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Bike Ride to Mount Vernon, the Residence of George Washington & Return by cruise - Washington DC
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Set off to discover Mount Vernon! Visit the home of George Washington and take an optional cruise back!
SET OFF TO DISCOVER MOUNT VERNON! VISIT THE HOME OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AND TAKE AN OPTIONAL CRUISE BACK TO WASHINGTON DC!
Hop on your bike at Alexandria and pedal along the Mount Vernon Trail, a pleasant wooded track which snakes along the River Potomac.
After roughly an hour of cycling, you will arrive at the residence of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Spend the day exploring the property and its gardens at your own pace and learn more about the history of this illustrious historical figure.
For the return trip (leaving at 4pm), you can choose between boarding a boat for a commentated cruise back to Alexandria Old Town, or returning to Alexandria by bike.
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Price includes
Bike, helmet and lock rental
Entry ticket for Mount Vernon
The return by cruise with guided commentary if you choose the "Return by Cruise" option
A bottle of water
Price excludes
Meals
Tips (optional)
Any other extras and personal purchases
Good to know
* Availability: April to October (except exceptional dates)
* Departure time: 9am
* Departure point: Old Town Alexandria
* Please note: this activity leaves from Old Town Alexandria, which is located 20 minutes from the centre of Washington by car, or 45 minutes by subway (Blue line).
* This is not a guided tour
* Boarding at Mount Vernon for the cruise is at 4pm
* The journey from Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon following the Mount Vernon Trail covers around 16 km (10 miles). The round trip by bike covers 32 km (20 miles)
* Bike equipments for children and babies (half tandem, baby seat) are available to rent on-site. However, we do not recommend this tour for children under 5 years old
* The tour may be cancelled if the weather conditions are very bad. In this case, the service provider will propose an alternative date or a full refund
* Wearing the helmet is obligatory for participants under the age of 18 years
Cancellation terms
Without fees up to 2 days prior
You can cancel or modify your reservation withtout fees, up to 2 days prior to the selected date (excluding specific dates). From 2 days prior and in case of no show, 100% cancellation fees will apply. A booking made on specific dates cannot be cancelled, modified or refundable.
Price
From 83.74USD
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