Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour is all outside
- Smart phone tour on our walking tour app
- See historic sites in Old Town Alexandria
- No food, drinks or human guide, it's all guided by the smartphone app
Meeting Location
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
The tour ends at the waterfront where you'll see great views and have plenty of places to eat and explore.
What To Expect
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Old Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (pass by)
Friendship Firehouse (pass by)
Alexandria's Christ Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hollensbury Spite House (pass by)
North Pitt Street (pass by)
Gadsby's Tavern Museum (pass by)
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wales Alley
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Captains Row Old Town Alexandria
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-222222P80
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour is all outside.
- Smart phone tour on our walking tour app.
- See historic sites in Old Town Alexandria.
- No food, drinks or human guide, it's all guided by the smartphone app.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Guided Walking Tour in Old Town Historic Alexandria will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour is all outside
- Smart phone tour on our walking tour app
- See historic sites in Old Town Alexandria
- No food, drinks or human guide, it's all guided by the smartphone app
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
