Virginia

A Guided Walking Tour through Historic Old Town Alexandria

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Alexandria History Tours
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From $30.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • A local historian and Old Town resident is the guide

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 221 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

        Meet at the Visitors Center in the heart of Old Town.

      End point

      • Captains Row Old Town Alexandria
        198-112 S Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

        We end at the iconic cobblestone street on Captain's Row.

      What To Expect

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

      • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
      • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
      • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
      • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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      Reviews

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      Wendy_W, Jan 2024
      Guide was nice and Alexandria has lots of interesting history. But the tour was focused mostly on a few buildings without a lot of explanation of how they fit into US history. Could have been better
      Response from Host, Jan 2024
      Hi Wendy, this is Tim replying, the owner and operator of Alexandria History Tours. I appreciate you taking a tour with me and my company. I really enjoyed showing you and Steve around our beautiful city and enjoyed getting to know you all on the tour. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review and feedback. I will mention that since you thought it could have been better that I take this feedback very seriously. I am curious though how there was not a lot of explanation of how the buildings or sites did not fit into American history. For example, at the Carlyle House, I discussed how the history of the Carlyle House tied into the French and Indian War and ultimately George Washington's selection as commander-in-chief at the outset of the Revolutionary War. I then covered how it became a hotel, Civil War hospital, and later was restored by the bicentennial. At Gadsby's Tavern, we covered how the history of the tavern was tied into the creation of Washington D.C. and also the early American presidents who visited there like Thomas Jefferson. I mentioned specifically Jefferson's visit to Mount Vernon and the schism that existed between him and George Washington later in their lives. From the outset of the tour, we covered how the shoreline developed and how Alexandria evolved as a port city and then I showed the evolution of the city landscape with the cobblestone streets. If I recall, we also went inside of Christ Church since I am one of the volunteer docents at Christ Church, I talked about how the church is 251 years old and its connection to the Church of England. I discussed Washington's purchase of his box pew and how multiple American presidents have sat in it at critical moments in our nation's history. If these stories were insufficient and did not meet your expectations, then I will give you a full refund as I believe in guaranteeing satisfaction to all of my guests. My goal at every stop is to show how each iconic location ties into American history and even the present day. Could you please send me an e-mail to elaborate how this could have been better or call me? My e-mail is tim@alexandriahistorytours.com. I am asking because I fundamentally feel like this is one of the hallmarks of my tours and that they are not just about showing buildings without explanation. I would really appreciate it. The final thing I will mention is that you and Steve told me you went on an architecture tour in D.C. You all mentioned that you liked that tour and so I also emphasized Alexandria's fascinating architecture with you all to cater to your interests. Anyhow, it was great to meet you all and I do thank you again for taking a tour with me and my company. I hope to hear from you or see you again on a future tour.
      Second time I’ve taken...
      Mollie_S, Dec 2023
      Second time I’ve taken the walking tour of old town Alexandria with Tim. He’s very knowledgeable, personable, and fun!
      Response from Host, Dec 2023
      Thank you, Mollie! I am glad you enjoyed the tour enough to come back. I am even happier to hear that it was just as fun the second time!
      Interesting and informative
      Calvertdoc, Nov 2023
      We enjoyed our guide Tim for both the information he shared with us and his warm personality. Old Town is an interesting place to visit. We also enjoyed the restaurant, Barca, that he recommended.
      Response from Host, Nov 2023
      Mark, I am really glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with me. Thank you for the kind review! I am also happy to hear that you liked the restaurant. That is great. I hope to see you again in the future!
      Historic Alexandria
      Susan_S, Aug 2023
      Tim was the best tour guide. He’s so knowledgeable and kind as well. He kept us in shade as much as possible and the stops were great! He also had wonderful restaurant recommendations for lunch after the tour concluded. Would definitely book with him again!
      Response from Host, Aug 2023
      Thank you, Susan! It is great to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the lunch. I hope to see you again soon!

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