Mount Vernon, 6.5-Hour Day
6 hours 30 minutes · Unlimited Biking
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Mount Vernon, Optional River Cruise
Alexandria: Mount Vernon Bike and Boat Tour
from $95 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours to 7 hours
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Unlimited Biking
Overview
This one-way package from Unlimited Biking starts at their shop in Old Town Alexandria at 9:00 AM. Riders collect a bike, helmet and bike bag, along with the boat tickets and Mount Vernon grounds ticket, then follow the Mount Vernon Trail south along the Potomac. Reviewers describe the trail as well marked the whole way.
Once at George Washington's Mount Vernon, there are three hours to explore the grounds at your own pace. The itinerary allows three hours at the estate, and the grounds admission ticket is included in the package. One reviewer said the historic significance of the property was fascinating and they learned more than expected. Admission to the estate is not included in this package, but it can be purchased as a guided tour on site.
The return is by water. A narrated Potomac River cruise leaves Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM if that option is selected, stops in Alexandria at about 2:40 PM, and finishes at the Transit Pier at The Wharf in Washington, DC at about 3:10 PM. The tour suits riders of moderate fitness, and reviewers flag some hills near the end of the ride.
What's Included
Included
- Bike rental
- Helmet
- Narrated Potomac River cruise (if option selected)
- Bike Bag
- Mount Vernon Grounds ticket
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- Meet at Unlimited BikingCheck in at 1199 N Fairfax St, Alexandria at 9:00 AM. The stop lasts 20 minutes and covers bike, helmet and bag pickup, plus your grounds and boat tickets.
- Bike the Mount Vernon TrailRide the trail along the Potomac toward Mount Vernon. Reviewers describe it as mostly flat with a hill near the estate.
- George Washington's Mount VernonThree hours at the estate, with the grounds admission ticket included. The Potomac River is passed along the way.
- Potomac River cruiseIf the cruise option is selected, the boat departs Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM. The City Cruises leg lasts 30 minutes as listed, stopping in Alexandria at about 2:40 PM.
- Arrive at The WharfThe boat reaches the Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC at about 3:10 PM. This is a one-way package, so the end point differs from the start.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the operator's own notes.
- Fitness and hills. Riders should have a moderate fitness level, per the listing. Rest stops are possible along the way, and one reviewer noted you can stop whenever to rest.
- Bike logistics. One reviewer who took the cruise left their bike parked and locked at Mount Vernon and said the arrangement was not clearly explained, so it is worth asking the shop how bike return works for your option. Riders under 18 need an adult to sign the waiver, and electric bikes require riders to be at least 16.
- What is included. The package covers the bike, helmet, bike bag, Mount Vernon grounds ticket and the narrated cruise if that option is selected. Food, drinks, gratuities and hotel transfers are not included, so bring your own water and snacks. One reviewer complained that the women's bikes had no water bottle holders.
- Weather and season. One group rode in rain and still enjoyed the trip, and another had their cruise cancelled and was upgraded to electric bikes instead. The listing advises that boats leave Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM, so the day runs on a fixed schedule.
- Time at Mount Vernon. The itinerary allows three hours at the estate. One reviewer praised the people who work there as knowledgeable. The grounds ticket is included, while admission to the estate itself is not covered and can be purchased as a guided tour on site.
- Family suitability. Families with children rode this tour and enjoyed it, though one parent found the hills hard while towing a child. All children must be at least one year old to ride, and the listing does not allow trailers or tag-a-long bikes on this tour.
Common issues. The hills near Mount Vernon catch out riders who are not regular cyclists. One reviewer reported the cruise can be cancelled and the group was moved to electric bikes. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
Bike rental, helmet, bike bag, the Mount Vernon grounds ticket and the narrated Potomac River cruise if you select that option. Gratuities, food, drinks and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Where Does The Tour Start And End?
It starts at 9:00 AM at Unlimited Biking, 1199 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, Virginia. It is a one-way package that ends at the Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC, at about 3:10 PM after the boat stops in Alexandria at about 2:40 PM.
Is The Boat Ride Back Included?
The narrated Potomac cruise is included if you select that option when booking. The boat leaves Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM and reaches Washington, DC at about 3:10 PM. One reviewer who took the cruise found the bike handover instructions at Mount Vernon unclear, so ask the shop at check in how bikes are handled.
Is It Suitable For Kids And Casual Riders?
Children must be at least one year old, and riders under 18 need an adult to check in and sign the waiver. The listing asks for moderate fitness, and reviewers agree the trail is mostly flat but has hills near Mount Vernon. Electric bikes are available but only for riders 16 and older. Trailers and tag-a-long bikes are not permitted.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time.
How Long Does It Take?
The listing gives a duration of 4 hours to 7 hours. The itinerary includes three hours at Mount Vernon, and the boat runs from Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM to Alexandria at about 2:40 PM and Washington, DC at about 3:10 PM.
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