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Private History of Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour

Private History of Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour

Overview

Take an Old Town Alexandria Walking Tour and discover its extraordinary history with a resident historian and owner of DC Military Tours, Tom Schultz. I am a twenty-year resident of Old Town and I enjoy showing off my neighborhood.

Steps from my own home, we will stroll around Old Town Alexandria, a colonial city rich in architecture. We may run into shopkeepers and neighbors whom I know personally. Receive inside knowledge on the local habits and the best tastes and bargains in Old Town. Start your private walking tour at the garden of the Alexandria Visitor’s Center at 221 King Street. This is a dog friendly tour so bring the pooch!

Navigate the colonial streets of Old Town with discoveries at the Athenaeum, Captain’s Row, The Carlyle House, an actual Torpedo Factory, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary and Gadsby’s Tavern

City: Virginia

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $149.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $149.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guide has received the second dose of the Pfizer COIVD-19 vaccination along with the booster.

What To Expect

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

A colonial tavern where each of the first six Presidents dined.

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

Apothecary Museum

Torpedo Factory Art Center

A “Rosie the Riveter” facility where torpedoes were made during WWII.

Carlyle House

Built in 1752, a unique example of Colonial Georgian stone architecture and where the seeds if the Revolutionary War were planted.

Athenaeum

A Greek Revival building that has been a bank, warehouse, church, and art gallery.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

Maryana_R

Feb 2022

The historic walking tour of Old Town Alexandria was phenomenal! Tom was very informative and engaging, he is very knowledgeable and makes the history come to life. He personalized the experience for us, answered tons of questions we had, and was very welcoming to our dog who joined us on the tour. I would highly recommend everyone to take the historic walking tour with Tom, you’ll be glad you did! I certainly intend to take his other tours on our next visit!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Maryanna and Igor, Thank you for sharing your pup Daisy with me during our tour. I'm glad she was able to visit our neighborhood florist's dog treat box during our walk. I'm also very glad to have learned about your vocation as special-ed teachers which allowed me to share great experiences my children have personally had with your colleagues. Please come back as I look forward to showing you more in the Washington area on your return visit. - Tom

Julie_C

Jan 2022

After a snow storm interrupted our originally scheduled tour, we rescheduled with Tom two days later, and we are so glad we had the chance to meet up with him, and take his engaging, and informative tour! He has a passion for the history of, and a sincere love for this beautiful Colonial and Federal-era city on the banks of the Potomac river. Despite being a DC native, I had not realized the importance of Alexandria in the founding days of our Republic. Tom mixed history and architecture with local lore to offer us a truly fun experience. Thanks so much, Tom, and we hope to cross paths with DC Military Tours again soon!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Julie, You were the most fun clients I have had in awhile. It’s always nice when a fellow guide is a client. I was glad to discover your own families story and how it dovetailed neatly into the history that can be learned about the United States broadly and Alexandria in general. Thank you for your kind review. Please return soon. Tom

414maryloub

Nov 2021

Tom is very knowledgeable on the history and personality of Alexandria. Wonderful day walking around the sites in sold Towne. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and delve into various topics of interest. Tom spent lots of time and we departed as he continued towards home and we towards a delightful lunch!