• Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex - Historic cemetery complex established 1796, containing 13 distinct cemeteries with over 35,000 burials spanning Revolutionary War to modern era. America’s most concentrated collection of historic burial grounds.

• Small group experience
• 90-minute cemetery tour
• Expert Local Knowledge
• Professional historian guide
• Access to 13 Historic Cemeteries
• Free Parking Available
• Photo Opportunities

• Transportation to meeting point
• Gratuities
• Food and drinks (please bring your own water bottle)

Explore America’s most historic cemetery complex, a 13-cemetery area where notable figures such as George Washington’s pallbearers, a Cold War Soviet spy, and the highest-ranking Confederate general interred in Alexandria are laid to rest within a single square mile. The tour is guided by public historian and cemetery superintendent David Heiby.

This exclusive tour offers unique access to the entire complex, with stories derived from primary-source research conducted by the team, including graves rediscovered after 200 years and verified using ground-penetrating radar.

Enjoy small group sizes, peaceful pathways, and access to gates that remain closed to most visitors.

The tour is led by the public historian who personally uncovered George Washington’s lost pallbearer. With a 5.0-star rating, historians, descendants, and locals recommend this tour for its unique stories unavailable elsewhere.

• Uneven ground
• Grass pathways
• Historic walkways
• Historic cemetery paths may have uneven terrain. Contact us about accessibility needs.

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