6 Walking Tours in Alexandria That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the history of the Civil War while walking through the streets of Alexandria, Virginia on this guided, 90-minute walking tour. Enjoy the knowledge of a local historian and guide and with your private group discover the influence of Alexandria during the Civil War.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

On this 1.5-hour walking tour, experience Alexandria's Colonial and Civil War era history.  Visit John Carlyle's 18th century mansion, an 18th century tavern, George Washington's church, and a 19th century Apothecary shop. On your stroll through Alexandria, enjoy the passion of your professional guide and the rich history of the longest Union occupied southern city.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Manumission Tour Company curates guided cultural heritage tours designed to highlight Alexandria’s extensive African American History. Founded by a fourth generation Alexandrian, this company offers weekend guided walking tours.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Entry into Historic Alexandria Museums

Unearth the shady and seedy history of Old Town Alexandria on this 2.5-hour guided ghost tour and pub crawl. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell you tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way. During the tour, you will also stop at several historic Old Town pubs to enjoy a beverage before continuing on your way.

Inclusions: Costumed tour guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Visit local, historic bars, Stories of local hauntings and ghosts, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

Exclusions: Available for purchase

Come taste the flavors that set the backdrop to Old Town Alexandria's fascinating evolution and learn where the neighborhood is headed on our Boutique Old Town Food Tour. This charming city played a pivotal role from Revolutionary War times, to the Civil Rights Movement to modern day. Your tour begins at our first restaurant stop where you will meet your guide. Between the restaurants stops, you will make a few stops where your guide will point out historic landmarks, share unique (and sometimes, scandalous!) stories, and point out some off-the-beaten-track points of interest. Your group will make a few stops in addition to what is listed in the "what to expect" section. The tastings that are included in this tour are carefully selected to contribute to the story of the neighborhood. A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

Inclusions: Please advise if you are vegetarian, have allergies, or any dietary restrictions at check out., Professional guide, Historical Content

Exclusions: Gratuities

Virtual Online Tours Dear guests, it’s been a tough few weeks for the world as we adjust to a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many of us, on orders of practicing social distancing staying inside, cancel plans, and rework our daily routines. During this time, we feel your pain and share your grief because we’re all on the same inside. If you’ve been thinking of an educational recreation, Zohery Tours presents Virtual Online tours of Washington DC. The virtual presentations are conducted by Dr Ali Zohery, Ph.D. The founder and the Owner of Zohery Tours. We will be offering 3 main programs, each of which will showcase a different tour. The duration of the Tours is two hours. You will be regaled with a live narration of the underlying history and significance of the top monuments and main attractions of Washington, DC, the capital city (including the Grand Tour and African American Heritage), Alexandria and Mt. Vernon and Treasures of Egypt.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch