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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Henry_k
Oct 5, 2025
Our guide Wayne was very... - Our guide Wayne was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He added anecdotes to help make the knowledge easier to understand.
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Climber317015
Aug 31, 2025
Don’t Miss this Tour! - This is honestly the best tour I have ever been on. Tim is a wealth of knowledge and had my grandsons ( ages 9 and 12) and me completely absorbed. I went into the tour hoping to learn about George Washington and Alexandria’s relationship to the Revolutionary War, especially since we live nearby in Arlington. Not only was that goal met, but I now feel a personal relationship with George and many of Alexandria’s key players. What an amazing group of people! What an amazing history Alexandria has! And Tim, I have already viewed your YouTube videos and am looking forward to more. Thank you so much! Michele
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Lizbp9153ji
Aug 8, 2025
A must for Revolutionary era history buffs! - Very informative! Tim did a great job of engaging the range of ages (13 to 81) we had in our group. A must for Revolutionary era history buffs! I especially appreciated his thoughtfulness in making sure the walking pace of the tour and the volume for those with hearing difficulties met our needs.
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Raquel_s
Aug 4, 2025
Knowledge is powerful - We have had the pleasure of visiting Washington, DC on several occasions and have been eager to explore other towns and cities in the surrounding area. The tour we participated in was exceptionally informative and engaging, allowing us to share delightful moments and reflections on our enriched experiences and newfound knowledge.
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Boomer_c
Jul 28, 2025
John was a great guide,... - John was a great guide, very knowledgeable. We even got caught in a rain storm and he had a plan to get us to cover.
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384stuartf
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastic tour of Alexandria - We had a great afternoon on this tour. Tim our guide was very knowledgable and great fun. The tour was just right, the right pace, the right history, and lots of time to ask questions. We would highly recommend this tour. Thanks for a great afternoon.
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Sheila_s
Jun 30, 2025
Outstanding experience! - Excellent tour of Alexandria! Tim is so knowledgeable of the area and shared extensive historical information. Well paced walk, very accommodating on a fairly warm day. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Tim and highly recommend the tours he leads in lovely Alexandria!!
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Alicesz1352uj
Jun 2, 2025
Phenomenal tour and tour guide! - Tim, the owner, led our walking tour. Talk about knowledgeable!! It’s obvious that he has a passion, and the facts to back it up, when talking about history in Old Alexandria. One of the most impressive things on the tour was Tim’s folder. As a visual learner, it was really helpful to have documents, land surveys, descriptions and drawings of properties, bodies of water, etc. all in his folder so that I could connect the spoken word with the visual information. We would highly recommend taking a tour, and if we’re ever back in Old Alexandria, we’ll be joining Tim’s company on another tour.
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Redwards5253
Jun 2, 2025
Great Tour - Great tour and great tour guide Wayne! We learned so many things about the Revolutionary War, George Washington, and the part Alexandria played in the start of our country. Wayne had photos to share and lots of interesting facts that brought the history to life. Recommend this tour.
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Curious67426326753
May 22, 2025
Great tour guide - Tim was great with lots of good stories. He even took a little detour to show us the old Elks Lodge building since we elks. Good exercise.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).