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Pricing and Discounts1 Hour Public Tour is priced at $20 per person with discounts available for active military personnel, veterans, first responders, and seniors. 1.5 Hour Public Tours are priced at $30 per person with discounts available for active military personnel, veterans, first responders, and seniors. Private Tours are priced based on group size. Private tour group pricing: 1-2 people: $90 3-4 people: $150 5 people: $175 6 people: $190 Groups over 6: $190 + $10 for each additional person. Example: 7= $200; 8= $210; 9= $220; 10= $230 **Student private group discounts available. Call for more information: 804-955-7072 Discounts: Veteran | Military | First Responders: 10% off Seniors (65+): 10% off Children under 5: Free
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Hours of OperationPublic Tours (1 hour): Monday- Saturday: 10:30 a.m. *Walk-ins welcome Meet at Visitor Center (221 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314) Public Tours (1.5 hours): Friday- Saturday: 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. **Must book in advance online Sunday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. **Must book in advance online Meet at the Corner of Market Square, 300 King Street. It's the corner of King and Fairfax St. by the statue (across from the Visitor Center). Private Tours (2 hours): Monday- Saturday: 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. **Must book in advance online Sunday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. **Must book in advance online If the time slot does not appear, then the tour has been booked. If you are looking for other times, please e-mail or call (804-955-7072). We can figure out other times if the schedule permits. E-mail: alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com * We will have a guide at the Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. Mon- Sat. Although we encourage advance bookings, walk-ins can be accommodated. ** Other times must be booked in advance in order to coordinate scheduling guides.
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Where to Meet1 Hour Public tours meet at the Visitor Center. 1.5 Hour Public tours meet at the Corner of Market Square, 300 King Street. It's the corner of King and Fairfax St. by the statue (across from the Visitor Center). 2 Hour Private tours meet at the Corner of Market Square, 300 King Street. It's the corner of King and Fairfax St. by the statue (across from the Visitor Center).
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School Groups, Corporate Events and OrganizationsWe 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) or call (804-955-7072) to get more details and learn about student 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 to 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) 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.
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GratuityIf you feel the tour was good, a gratuity is always appreciated for a job well done. They can be given in person, through the online booking platform, or Venmo: @tim_the_tour_guide
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Refund | Cancellation PolicyCancellation and refund is good up to 24 hours prior to the tour. Within 24 hours, cancellation is permissible on tour day if the weather looks too severe. See weather policy.
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Inclement WeatherIf the weather is too severe, then there are three options: Reschedule Apply store credit for the future Refund
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Parking around Old TownThere 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
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What to bring?Bring a camera and comfortable walking shoes. There is water at the Visitor Center and a bathroom on the bottom floor. Next to the Visitor Center on N. Fairfax Street is a coffee shop to grab a coffee or bottled water for the stroll.
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