Alexandria is surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, diverse culture, and some of the United States' most famous historical sites. One of the best ways to experience everything Alexandria has to offer is through a guided tour. Here is a list of some of the unique guided tours Alexandria offers to its visitors.
Walk down brick-lined streets in the footsteps of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Explore elegant Federal homes and picturesque cobblestone alleyways. From Colonial times through the Civil War, Alexandria has been the scene of many "firsts" in American history. Here's just a few:
Follow a guide in 18th-century costume through the haunted streets of Old Town. Listen to ghost stories, legends and folklore as you tour the city by the light of your guide's lantern! Hear about unsolved mysteries, tales of romance, and angry ghosts looking for revenge.
Explore Alexandria's Civil War history with a guided walking tour. One guide is a descendant of Confederate soldiers from the 14th & 28th Virginia Infantry. He knows the history of the city and the many camps in Alexandria and Virginia. Learn about events leading to the Union occupation of Alexandria and life in the city during the Civil War.
Discover Alexandria's African American history with several walking tours. Walk through several African American neighborhoods, including one founded to celebrate Haitian independence, and one featured in the movie "Remember the Titans." Learn about many memorable Alexandrians, including a woman who bought freedom for herself and her husband with money she earned selling vegetables at the city market.
Discover everything Alexandria and its surrounding areas have to offer with customized guided walking tours of Old Town Alexandria, Washington D.C., national monuments, Georgetown and Capitol Hill. Tours for groups and student field trips make learning come alive.
