Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria

4.6 (14 reviews) Virginia, USA
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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Old Town Alexandria at your pace, anytime. See the sites George Washington frequented, including his house. Walk along the cobblestone streets. Learn about the history, civil war, and people. Walk down picturesque alleys. And all in an hour!

From museums and libraries to historic landmarks, alleyways, cobblestones streets and a very famous restaurant, we’re about to take a stroll through the days of yore!

Why choose this tour?

This is a smart phone guided tour that uses GPS to play as you walk. It's like a person, but better.
Go anytime at your own pace
The tour is professionally produced with narration and music
See the main sites and hear their stories, just like other tours, only at your pace.

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour is all outside
  • Smart phone tour on our walking tour app
  • See historic sites in Old Town Alexandria
  • No food, drinks or human guide, it's all guided by the smartphone app

What to expect

  1. 1h
    The tour takes you to many historic sites walking along cobblestoned streets and telling the story of it's history. Many of the sites are linked to George Washington, where he lived, his favorite restaurant and church. You'll see and get a feeling for the history of the city. The tour is all outside and you can go 24/7/365. It's guided by your smart phone (GPS) and is location aware playing the stories as you walk. It's a step by step adventure, feel free to put your phone in your pocket and the app will guided you step by step.
  2. Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
    Pass by
    The tour starts at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum where you'll hear about it's history. You'll also see a site in the road from the Civil war and learn the role Alexandria played then.
  3. Pass by
    The tour stops outside the Friendship fire house where you'll hear the story of fires in the city and how they battled to protect the people.
  4. Historic Christ Episcopal Church
    5m
    The tour stops outside of George Washington's old Church and you'll hear the story of the church, who visited and why it's important.
  5. Hollensbury Spite House
    Pass by
    The tour stops outside the Hollensbury Spite House, one of the most famous in the USA. Why is it so small? You'll have to take the tour to find out!
  6. Pass by
    The tour stops outside the Moses Hepburn Rowhouses, which are significant part of history and Free black people in the USA>.
  7. Gadsby's Tavern Museum
    Pass by
    The tour stops outside of George Washington's favorite Restaurant, and one of the most historic in the country. It's also has great food!
  8. Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
    5m
    You'll see the Alexandria city hall, square, fountains and hear about the people that made this city what it is.
  9. 5m
    The tour takes you through a historic picturesque alley that many miss, and you'll hear the story of why it's called wales alley, and it might surprise. you!
  10. 5m
    One of the best streets, but who built and and who placed those cobblestones? I guess you'll have to take the tour to find out!
  11. Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
    5m
    The tour ends at teh Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, with views and great spots to relax after your adventure in Old Town.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, just at the front door. You'll first get the WalknTours app to hear the tour. If you need parking, street parking is recommended and you'll see many lots in the area.

End point

The tour ends at the waterfront where you'll see great views and have plenty of places to eat and explore.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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