Alexandria Colonial History Tour
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
Itinerary
Named for Scottish merchant and city founder William Ramsay, the Ramsay House is a historic property that houses the Alexandria Visitor Center.
A historic mansion built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle from 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style.
A historic complex consisting of an original 1785 tavern and an 1792 City Tavern and Hotel. Once the epicenter of 18th-century political and social life, it now operates as a cultural museum and a colonial-style restaurant
A church where George Washington worshipped.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you in the garden of the Alexandria Visitor Center.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Alexandria Colonial Tours
- 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
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 485 of 2274.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
