Revolutionary War Tour: Discover Old Town Alexandria

Uncover Alexandria’s hidden historic gems on the American Revolution Tour. Explore Revolutionary War locations, visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and discover the city’s connection to the Declaration of Independence. Join us for a fun and informative tour in Old Town Alexandria!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alexandria City Hall & Market Square - In 1774, a pivotal document in American history was enacted in Alexandria. At Market Square, there will be a discussion on how this document influenced the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Bill of Rights.
    Market Square is accessible to the public with no admission fee.
  • Carlyle House -…
What's Included
  • Guidance from a knowledgeable local guide
Additional Information

This is the only expedition in Old Town Alexandria that revolves around the Revolutionary War. We will explore some of the most significant (yet largely unknown) sites tied to the American Revolution. On this journey, you will unearth Alexandria’s links to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Bill of Rights. We’ll pay a visit to the Tomb of the…

Location
221 King St
King Street
We will meet at the right corner of Market Square as you are facing City Hall. There is a small garden with a statue. The Visitor Center is across the street. The corner intersection is Fairfax and King St.
Cancellation Policy

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

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R0naldsh
Nov 3, 2024
Great Tour and even better guide!!! - Great tour and fantastic guide. Filled with interesting facts from someone who has obviously spent years researching the founding and history of Alexandria. Guide spent ample time at each site, expounding by answering group questions. Even as the tour went slightly over time, they continued to provide great information. We were even taken into the fial church, which was an extra, and very special.
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Curiosity452426
Sep 24, 2024
Tour - Tim was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting in-depth stories. We enjoyed having only us on the tour. Thanks
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Curiosity63478000930
Aug 20, 2024
Great tour/ knowledgeable & historical - Tim was a great tour guide! Knowledgeable, local & historical - he also had a great binder of photographs & maps- which really helped you visualize and understand the history! Highly recommend, personal and professional
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Thisislisat
Aug 1, 2024
First rate historical experience - Tim was a charismatic and personable guide. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of Alexandria and the Revolutionary/American/Civil Wars. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Laurabn9754vs
Jun 23, 2024
Informative & Fun tour - Tim led a tour for me and my boyfriend, it was just the two of us (during the heatwave) and Tim still took his time to show us around Alexandria and make the tour special. Each stop was interesting and Tim had great stories to tell; we walked away having learned some new things - even as history lovers! Tim was an excellent guide and even gave us some tips on other things to do while we were in Alexandria.
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406isah
Jun 23, 2024
Wonderful walking tour - Great tour of old town Alexandria. Our guide Tim was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions! He had a lot of great historical photos and maps of the area.
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Daydream28625539187
Jun 11, 2024
Very Well-presented Historical Tour - I thoroughly enjoyed this fine walking tour of various Birthplaces of the American Revolution led by Tim who was a knowledgeable & enthusiastic guide.
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L8111efanneb
Jun 1, 2024
Fantastic Tour of Alexandria! - Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our group would highly recommend touring with Alexandria History Tours! He obviously knew Revolutionary War history and answered our questions thoroughly!
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Rgss
Apr 30, 2024
Learn The History - This is a great tour. The guide is knowledgeable, the pace is moderate and the town is worth learning about. It’s a city with tons of history and Tim did a great job of combining present day Alexandria with historical photos to enhance the whole experience. Definitely would recommend!
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815bonniee
Apr 23, 2024
Great Tour!! - Tim was a very personable, extremely knowledgeable tour guide. He has an in depth knowledge of the Revolutionary War period especially as it relates to Alexandria. He is also very knowledgeable about George Washington and his life. We had a wonderful time on the tour and we highly recommend it!!
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