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Old Town Alexandria: Guided Historical Walking Tour
5.0
93 Ratings
Alexandria
Explore the captivating history of Old Town Alexandria with Alexandria History Tours. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a fascinating walking tour, uncovering hidden stories and historical gems at every turn.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alexandria Visitors Center - We start at the Ramsay House and discuss the origins of Alexandria, Virginia. William Ramsay was a Scottish merchant and good friend of George Washington. He was one of the founders of Alexandria. This first stop contains one of our favorite hidden gems. Hint: It’s hiding in plain sight!
- Carlyle House - Travelers will discover where the American Revolution was born. No kidding! Twenty years before the Revolutionary War started, events were in motion that would lead to the American colonies declaring independence.
- Gadsby’s Tavern Museum - We will stop outside Gadsby’s and talk about its connection to early American presidents. We will also see the famous ice well!
- Hollensbury Spite House - The story of the famous Spite House will be told. We will see the famous house and make sure guests can take pictures!
- Alexandria’s Christ Church - Discover where George Washington went to church in Alexandria. You can even sit in his pew.
- Athenaeum - We will pass by the Athenaeum as we walk down Prince Street and head toward Captain’s Row. There is an abundance of fascinating sites along the 200 block of Prince Street. Beautiful homes that have stories dating back to the 18th century.
- Captain’s Row - One of Alexandria’s classic cobblestone streets. Fun and fascinating history to include one of Alexandria’s largest fires. We will discuss why it is called Captain’s Row. This will be the last stop on the tour and we will take pictures and be close to great restaurants!
What's Included
- Local historian and resident guide.
Additional Information
Alexandria History Tours assists tourists in uncovering historical treasures across Old Town Alexandria. We draw attention to captivating incidents and tales from Alexandria’s vast history. Our tours are thoroughly examined to provide an opportunity for travelers to glean more and identify intriguing historical fragments at each turn. Our escorting staff are residents themselves and are well-versed with the city’s every nook and cranny. We are dedicated to making your tour indelible!
Location
221 King St
King Street
Meet at the Visitors Center in the heart of Old Town.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Judybs4390mi
Aug 12, 2024
Amazing tour through Old Town Alexandria - Guide was amazingly informed. Great way to get an introduction to Old Town. We’d book again in a second. Much better than expected. We book walking tours everywhere we go and this one is top-notch.
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Onair235625
Aug 7, 2024
Must do!!!! - Timothy was absolutely amazing. Unbelievably knowledgeable. Felt like we went back in history. Highly recommend!!!!
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Christine_k
Aug 6, 2024
Great tour with a... - Great tour with a wonderful overview of Alexandria's history. Tim was delightful and very knowledgeable.
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Elainehu8372mt
Aug 2, 2024
Perfect way to see Alexandria! - Tim is a wonderful tour guide - very knowledgeable about all aspects of life in Alexandria and takes the time to bring the history of the city to life. Easy to talk to, he has a genuine interest in the people on his tour.
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Travelerglenn
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent historical walking tour. You won’t find a better guide. - I have lived in Northern Virginia for many years and have been in Old Town many times, so I knew something about the history. But Tim opened my eyes to so much fascinating history that I never knew! He blew me away with his encyclopedic knowledge and storytelling. He had great visual aides and old photographs to show how things were. We could have gone on for hours! If you want a general history walking tour of Old Town, look no further, this is it.
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S1636qsmariannem
Jul 28, 2024
welcome tour - Tim was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the historical figures associated with Alexandria and the role of the area in history. Great intro ti the area.
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T6529wrwhitneyw
Jul 23, 2024
Great Tour! - This was a great tour! I wish it was longer. Wayne was our guide and he was very personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. We learned a lot!
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Voyage59590187623
Jul 19, 2024
Great tour! Highly recommend! - Tim was my tour guide. He is amazing. Visual aids shared were totally on point! I was the only participant so had a personalized tour experience. As an aside… I do city tours whenever I can. In some, if there were not a set quantity of participants, the guide would cancel. This was not the situation at all with Tim. He moved forward with me even though I was the only. I appreciated that sooo much. Highly recommend.
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Christineakins
Jul 12, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour and Tim was highly knowledgeable and made the tour engaging for our band of pre-teens. Would highly recommend!
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Wildwoodgrammy6691
Jul 6, 2024
Alexandria Old Town Walking Tour - My husband and I signed up at the Visitors Center in Alexandria for a walking tour on July 4th. Wayne was our guide and the tour was phenomenal. We are older, and Wayne spoke loudly enough that we could hear every word. He had an iPad with photos that really enhanced the stories he told. He gave the back story of many of the buildings, homes, and set the stage by talking about life in the late 1700s, early 1800s. His stories were told with facts, backstories, but also with humor. We did 4 blocks, took a break for water since it was almost 100 degrees, then another 4 blocks. Because of his suggestions, and to learn more, we took the full tour of the Carlyle House, also Gadsby’s Tavern, where we had lunch. Wayne was full of historic information, observations, and suggestions. His tour was one of the best we’ve ever taken. Thank you!!!
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