Old Town Alexandria Self-Guided Bike to Mount Vernon Tour
Discover Old Town Alexandria and cycle about 10 miles to visit the home of the first President of the United States - George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
After exploring Mount Vernon, bike back to Old Town Alexandria to turn in your bikes before the end of office hours.
All the necessary equipment is provided - a great bike rental (optional eBike upgrade available for ages 16+), a basket or bike bag, helmet, bike lock and map of the area. Other available options include double trailers for toddlers and tag-a-long attachments for young children. All the optional items involve additional cost on the day of the tour, payable direct to the bike outfitter. This tour is self-guided.
Rates - including tax
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
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Adult Rate (Ages 13+, At Least One Must Be Age 18+): |
$49.88 |
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Child Rate (Ages 6-12, Must Be Able to Ride Bike Alone): |
$39.28 |
Tour / Activity Details
The bicycle ride to and from Mount Vernon is about one hour each way. You must return your bikes to the tour office in Old Town Alexandria by 4:30 pm from November through March or 6:30 pm from April through October.
Minimum age is 6 for riding a bike. Hotel pickup is not included; the meeting location in Old Town Alexandria will be specified on your E-Ticket. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
There is a $6.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown at checkout includes any fuel surcharges, service charges and tax. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.
Tour / Activity Policies
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
Tour / Activity Description
Guest Requirements
- All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own (unless on attachments).
- Double trailers for toddlers and tag-a-long attachments for young children are available at additional cost payable the day of the tour (details to make those arrangements will be on your E-Ticket).
- No guest under the age of 18 will be provided a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present on the tour.
- You must bring one government-issued photo ID and a credit card in the same name, both to be held as a security deposit for the bicycle rentals during the tour.
- Bicycles must be returned to the tour office in Old Town Alexandria by 4:30 pm from November through March or 6:30 pm from April through October.
Included
- Bike rental (eBike upgrade available at additional cost payable day of tour - details to make the arrangements on your E-Ticket)
- Helmet
- Bike basket or bike bag
- Map of the area
- Bike lock
- Admission to the grounds of Mount Vernon estate
Not Included
- Food or Beverages
- Guide
- Transportation to/from the meeting location in Old Town Alexandria
What You'll See and Do
- Ride along the historic cobblestone streets of Old Town
- Cycle along the scenic Potamac River
- Conquer Mount Vernon and visit the home of the first U. S. President, George Washington
- Enjoy more great scenic views on the bike ride back to Alexandria
- Stroll along King Street Mile, one of the "Great Streets" of America
Suggestions
- Dress for the weather
- Bring a bottle of water
- Don't forget your camera
Minimum age is 6 for riding a bike. Hotel pickup is not included; the meeting location in Old Town Alexandria will be specified on your E-Ticket. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.