Historic Old Town Alexandria 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour
by Alexandria History Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This 90-minute walking tour runs through Old Town Alexandria with a local historian and resident guiding small groups. The tour starts at the Ramsay House, where the guide explains the origins of Alexandria and its founder William Ramsay, a friend of George Washington. Next, the group visits the Carlyle House to learn about early events that led to the American Revolution. The walk continues with a stop outside Gadsby's Tavern Museum to discuss its ties to early U.S. presidents and to view the ice well. At the Hollensbury Spite House, the guide shares the story behind this narrow house and allows time for photos. The tour visits Historic Christ Episcopal Church, where George Washington attended services and where participants can sit in his pew. Along Prince Street, the group passes the Athenaeum and explores the 200 block with its 18th-century homes. The final stop is Captain's Row, a cobblestone street with a history including one of Alexandria's largest fires. Guests can take photos here and are near several restaurants. The guide leads the whole walk, sharing researched stories about the area.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Alexandria Visitors Center
The tour begins at the Ramsay House, where the guide explains Alexandria’s start and introduces William Ramsay, a Scottish merchant and friend of George Washington who helped found the city. This stop highlights a notable but easily missed feature.
10 min
Carlyle House
Visitors learn about early events related to the American Revolution that began roughly twenty years before the war, marking this site as a key location in the lead-up to independence.
10 min
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
The group stops outside Gadsby's Tavern to discuss its connections to early American presidents and to view the tavern’s famous ice well.
5 min
Hollensbury Spite House
The guide shares the story behind the narrow Spite House and allows time for guests to take photographs of this unique building.
5 min
Historic Christ Episcopal Church
At this church, visitors learn that George Washington attended services here and are invited to sit in his personal pew.
10 min
Drive-by
Walking along Prince Street, the group passes the Athenaeum and explores the 200 block noted for its many homes dating back to the 18th century.
Captain's Row
The final stop is Captain’s Row, a cobblestone street with history including one of Alexandria’s largest fires. The guide explains the street’s name and guests can take photos before the tour ends near several restaurants.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Visitors Center in the heart of Old Town.
End point
We end at the iconic cobblestone street on Captain's Row.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Historic Old Town Alexandria 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour
by Alexandria History Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This 90-minute walking tour runs through Old Town Alexandria with a local historian and resident guiding small groups. The tour starts at the Ramsay House, where the guide explains the origins of Alexandria and its founder William Ramsay, a friend of George Washington. Next, the group visits the Carlyle House to learn about early events that led to the American Revolution. The walk continues with a stop outside Gadsby's Tavern Museum to discuss its ties to early U.S. presidents and to view the ice well. At the Hollensbury Spite House, the guide shares the story behind this narrow house and allows time for photos. The tour visits Historic Christ Episcopal Church, where George Washington attended services and where participants can sit in his pew. Along Prince Street, the group passes the Athenaeum and explores the 200 block with its 18th-century homes. The final stop is Captain's Row, a cobblestone street with a history including one of Alexandria's largest fires. Guests can take photos here and are near several restaurants. The guide leads the whole walk, sharing researched stories about the area.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Alexandria Visitors Center
The tour begins at the Ramsay House, where the guide explains Alexandria’s start and introduces William Ramsay, a Scottish merchant and friend of George Washington who helped found the city. This stop highlights a notable but easily missed feature.
10 min
Carlyle House
Visitors learn about early events related to the American Revolution that began roughly twenty years before the war, marking this site as a key location in the lead-up to independence.
10 min
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
The group stops outside Gadsby's Tavern to discuss its connections to early American presidents and to view the tavern’s famous ice well.
5 min
Hollensbury Spite House
The guide shares the story behind the narrow Spite House and allows time for guests to take photographs of this unique building.
5 min
Historic Christ Episcopal Church
At this church, visitors learn that George Washington attended services here and are invited to sit in his personal pew.
10 min
Drive-by
Walking along Prince Street, the group passes the Athenaeum and explores the 200 block noted for its many homes dating back to the 18th century.
Captain's Row
The final stop is Captain’s Row, a cobblestone street with history including one of Alexandria’s largest fires. The guide explains the street’s name and guests can take photos before the tour ends near several restaurants.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Visitors Center in the heart of Old Town.
End point
We end at the iconic cobblestone street on Captain's Row.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.