Old Town Alexandria: Guided Historical Walking Tour
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69 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 learn more
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!
  • Alexandria City Hall & Market Square - We talk about the fascinating architecture of Alexandria’s City Hall. It was rebuilt in 1874. Most people walk past the front of City Hall without noticing many of its unique features.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!
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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Ryan_c
Jun 7, 2024
A Great Tour! - We had a great time with Tim. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He is a Marine so make sure you bring a box of crayons for him! Would definitely recommend the tour to friends.
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Baunap
Jun 3, 2024
A Great Tour! - Tim, our tour guide, was in contact prior to arrival at the designated departure spot to make sure we knew where to meet. His fun, engaging personality made all feel welcome and included. He turned what could have been a boring stroll into a fascinating, well-researched and educational highlight of our DC trip. Tim's knowledge absolutely brought this vibrant, historic city to life. I highly recommend the tour to anyone interested in learning Alexandria's place in the formation of our country. It's history, people, architecture and culture are a must see!
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Cassidy_s
Jun 3, 2024
Old Town Tour - Tim was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Alexandria and also made great small talk! We last minute booked this tour and we are so glad we did! Highly recommend!
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E2198rt_
May 31, 2024
Excellent! - The tour was comprehensive, included historic tales with many fun tidbits sprinkled through. I recommend taking this tour as one of your first stops in the old town, as it circles through all the highlights in the area. Tim was very knowledgeable and personable and questions were encouraged. Highly recommended!
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William_h
May 31, 2024
Tim was an excellent tour guide - Tim was an excellent tour guide. He explained the history and significance of each site we visited, often adding interesting and sometimes amusing anecdotes. His voice was strong, well-modulated, pleasant, and engaging. The pictures and drawings of the various sites were a good complement to his oral presentation. Although my wife and I had previously lived in Virginia, this was our first visit to Alexandra. -- Bill H.
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596lauriep
May 23, 2024
Walk, Laugh and Learn! - We had an excellent tour with Wayne touring Alexandria on foot. There were five of us in our group - including a couple of savvy American History buffs. We were all impressed with the level of knowledge of our guide and his ability to answer questions of all kinds. Most of all he delivered fascinating tidbits of history in a funny, lively and entertaining way. Strongly recommended!
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Judymw2914mc
May 7, 2024
Great walking tour of Alexandria! - I highly recommend this excellent walking tour of Alexandria. Tim is passionate about sharing his knowledge of history and Alexandria - from colonial times to the more recent past. I enjoyed wandering around the city with him and learning all about the interesting architecture, stories and characters who lived in this beautiful place.
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Jrdf716
May 5, 2024
10 out of 10 - Tim was fantastic! My daughter and I both really enjoyed his tour. He is very knowledgeable about the area and tells some great stories about the history of it. We highly recommend!
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Camper671054
May 5, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - Alexandria History Tour is a terrific experience for visitors and locals. I highly recommend this engaging and informative tour. Tim does an outstanding job of telling stories at the various stops and providing accurate and historical content. 10/10 stars!
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Daydream04122285911
May 3, 2024
Wayne was a great guide - We loved the tour. Good stories, loved the use of pictures linking current sites to historical figures. A lot to see within a few blocks.
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