Alexandria Colonial Tours

A costumed guide holding a lantern welcomes four visitors at the open gate of a historic brick building at dusk, with a glowing sign and a moon visible in the sky.

A man in a checkered shirt and period costume gestures while speaking to a group of people outdoors, with green trees and sunlight in the background.

A man in colonial-era clothing and a tricorn hat stands outdoors, pointing with his right hand. He is beside a brick wall with a plaque and a leafy tree in the background.

A person in colonial-style clothing walks on a brick path, holding a glass lantern. The person wears white stockings, cream breeches, black shoes, and a dark coat. Flower beds and a stone border are visible in the background.

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Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour, Celebrating 50 Years: Follow an 18th-century costumed guide by lantern light through the charming streets of Alexandria’s historic district, Old Town. On this locally-owned, award-winning tour, you’ll hear ghost stories, legends, and folklore that have earned us the TripAdvisor “Travelers Choice” title for several years in a row.

Join our Alexandria History Tour: Walk in the footsteps of George Washington along our brick-lined streets, by elegant Federal homes and cobblestone alleyways. From Colonial times through the Civil War, Alexandria has been the scene of many “firsts” in American history, a tale we’ve proudly told for half a century.

Tours meet at the Visitor Center located at 221 King Street, only two blocks from the Potomac River. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Please arrive 5-10 minutes in advance to begin your journey through time with us