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Mount Vernon Private Guided Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10

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75 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore George Washington’s mansion, gardens, and grounds with a private guide on this 60-minute Mount Vernon visit.

About this tour

Step inside the home of America’s first president on a private guided visit to Mount Vernon. With a dedicated guide, explore George Washington’s mansion and hear expert commentary on his life and historic estate.

This 60-minute walking tour also takes in parts of the gardens and grounds, with an opportunity to lay a wreath at the Washington family tomb. After the guided portion, continue at your own pace through the museum and, when open seasonally, the Distillery & Gristmill. Mount Vernon admission and a private guide are included; the flat rate covers groups of 1 to 10 travelers. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transportation are not included.

Book at least two weeks ahead to plan your visit. Choose this Mount Vernon private guided tour for a closer look at the mansion, its grounds, and the stories behind the estate.

Highlights

  • Explore George Washington’s mansion with a private guide
  • Hear stories about the first U.S. president and his estate
  • Visit parts of the gardens and grounds
  • Lay a wreath at the Washington family tomb
  • Continue exploring the museum and seasonal Distillery & Gristmill

What's included

Included

  • Private guide
  • Mount Vernon admission

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Book at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Departure point: Mount Vernon Ford Orientation Center, 3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.36 from 75 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.3.

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