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A Guided Walking Tour through Historic Old Town Alexandria

By Alexandria History Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €26 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Alexandria History Tours helps travellers discover historical gems throughout Old Town Alexandria. We highlight fascinating events and stories throughout Alexandria's rich history. Our tours are diligently researched to help visitors learn more and find interesting bits of history on every block. Our guides are local and know the ins and outs of the city. We will help make your experience memorable!

Activity location

  • Alexandria Visitors Center
    • 221 King St
    • 22314-3209, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 221 King St
    • 221 King Street
    • 22314, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Discover Alexandria 1.5 Hours
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Walking Tour 1.5 Hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€26.00 x 1 Adult€26.00
Total
Price is €26.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A local historian and Old Town resident is the guide

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Alexandria Visitors Center

  • 10m
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 favourite hidden gems. Hint: It's hiding in plain sight!

Carlyle House

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Travellers 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

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

  • 5m
The storey 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

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover where George Washington went to church in Alexandria. You can even sit in his pew.

Athenaeum (Pass by)

We will pass by the Athenaeum as we walk down Prince Street and head towards 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

  • 5m
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!

Location

Activity location

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    Alexandria Visitors Center
    • 221 King St
    • 22314-3209, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    221 King St
    • 221 King Street
    • 22314, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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