Question 1

Pricing and Discounts

Accepted Answer

Public Tours (1.5 hours) are $30 per person.

Discounts: 
Veteran | Military | First Responders: 10% off
Seniors (65+): 10% off
Students aged 6-18 i.e. elementary, middle, and high school students: 10% off
Children under 5: Free

Private Tour prices:
1-2 people: $190
3-4 people: $250
5-6 people: $280

Groups over 6: Please e-mail with information on your group to receive a quote.

Question 2

Hours of Operation

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Public Tours (1.5 hours):
During the spring, summer, and fall, we will be doing daily tours. Most tours will take place at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm. Please check online and see if the date and time is available. We encourage advance booking to ensure your spot. Our tour times will vary on a daily basis based on advanced bookings. 
All tours meet at the Visitor Center at 221 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

** Winter Hours: We will scale back the times during the week and mostly have public tour options at 1:00 pm.

Private Tours (2 hours):
Private tours can be booked any time if guides are available. We will work to make sure your group can find a convenient time. Please call, 804-955-7072, or e-mail: alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com (alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com)to ask about dates and times.

Question 3

Where to Meet

Accepted Answer

All public tours meet at the Alexandria Visitor Center, 221 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
For group tours, we will either meet at the Visitor Center or Market Square. We can work with groups to coordinate a different location if needed. 
See video to learn about where to meet.

https://youtu.be/smTVebf_or0?si=krxwQYM89nUgB5NP

Question 4

School Groups, Corporate Events and Organizations

Accepted Answer

We work with school groups to build an excellent educational experience. Alexandria is the perfect classroom to learn American history from the colonial period to the modern day. Send us an e-mail (alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com) ((alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com))or call (804-955-7072) to get more details and learn about student group rates.

For corporate retreats, special events, and other organizations, our goal is to customize our tours to the needs of your group. A guided tour provides a fantastic opportunity for team bonding. We also strive to show examples of leadership from George Washington and other Alexandrians. As a result, our guided tours provide outstanding professional lessons that will help any company or organization.

Send us an e-mail (alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com) ((alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com))or call (804-955-7072) and let us know what you are looking for. We can make Alexandria History Tours work for you and the needs of your group.

Question 5

Gratuity

Accepted Answer

If you enjoyed your tour, a gratuity is appreciated. Gratuities can be given in person, through the online booking platform, or Venmo. We highly encourage a gratuity as our guides work very hard to deliver an exceptional experience.

Question 6

Refund | Cancellation Policy

Accepted Answer

Cancellation and refund is good up to 24 hours prior to the tour.  The only exception is if the weather is too severe and conditions are unsafe for the tour.

Question 7

Inclement Weather

Accepted Answer

We do tours in the rain and snow. We consider severe weather to be hurricane conditions, thunderstorms, or significant snow and ice. If the guide is going out for the tour, the tour is happening. In some cases when we see bad weather, we may reach out in advance to see if guests would like to reschedule. If the weather is too severe on the day of the tour, then there are three options: 
1. Reschedule
2. Apply store credit for the future
3. Refund

Question 8

Wheelchair Accessibility?

Accepted Answer

Our tours are mostly flat and on brick sidewalks. There is accessibility without needing to take stairs. On occasion, the bricks will be loose and uneven.

Question 9

Parking around Old Town

Accepted Answer

There is plenty of parking in the area with a lot under Market Square. Parking details are available on the city website: https://www.alexandriava.gov/parking/parking-in-old-town-alexandria (https://www.alexandriava.gov/parking/parking-in-old-town-alexandria)

Question 10

Christ Church Visit

Accepted Answer

If time permits and the church is open, we will try to go inside Christ Church Episcopal. Christ Church is a historic church that dates to 1773. George Washington attended the church and his box pew is still located inside. If you enjoy your visit to Christ Church, please consider a donation to the church so that it can remain open for visitors throughout the year. Donations can be made online at the following link: Give (shelbygiving.com)(https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Giving/chri118159)

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