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Tickets to Mount Vernon Special Tours

All The President's Pups

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Dogs welcome! This special walking tour covers 1.25 miles of Mount Vernon terrain stopping at five historic locations, including the West Gate. Learn about canine life at Mount Vernon, from the first president’s dogs to the dogs that live at Mount Vernon today.

It is well documented that the first president loved dogs. After the Revolutionary War, Washington tried to improve the quality of his hunting dogs through breeding. According to the American Kennel Club, Washington is the father of the American Foxhound.

All The President's Pups walking tour takes place on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., May 25 through June 29.

Cost: $5 in addition to general admission for humans. Admission for dogs is free.

Note: extended walking on uneven terrain; 90 minutes. All dogs must be leashed with their owner at all times.
Meet at the Bowling Green Gate, Map #26
National Treasure Tour

National Treasure Tour

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The National Treasure Tour costs $5 per person.

During the "National Treasure Tour” visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that includes behind-the-scenes information about areas where “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets” filming took place and how these locations were used during George Washington’s time.

Advanced individual tickets can be purchased online. Groups of 20 or more may reserve a separate tour in advance through the Reservations office (703-799-8688). The National Treasure Tour is limited to 20 visitors per time slot and costs $5 per person.  Estate admission is required. Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a visitor 16 years or older on this tour.

Online tickets purchased are delivered to your eMail address as a PDF attachment.
Mount Vernon In The Civil War

Mount Vernon In The Civil War

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The Mount Vernon in the Civil War Tour costs $5 per person.

Explore historic locations and listen to dramatic Civil War stories – from the life-risking efforts of the estate’s earliest caretakers to battlefield cannon fire rumbling the Mansion.

The Mount Vernon in the Civil War one-hour walking tour takes place on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. through October 28.

The Civil War Tour is available on weekends beginning in April with a maximum of 30 people per tour. A portion of the available tickets are offered in advance. The remainder are sold at the ticket window the day of the tour. Tickets are required for each person on the tour. The tour is sold-out if the date desired does not allow you to add it to your shopping cart.

Please thoughtfully consider your choices. All Sales are Final and Non-Refundable. Please plan to arrive early for Daytime Tours. You will need 10-15 minutes to walk to the Bowling Green Gate. Due to the nature of Daytime Tours, late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an Adult 18 years or older. All attendees must have a Civil War Tour ticket.

Due to the nature of Daytime Tours, late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Estate Admission is Required. Online tickets purchased are delivered to your eMail address as a PDF attachment.
Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise

Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise

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View Mount Vernon from the water as you cruise along the Potomac River during a 45-minute sightseeing excursion. Requires Estate admission.

You will need approximately 30 minutes to walk to the Wharf to meet your boat. Be sure to save some time to watch the Osprey and Eagles. Please plan to arrive early for Daytime Tours. Due to the nature of Daytime Tours, late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

The tour is either unavailable or sold-out if the date desired does not allow you to add it to your shopping cart. Please thoughtfully consider your choices. All sales are final and non-refundable.

Online ticket purchase confirmations are delivered to your email address as a PDF attachment.

Dinner for the Washingtons Walking Tour

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Ever wonder what George Washington ate for dinner? The Dinner for the Washingtons walking tour goes behinds the scenes to find out how food was prepared and served before the era of microwaves and TV dinners.  The one-hour walking tour showcases food, hospitality, and dining at Mount Vernon by taking an in-depth look at locations around the Estate, including the basement cellar. The tour will end in Mount Vernon’s greenhouse with a special tasting.

This special tour costs $5 per tour in addition to Estate admission.

Through My Eyes

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Step back in time for a 45-minutes immersive experience. Join people from Washington's world, like his granddaughter, personal secretary, or farm managers, as they go about their daily activities, making several stops along the way. Offered weekends at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person, in addition to Estate admission.

All Sales are Final and Non-Refundable. Please plan to arrive early for Specialty Tours. Due to the nature of Specialty Tours, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Tours subject to weather. Cancelled tours will be refunded.

Please note that there is a $2 transaction fee for daytime admission or tours and a $5 transaction fee for special events. All sales are final. Please print your tickets in advance of your arrival. You will need your printed tickets to enter the Estate.

Tickets are sold on a first come- first serve basis but may be purchased at the gate on your day of arrival should you not be certain of your travel arrangements.

Mount Vernon accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express at the Main Gate, Shops, the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant and the Food Court.

For help purchasing tickets please call: 1-800-429-1520 (option 5) or email onlineticketing@mountvernon.org.