Old Town Alexandria: Colonial History Tour

Discover Alexandria’s colonial charm on a guided tour. Uncover history, explore cobblestone streets, and visit the smallest house in DC.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alexandria’s Christ Church - Discover the historic church and view the pews where George Washington and the Lee Family once sat. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour when the church is open; however, it remains an active parish and may be closed for weddings, funerals, and other events.
  • Gadsby’s Tavern Museum - This historic restaurant has…
What's Included
  • Professional, licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the allure and historical significance of Old Town Alexandria, a beautifully preserved colonial city located just outside Washington, DC.
Visit the iconic Gadsby’s Tavern, once the bustling social center of colonial Alexandria, where notable figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams gathered to dine, dance, and discuss…

Location
Christ Church Alexandria
North Washington Street
Tour begins at Christ Church Alexandria. Meet your guide at the gate on the Washington Street side (the south side of the property).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paulad849
Dec 2, 2025
Amazing Alexandria! - This ended up being a private tour of Old Town Alexandria! (Lucky us). Our guide was an encyclopedia of interesting facts about all things Alexandria and George Washington. The walking was very doable (we are in our 70's) and the weather was perfect. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in learning more about Revolutionary War days and our Founding Fathers.
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V12ahannee
Nov 19, 2025
Worth the Cost - Well paced and informative tour- It was interesting to learn more abut the history of Alexandria and it's importance in the founding of the country.
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Evan_h
Nov 8, 2025
Awesome Old Town Tour - Good natured, well informed, excellent tour guide — full of lively anecdotes and good info — even restaurant recommendations!
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E3135bwdavidl
Oct 22, 2025
Wayne made history come alive - Absolutely first rate! Wayne was knowledgeable and so pleasant to be with. Had fun walking and learning; the tour was a perfect way to see and get the feel for a wonderful area near DC. Highly recommend
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Kathleen_j
Oct 21, 2025
Making history informative and interesting - Wayne was very knowledgeable and also added considerable humor and interesting tidbits of info during our two hour walking tour of old Alexandria
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Anneok2020
Sep 7, 2025
Old Town Alexandria Historical Tour - Wayne was on time, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip enormously. Tour was two hours as scheduled. Many interesting facts from a mansion, a tavern, stories of presidents, pictures on his IPad to enhance the information of each location. We recommend Wayne and this tour as a must see in Old Town Alexandria. ,
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Jewelmaker1
Aug 22, 2025
An Evening in Ingeborg's Georgetown - Our family group of three (2 adults and a 12-year old grandson) toured Georgetown with guide Ingeborg on an early Saturday evening. Ingeborg arrived with baked goodies for all of us to share, and began the tour with a brief but content packed history of the neighborhood and the C and O Canal. From there we walked throughout Georgetown's residential area while Ingeborg told many stories about the neighborhood's inhabitants, pointed out and explained the various architectural styles there, and showed us some of her favorite places. Ingeborg was engaging, well-versed on history, professional, fun, and responsive to our tour goals. We had a great time and highly recommend the tour and, in particular, this guide.
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Hal_h
Aug 17, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. Wayne is an excellent guide and Alexandria is a great place to visit. We enjoyed learning a lot of history and interesting stories.
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Dannah_a
Aug 16, 2025
Walking through Old Town - Wayne is a walking encyclopedia on history. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to. His library of photographs was exquisite.
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Nandakumar_p
Aug 26, 2025
Very interesting, Wayne... - Very interesting, Wayne was an excellent guide. Only slight excess was the Church volunteer going on & on! But overall, very noce
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).