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Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria

14 Reviews 4.57 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Alexandria, USA
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60 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

1 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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

What To Expect

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Old Town

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Friendship Firehouse (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.
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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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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!
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North Pitt Street (pass by)

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

Wales Alley

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!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Captains Row Old Town Alexandria

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!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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