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Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria

8 Reviews 4.38 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Virginia, USA
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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
  • 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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

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

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.

Options & Pricing

Opening Hours • Daily | Midnight - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

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 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

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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 (EDT). 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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Activity code: C-222222P80

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria?
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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 (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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.
The following is NOT included:
  • No food, drinks or human guide, it's all guided by the smartphone app.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 10..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria is as follows:

  • 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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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  • 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 (EDT).

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