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Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour

29 Reviews 4.97 out of 5 stars Based on 29 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Virginia, USA
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1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This is a guided walking tour of Leesburg’s fascinating historic district.
Includes over a dozen attractons that illustrate the history and architecture of this quaint town. The tour is fun and enlightening!
You'll see, for example, the site where Robert E. Lee planned the daring invasion of Maryland during the Civil War and the historic tavern where the the Mayor welcomed Gen. Marquis de Lafayette when he toured Leesburg in 1825, to name a few. The tour is about a mile of walking and lasts about 80 minutes. It's suitable for people of all ages.

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Food and Drinks
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25 W Market St
Leesburg, VA 20176, USA

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Tally Ho Theater

A completely renovated theater depicting art deco architecture.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. James' Episcopal Church

This beautiful church is one of only two examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in Leesburg.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leesburg

Philip Nolan House – Lore has it that the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were stored here in the War of 1812.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leesburg

Glenfiddich House/Harrison Hall – Robert E. Lee and other Confederate generals met here to plan the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Loudoun Museum

The museum grounds has a rare, diamond-notched log house that was characteristic of the rustic, frontier-like architecture of eary Leesburg.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leesburg

Joseph Norris House is an unusual example of Queen Anne and Georgian Revival stylistic elements.
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Leesburg

Old Stone House -- Also known as the William Baker house, it is the oldest house in Leesburg; an example of 18th century Pennsylvania Dutch architecture. Lore has it that George Washington used the house as a temporary headquarters as a militia Colonel late in the French and Indian War.5) Old log house on the grounds of the Loudoun History Museum – an example of the rustic, frontier-like architecture characteristic of early Leesburg.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leesburg

John Janney House – Formerly owned by John Janney, who played a key role in the Virginia secessionist movement.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lightfoot Restaurant

Formerly People's National Bank, this building was reconstructed in 1905 and displays Romanesque Revival architecture.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leesburg

Loudoun County Courthouse is recognized as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour?

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

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  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Food and Drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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