Alexandria Self-Guided Historic Walking 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.

Meeting Point

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum

201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

The tour starts at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, just at the front door. You'll first get the WalknTours app to hear the tour. If you need parking, street parking is recommended and you'll see many lots in the area.

What's included:

• 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

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 1 hour, 30 minutes

Old Town

Old Town, Alexandria, VA, USA

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.

1 hour

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

201 S Washington St, , Alexandria, 22314-3697, Virginia

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.

Pass by without stopping

Friendship Firehouse

107 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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.

Pass by without stopping

Alexandria's Christ Church

118 N Washington St, , Alexandria, 22314-3023, Virginia

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.

5 minutes

Hollensbury Spite House

523 Queen St, Alexandria, 22314, Virginia

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!

Pass by without stopping

North Pitt Street

N Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

The tour stops outside the Moses Hepburn Rowhouses, which are significant part of history and Free black people in the USA>.

Pass by without stopping

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

134 N Royal St, Alexandria, 22314-3226, Virginia

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!

Pass by without stopping

Alexandria City Hall & Market Square

301 King St, Alexandria, 22314-3211, Virginia

You'll see the Alexandria city hall, square, fountains and hear about the people that made this city what it is.

5 minutes

Wales Alley

Wales Alley, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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!

5 minutes

Captains Row Old Town Alexandria

198-112 S Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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!

5 minutes

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

1 Prince Street, Alexandria, 22314, Virginia

The tour ends at teh Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, with views and great spots to relax after your adventure in Old Town.

5 minutes