lunch and compelling discussion with authors Lori Ann LaRocco and Abby Wallace, who will discuss their new book,  Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future: Four Families Descended from Slaves Reflect of Stories of Strength, Love, and Gratitude. 

This event is part of the Washington Library's new Lunch at the Library series. A boxed lunch (including sandwich or salad, fruit, pasta, cookie, chips, and drink) will be provided.

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Also included in this book are the Quanders, one of the nation’s oldest and consistently documented Black families. The Quanders have two family trees, the result of two brothers kidnapped in Ghana in the 1600s who were sold to two different enslavers. The first family tree has its roots in Virginia (including Mount Vernon), while the second family tree is rooted in Maryland. The Quander family has a long history of civil rights activists, educators, military, and faith leaders.

This new publication is a nonprofit book where all author royalties go to the "Each One, Teach One" book stipend. All descendants of the enslaved attending college can apply for monies to go towards college books. "Each One, Teach One" is a proverb that dates back to the days of slavery. If an enslaved person learned how to read, write, or learn arithmetic. They needed to pass on that knowledge for they knew education was key to their future success.

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