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Duration: 5 hours

Overview

Hop on a scenic adventure with this Mount Vernon bike tour, where 18th-century history meets outdoor fun in the Washington, DC area! Pedal your way from Old Town Alexandria to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, then unwind with a relaxing Potomac River cruise back to town.

🚴‍♂️ Start your Mount Vernon bike tour with a scenic ride along the historic trail from Alexandria

🏰 Explore George Washington’s estate, gardens, and outbuildings at your own pace

🛳️ Cruise back on a narrated Potomac River boat tour with stunning views and history

🗓️ Available Friday–Sunday: Reserve your spot for this top-rated bike and boat tour experience

Full description

Get ready for a full day of fun with this immersive Mount Vernon bike tour and boat ride combo! Begin your journey with a picturesque bike ride along the Mount Vernon Trail from Old Town Alexandria to the historic George Washington estate. Lock up your bike and take your time exploring the 18th-century mansion, lush gardens, stables, and more at your own pace.

After soaking in the history and charm of Mount Vernon, it’s time to relax aboard a narrated Potomac River cruise with the Potomac Riverboat Company by Hornblower. As you drift back toward Alexandria, enjoy panoramic river views and engaging commentary on regional landmarks and stories—making this one of the most unique things to do in DC.

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome, as long as everyone is able to ride a bike on their own.
  • Experience level: All guests must be able to ride their own bike.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Unfortunately, this experience is not ADA accessible.
  • Languages: The tour will be given in English.
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 5 Hours
  • What’s included:
    • Mount Vernon Estate ticket
    • Bike Rental
    • Helmet
    • Bike Bag
    • Mount Vernon Boat ticket
  • Who will be present: This is a self-guided tour, however other guests may be joining at the same start time.
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
  • Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.
  • Specific rules to follow: Attachments such as double trailers and tag-a-long bikes are not permitted on the tour for the safety reasons. No customer under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
  • Parking: Parking may be available in the area.
  • What to wear: Clothes and shoes you can easily bike in.
  • What to bring: Passport or ID card and a credit card
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Please use any facilities before the tour begins.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 15 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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David M

The Mount Vernon Bike & Boat Tour was the highlight of my trip to Washington, D.C. The bike ride was refreshing and the boat tour was stunning, with incredible views of the river and the surrounding area. The tour guides were engaging and informative, and I learned so much about the history of the area. It was an unforgettable experience.

Emily H

The Mount Vernon Bike & Boat Tour was an excellent way to spend a day outdoors, exploring the beauty and history of the Potomac. The bike ride was enjoyable and the boat tour was scenic and relaxing. The tour guides were fantastic and shared interesting stories and facts about George Washington's life and home. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the D.C. area.

Sarah T

The Mount Vernon Bike & Boat Tour was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone. The bike ride was scenic and easy, and the boat tour of the Potomac was breathtaking. I learned so much about George Washington's life and legacy, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. It was truly a day to remember.

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