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Old Town Alexandria: Guided Historical Walking Tour
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121 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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.
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Y3799ggrobertm
Oct 17, 2024
Awesome history tour! - Great tour. Tim was very informative and enthusiastic. Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Old Alexandria!
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Hollyk777
Oct 15, 2024
Historical walking tour of Alexandria - Tim was our guide and he showed his passion for early American history. Looking at the lovely colonial homes, taverns and the church that George Washington attended brought that period to life for us. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.
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Daniel_a
Oct 13, 2024
October memory - Lots of good information. Very knowledgeable guide. Most fascinating info was a the bell in the grave.
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Grandtour678423
Oct 13, 2024
Great tour! - Great information and history of the Alexandria area and its many historical figures. We all enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.
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Sandrame2022
Oct 12, 2024
Great way to learn about Alexandria history - Tim is an amazing storyteller. He is passionate about his city and it shows! He is able to weave our country’s history into an enjoyable walking tour! He backs up his information with maps, photos and interesting documents. Very cool! We have family that lives in the area and they enjoyed learning about the streets and buildings they’ve been by many times. This tour is a must for people who have never been to Alexandria but also for those who live nearby! 10 out of 10 stars!
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362davidr
Oct 11, 2024
Fascinating history - Very much enjoyed tour of Alexandria. Guide was excellent and his knowledge and presentation was top notch. Details were fascinating
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L8899legeorgias
Oct 10, 2024
The Best Tour filled with history and unknown facts - Our group was in Alexandria for a reunion of retirees. Tim, the owner of the company gave our group a presentation at our opening dinner filled with interesting facts. Our walking tour the next day was filled with visual and verbal information and story. Tim did a great job of taking us to places with significant historical value. Tim talked with us in a conversational manner that encouraged us to asked questions. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Tim and taking the well planned walking tour. This was a great find for our group!
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650julies650
Sep 30, 2024
Best Experience in DC for Time and Money - Old town Alexandria History Tour guide Tim is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We walked about 1.5 miles around the city and stopped frequently to learn about the founding fathers with connections to Alexandria. We learned about original city footprint and various occupations during wars with the British and the Civil War. Slave trade, maritime activity and Robert E. Lee’s boyhood home was also featured. We enjoyed the visit to Washington’s church and sat in his pew. The tour is scheduled for 1.5 hours but allow some extra time because Tim will stay until he answers all of your questions. Ask about discounts with local merchants if you mention the Walking Tour. It was a highlight of our time in the DC area.
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Lesac1119
Sep 28, 2024
One of Best Guides Ever! - Wayne was an excellent, professional guide. Very accommodating to some slower walkers in the group. Took us from place to place, stopped in the shade (it was hot!), and told us about each place. Made history so interesting and entertaining. He was a truly great guide. Seamless presentation, used photos from large iPad to illustrate his stories as he was telling them. Let us know where bathrooms were located during the tour. Asked if anyone needed a stop. Md some good restaurant recommendations. Couldn't have asked for a more professional guide.
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Linda_h
Sep 21, 2024
Old Town Walking Tour - Excellent Tour of Old Town Alexandria. Tim pointed out places of historical significance and using old photographs brought history to life in a relaxed way. Highly recommend.
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