A Guided Walking Tour through Historic Old Town Alexandria
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- 1 h 30 min
- Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 h avant
- Guidé en anglais
- Confirmation immédiate
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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 memorable!
Inclus
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- A local historian and Old Town resident is the guide
Itinéraire
We start at the Ramsay House and discuss the origins of Alexandria, Virginia. William Ramsay was a Scottish merchant and good friend of George Washington. He was one of the founders of Alexandria. This first stop contains one of our favorite hidden gems. Hint: It's hiding in plain sight!
Travelers will discover where the American Revolution was born. No kidding! Twenty years before the Revolutionary War started, events were in motion that would lead to the American colonies declaring independence.
We will stop outside Gadsby's and talk about its connection to early American presidents. We will also see the famous ice well!
The story of the famous Spite House will be told. We will see the famous house and make sure guests can take pictures!
Discover where George Washington went to church in Alexandria. You can even sit in his pew.
We will pass by the Athenaeum as we walk down Prince Street and head toward Captain's Row. There is an abundance of fascinating sites along the 200 block of Prince Street. Beautiful homes that have stories dating back to the 18th century.
One of Alexandria's classic cobblestone streets. Fun and fascinating history to include one of Alexandria's largest fires. We will discuss why it is called Captain's Row. This will be the last stop on the tour and we will take pictures and be close to great restaurants!
Annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.
Avis
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À savoir avant de partir
- Point de rendez-vous
- Meet at the Visitors Center in the heart of Old Town.
- Prise en charge
- Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.
- Type de billet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Taille du groupe
- Jusqu’à 30 voyageurs
- Opéré par
- Alexandria History Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 2274.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Offres spéciales à USA, outside the cities
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