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Seasonal Tours

Halloween History Tour
October 18 and 27

Upcoming Seasonal Tours

Scottish History and Heritage Tour
Coming December 2024
Check back in November 2024 for information and tour dates

Holiday History Tour
Coming December 2024
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Founding Fathers- Inauguration Tour
Coming January 2025
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Valentine's Day Tour
Coming February 2025
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President's Day Tour
Coming February 2025
Check back in January 2025 for information and tour dates

Halloween History Tour

👻 Join Alexandria History Tours for a truly special experience in October! 👻

Dates: October 18 and October 27

October in Old Town! 

The leaves change and the air chills. Walk through history with an expert guide—who may or may not be a ghost...

Explore this historic colonial port city with eerie historyHalloween mysteries, and a lot of superstitious stories!!

Haunted Gadsby's

Ever wondered...

  • Where the name "Halloween" comes from?

  • Why pumpkins are carved into jack-o’-lanterns?

  • Why kids dress up and go trick-or-treating?

  • When the world’s last vampire was killed?

  • If Virginia had witches like Salem?

  • Why Friday 13th brings bad luck?

Fun Halloween
Halloween

On this tour, you’ll discover the weird and spooky origins behind these traditions, and more! Expect trivia, prizes, and perhaps...a fright or two. 🎃👻

​More Information: ​

  • 2 hours at $35 per person with discounts available

  • Meeting Location: The Alexandrian Hotel (480 King St), please note this is different than non-seasonal tours. 

  • Dates: October 18 and 27

  • Time: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

  • Private Tours Available. Click here to see Pricing and Discounts. 

  • Guided Walking Tour: Approximately 1.5 miles

  • Ask questions. Pet friendly. Wheelchair accessible.  

  • We will walk past these locations. Entry and admissions to museums is separate. 

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Carlyle House Halloween

Interested in booking this as a private tour?
Contact us via phone: 804-955-7072 or e-mail: alexandriahistorytours@gmail.com
Please include approximate party size, date, and time, and we will get back ASAP. 

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