Alexandria: Mount Vernon Bike and Boat Tour
Discover our popular Bike and Boat package, which includes a bike ride to Mount Vernon, an afternoon of Mount Vernon activities, and a boat cruise to Washington DC with the Potomac Riverboat Company by Hornblower.
Pick up your bike in Old Town Alexandria and cycle 12 scenic miles to the home of first U.S President, George Washington and his estate at Mount Vernon. Lock up your bikes and explore the well kept gardens, stables and everything the grounds has to offer. Admission to the mansion can be purchased on-site directly from Mount Vernon. Please see planned renovation for the Mansion. Later in the afternoon, leave your bike at Mount Vernon for our team to pick up and board the cruise to Washington DC to continue your adventure.
The boat leaves from Mount Vernon at 1:30PM sharp and arrives arrives at Pier 4, 580 Water Street SW, Washington DC at 3PM.
We recommend picking up your bike around 9AM in the morning to allow enough time to ride to Mount Vernon and explore the grounds before the boat.
Please note: this package begins in Alexandria, VA and ends in Washington DC. Please plan your travels accordingly!
About this activity
- Duration 5 hours
- Availability 9AM Recommended Start Time
- Languages English
- Departure Point 1199 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Free Cancellation Up to 24 Hours Before Starting Time
Experience
Highlights
• Ride up to Mount Vernon, where you will visit the historic home of America’s first president, George Washington
• Lock up your bike for our team to pick up and explore the grounds and more during your time on the estate
• Admission to the estate is not included in this package, but can be purchased as a guided tour on-site.
• Then, board a scenic Riverboat that takes you to Washington DC at the end of the day.
• Boat departs Mount Vernon at 1:30PM and arrives in Washington DC at 3PM.
Full Description
There is so much to see when visiting Alexandria and the Mount Vernon Trail. Ride with history and experience the nation’s rich culture by bike and learn all about George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
We recommend guests to arrive at our store location at 8:30AM-9:30AM to start their journey. The bikes will be picked up from the Unlimited Biking location, and guests can begin their journey around the Mount Vernon Trail. Guests will have plenty of time to explore before heading to the boat ride to Washington DC. The boat departs at 1:30PM so guests must arrive before then.
Includes
- Mount Vernon Grounds ticket
- Bike Rental
- Helmet
- Bike Bag
- Mount Vernon Boat ticket
- Admission to the Mount Vernon Estate
Prepare for the activity
Meeting Point
Unlimited Biking Alexandria is located at 11199 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Important Information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Credit card
Know before you go
- Please note, all guests must be able to ride their own bike.
- Please note, attachments such as double trailers and tag-a-long bikes are not permitted on the tour for the safety reasons.
- Please note, no customer under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present.
