Why choose this Virginia tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Virginia adventure
What makes Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The tour stops outside the Moses Hepburn Rowhouses, which are significant part of history and Free black people in the USA>.
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!
You’ll see the Alexandria city hall, square, fountains and hear about the people that made this city what it is.
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!
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!
The tour ends at teh Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, with views and great spots to relax after your adventure in Old Town.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria
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Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
Not Included
- No food, drinks or human guide, it’s all guided by the smartphone app
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by WalknTours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Thank you for booking the Old Town Historic Alexandria on the WalknTours app!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.
Quick overview:
1. Get the WalknTours app
2. Register
3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code ‘gw2780’ to unlock it
Full ticket:
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code ‘jgw2780’.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code ‘gw2780′
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Select Alexandria
Select the Old Town Alexandria Walking tour and click it.
Click “Enter Experience Code”
Enter the Experience Code “gw2780’
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the tour go to the start of the tour at the Alexandria history museum at the Lyceum and press play.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
