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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

Thu 12 Jun

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Starting at $275.00

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Thu 12 Jun

Starting at $275.00

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

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 (13)

Local_history_fan

Feb 2023

The tour was pleasant, but grossly overpriced, and light on information. Probably would have worked for a larger group with no familiarity with Old Town Alexandria. Time and money would be better spent on a guide book, and in person tours of local properties or one of several specialty walking tours offered by Manumission Tour Company.

FrancieSays

Jan 2023

Fantastic tour with very knowledgeable guide, not just about Alexandria, but the entire DC area and general American history. Loved how truly dog friendly this tour was. Several indoor stops welcomed dogs. A highlight of our visit. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Francie, I’m so glad that the two of you finally took a proper history tour of Old Town on your periodic stay. And yes, this is one of the few tours available that’s 100% pooch-friendly. Hopefully, you were able to take advantage afterwards of some discovered indoor venues with your pup. Tom

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