• Old Town - On this tour, you’ll explore the history and culture of Old Town Alexandria and taste carefully selected tastings along the way.
• Alexandria City Hall & Market Square - After our first restaurant stop, we’ll pass through Market Square, the heart of Old Town. If you tour with us on Saturdays, you’ll see the longest running farmer’s market in action!
• Alexandria Visitors Center - As we stroll down King Street, we’ll pass by Ramsey House. If you plan to explore more after the tour, we encourage our guests to return here to speak with the friendly staff with a wealth of information.
• Athenaeum - Our tour route takes you past the Athenaeum, a gallery of fine arts and a performance space. The building is an impressive example of Greek Revival architecture.
• Waterfront Park - Alexandria’s newest park sits at the end of King Street and features temporary public art installations, the first of which is an interactive, responsive work. The art responds to sound with illuminated color, bathing visitors in rainbow-hued light as they talk, sing, and play within the installation.
• Torpedo Factory Art Center - We’ll pass through the Torpedo Factory, which is home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof.

• Professional guide
• Historical content
• Lunch

• Gratuities

Situated just across the river from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia’s Old Town offers a stark contrast with its cobblestone pavements and quaint row houses. We always recommend that visitors to the capital make a detour to this delightful spot close by!

Savor samples from local eateries that enrich the narrative we unfold. Among our stops include a cherished establishment that has captivated patrons for over four decades; a dining place celebrated for its exemplary cuisine, and a classic bistro steeped in European tradition.

Discover the charming city scene, the waterfront, public art installations, and the architecture while delving into the progress of this compact city. From the era of the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement until present times, Old Town has played a crucial role in the nation’s story. Join us and savour a piece of history.

A fraction of each ticket sold is given to Bread For The City, an institution dedicated to lessening poverty by providing food, clothes, health care, legal and social assistance to Washington DC residents.

• Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets on this tour.
• Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets on this tour.
• Proof of vaccination and government ID may be required. Please check city requirements if you have questions.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.