Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria | 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria
2 Adults x $6.99
$13.98
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$13.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

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

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.

Meeting points

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

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

Itinerary

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    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.

    1 hour

  • 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.

  • N/A (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.

  • Alexandria's Christ Church

    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 minutes

  • 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!

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The tour stops outside the Moses Hepburn Rowhouses, which are significant part of history and Free black people in the USA>.

  • 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!

  • Alexandria City Hall & Market Square

    You'll see the Alexandria city hall, square, fountains and hear about the people that made this city what it is.

    5 minutes

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    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!

    5 minutes

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    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!

    5 minutes

  • Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

    The tour ends at teh Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, with views and great spots to relax after your adventure in Old Town.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

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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Great tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

My family came to visit and I wanted to do something different around Old Town so we tried this tour. This was so interesting and the stops were so great! If you want a nice walk around Old Town to see some nice history on a good day, this is the tour to try.

A great self paced tour

Published on Sep, 2024

I really enjoyed being able to take this at my own pace and hit the highlights. It allowed me to take some time at places or know that I would return another day for a longer time. In my case, this meant my one-and—half tour actually took me four hours, as I stopped for lunch or peeked in a museum (even seeking help charging my phone). I even saw George Washington as he pointed out where he sat in his church. It was easy to follow and I felt it gave me a wonderful first introduction to the old town of Alexandria. As Alexandria now has a community remembrance project, I can imagine this tour having some additional updates, as well as a separate tour highlighting the broader history of other peoples in this vibrant community.

Historian delight

Published on Jul, 2024

My husband and I truly appreciated the app . The sound was clear and the historical information was rich. I am so glad I pick this walking tour. We learned so much.

Fun, picturesque, easy

Published on Jun, 2024

Fun way to learn new tidbits of American history. Interesting and informative. Lots of giggles. Well guided and easy to follow.

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