Alexandria: Mount Vernon Bike and Boat Tour
Overview
On this independent bike tour from Old Town Alexandria, enjoy views of the Potomac River as you cycle along the scenic Mount Vernon Trail to historic Mount Vernon Estate, George Washington’s famous 18th-century home. Explore the stately mansion, gorgeous gardens and fascinating educational exhibits at your leisure, and hop back on your bike for your return trip or upgrade to relax on a narrated Potomac River cruise back to Alexandria. (If you choose to return by boat, you must select this option at the time of booking) This is a fun, active and scenic way to experience Mount Vernon.
As a heads up, boats will leave from Mount Vernon at 1:45PM, so please plan accordingly.
Return Stop – Alexandria, VA
Arrival in Alexandria: approximately 2:40 PM
Address: Alexandria City Marina, 0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA
Final Stop – Washington, DC
Arrival: approximately 3:10 PM
Address: Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC
What's Included
- Bike rental
- Bike Bag
- Helmet
- Mount Vernon Grounds ticket
- Narrated Potomac River cruise (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
1199 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
950 Wharf Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024, USA
This is a one-way package. The boat leaves Mount Vernon at 1:45PM, stops in Alexandria at about 2:40PM and arrives at the Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC at about 3:10PM.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Unlimited Biking
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Potomac River (pass by)
City Cruises Washington DC - Pier 4
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- As a heads up, boats will leave from Mount Vernon at 1:45PM, so please plan accordingly.
- Arrival in Alexandria: approximately 2:40 PM Address: Alexandria City Marina, 0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA
- Final Stop – Washington, DC Arrival: approximately 3:10 PM Address: Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC
- Admission tickets to the grounds and Boat tickets will be provided to customers in Unlimited Biking's store.
- All children must be one year or older to ride. It is for the child’s own safety.
- Admission to the estate is not included in this package, but can be purchased as a guided tour on-site.
- Riders must be at least 16 to ride electric bikes.
- Any riders who are under 18 years of age must have an adult present to check in and sign the waiver form in behalf of them. We require a valid identity card upon check in
- For all our riders' safety, we are not able to accommodate any riders who are 300 pounds and over as this exceeds the weight limit the manufacturer has advised for the bike's build. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we do prioritize your safety during the ride
- Please note, attachments such as double trailers and tag-a-long bikes are not permitted on this tour for safety reasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bike rental.
- Bike Bag.
- Helmet.
- Mount Vernon Grounds ticket.
- Narrated Potomac River cruise (if option selected).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alexandria: Mount Vernon Bike and Boat Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alexandria: Mount Vernon Bike and Boat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bike rental
- Bike Bag
- Helmet
- Mount Vernon Grounds ticket
- Narrated Potomac River cruise (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- As a heads up, boats will leave from Mount Vernon at 1:45PM, so please plan accordingly.
- Arrival in Alexandria: approximately 2:40 PM Address: Alexandria City Marina, 0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA
- Final Stop – Washington, DC Arrival: approximately 3:10 PM Address: Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC
- Admission tickets to the grounds and Boat tickets will be provided to customers in Unlimited Biking's store.
- All children must be one year or older to ride. It is for the child’s own safety.
- Admission to the estate is not included in this package, but can be purchased as a guided tour on-site.
- Riders must be at least 16 to ride electric bikes.
- Any riders who are under 18 years of age must have an adult present to check in and sign the waiver form in behalf of them. We require a valid identity card upon check in
- For all our riders' safety, we are not able to accommodate any riders who are 300 pounds and over as this exceeds the weight limit the manufacturer has advised for the bike's build. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we do prioritize your safety during the ride
- Please note, attachments such as double trailers and tag-a-long bikes are not permitted on this tour for safety reasons.
