Join Alexandria's original locally owned and operated Ghost Tour, running for 41 years! Come along for a spine-chilling ghost tour that takes you through the most haunted spots in town. Route winds through eerie streets and shadowy alleyways, stopping at multiple legendary locations steeped in local lore. Along the way, you’ll hear chilling tales of restless spirits, tragic events, and supernatur…
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Alexandria History Tours helps travelers discover historical gems throughout Old Town Alexandria. We highlight fascinating events and stories throughout Alexandria's rich history. Our tours are diligently researched to help visitors learn more and find interesting bits of history on every block. Our guides are local and know the ins and outs of the city. We will help make your experience memorabl…
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Ah, Washington DC. The capital of the United States always has something exciting to offer. Whether it’s the bright city lights, amazing shopping, or the historical landmarks, Washington DC is sure to please any traveler. The best way to take in as much of this city as possible is to schedule your own personal Washington DC private tour, courtesy of SLS.
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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 some historic Old Town pubs to enjoy a beverage before continuing on your way. *Tour route and drink stops are sub…
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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.
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I have lived in the DC Metro Area for more than 30 years. Those years were spent as a limo driver, chauffeur, and private tour guide. I have acquired a great amount of knowledge and experience about DC. My tours are noteworthy because they are very informative and interactive. There are no extra fees, complimentary bottled water is always available, and all of the tours are private. In addition t…
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Join the newest tour from Alexandria's longest running locally owned Ghost Tour company! Uncover the eerie secrets of Old Town Alexandria on this captivating Ghost & Pirate Tour. As you stroll through the dimly lit cobblestone streets, your lantern will guide you through tales of restless spirits and notorious pirates that once traversed this historic port city. This unique journey combines fasci…
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This 3.5-hour tour explores parts of the historic and architecturally unique town that has prospered for over two hundred sixty years. Discover locally owned and operated restaurants off the beaten path in this historically rich town. On this guided, narrated walking tour, experience and learn about Old Town Alexandria’s significance throughout history. During the tour, stop to sample specially m…
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This is the only tour in Old Town Alexandria that focuses on the Revolutionary War. We will show some of the most important (yet not well known) locations that led to the American Revolution. On this tour you will discover Alexandria's connection to the the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Bill of Rights. We will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution. Get ready to w…
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Design your own tour of Washington, DC, to ensure you visit every must-see location on your wish list. Choose between numerous DC attractions, many of them with military significance to customize your private tour. Your 20-year Navy Veteran tour guide with round-trip transportation and lunch stop recommendation (if desired) make this tour an unforgettable excursion to our nation's capital.
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Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each of the Kennedy graves. Discover Robert E. Lee's mansion upon the grounds and his wife's garden where the first burials took place. Discuss the beginning of the cemetery during the Civil War and its evolution through all of our nations conflicts.…
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Go beyond King Street on a 90-minute small-group walking tour through Alexandria’s Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex—13 historic cemeteries, 52 acres, and more than 35,000 burials. Led by public historian and cemetery superintendent David Heiby, the tour connects Alexandria’s past to the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, Cold War, and more. Meet George Washington’s pallbearers, Revolution…
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Skip the traffic and take the scenic route to your destination. Pass is valid for unlimited water taxi rides on a single date for one passenger. Please redeem your ticket at the ticket booth prior to boarding for each ride.
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Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring Alexandria's historic district, where spine-tingling tales of hauntings in iconic buildings await. Our local guide will share stories of restless spirits and eerie events that have shaped this colonial city, from its earliest inhabitants to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, offering a deeper understanding of Alexandria's haunted history. On this walk…
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Discover the charm and history of Old Town Alexandria, one of the nation’s most beautifully preserved colonial cities just outside Washington, DC. Step inside the legendary Gadsby's Tavern - once the social hub of colonial Alexandria - where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams dined, danced, and debated. Stroll along cobblestone streets lined with 18th-century architecture as your…
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The tour is a unique experience that allows you to see the beauty of Washington DC all memorials. sine this is Private tours you always can pick and choose which ever You are more interested to visit
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Six stops through 300 years of Old Town Alexandria history with Blue Fern Travel. Cross the Potomac from DC into cobblestone streets connecting Colonial taverns, Civil War sites, and Southern comfort restaurants locals have kept secret for decades. Your guide weaves each bite into the city that shaped American history. Small group, max 8 guests. Every booking gives back to the community we walk t…
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On this unique tour, we follow Washington's remarkable life and legacy through his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia. On this tour, you will get an extremely knowledgeable George Washington expert that will answer all of your Washington questions and talk about many of the most important moments of Washington's distinguished career as a surveyor, commander-in-chief, farmer, President, and private…
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Embark on an enthralling 90-minute guided stroll along the vibrant downtown King Street corridor, breathing life into the pages of "The Underground Railroad" by abolitionist pioneer William Still. Step into the shoes of fugitive slaves who defied the odds, as our tour unveils the very sites where their brave stories unfolded. Join us in unraveling the intricate tapestry of their journeys, delving…
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Step into the streets of colonial America on a guided walking tour through the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Led by a professionally trained interpreter, this experience brings more than 275 years of history to life as you stroll past beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century homes, hidden alleyways, historic churches, and other landmarks.
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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 personal…
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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…
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Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria. Then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the Ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- Asharf Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds in the Mediterranean Sea. Vis…
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Discover George Washington’s home and estate guided by a Veteran and trained military historian. Experience the plantation and mansion house at your own pace. Transit to and from Washington in a private luxury SUV.
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