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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Discover the amazing spooky history of Old Town Alexandria on this 90-minute guided ghost tour. Bring the whole family! This tour is all-ages friendly. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way.
Lovers of history and ghosts will love discovering all Old Town has to offer. We'll pass by Carlyle House, Union Street Public House, and enjoy meandering along the cobblestone streets. Stories range from siren voices heard at the edge of the waterfront, to Revolutionary soldiers still marching the cobblestone streets. You'll also learn the tragic tale of Laura Schafer, the Burning Bride. One of the most famous ghost stories of Alexandria.
This is a great tour for guests of all-ages to explore the history and mysterious ghostly side of Old Town Alexandria.
What's included
Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
Visit local, historic venues
1.5 hour walking tour
Costumed tour guide
Gratuities
What to expect
Carlyle House
15m
Hear all about the ghostly inhabitants of the historic Carlyle House. We will gather on the edge of the grounds to hear stories with the impressive backdrop. You may even be able to snap a few eerie photos. Guests have captured photos of orbs in the past!
25m
We'll tell stories in the chic lobby of The Alexandrian. The hotel is the perfect combination of historic and stylish. It's the ideal spot to begin our tour! The red-brick building is an iconic site to behold.
Old Town
Pass by
Explore the ghost stories and haunted bars of Old Town with your costumed tour guide. The town, which dates back to 1695, is steeped in rich American History. Your tour guide will reveal all the ghostly inhabitants who still seem to inhabit the area. Stories range from siren voices heard at the edge of the waterfront, to Revolutionary soldiers still marching the cobblestone streets. Lovers of history and ghosts will love discovering all Old Town has to offer.
25m
We'll pass by this great restaurant along the tour route. Union Street Public House is located in a renovated 1790 Colonial warehouse. There is plenty of history and lots of ghosts to discuss here! We'll tell stories right out front and guests will have the opportunity for pictures.
15m
The tour ends by Chadwicks. It's a great spot to grab a late-night bite after we've finished the tour. Located next to the historic Waterfront, there are plenty of spooky tales to learn about. The water holds many ghostly secrets...
10m
While exploring Old Town, we'll stop in front of this delicious gelato shop. It is the site of one of the most famous tragic ghost stories in Alexandria - Laura Schafer, also known as the Burning Bride. Your tour guide will tell you all about it. Be sure to take some pictures as well! You never know what you might see reflected in the window...
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You'll meet your tour guide inside of the lobby of The Alexandrian Hotel at 480 King Street. Look for a costumed to check-in and be sure to verify they are with Nightly Spirits.
End point
The tour ends with ghost stories in front of Chadwicks.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
