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Alexandria All Ages Ghost Walking Tour

480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the amazing spooky history of Old Town Alexandria on this 90-minute guided ghost tour. Bring the whole family! This tour is all-ages friendly. A costumed guide will lead you through hidden alleyways and tell tales from the historic places and haunted buildings along the way. Lovers of history and ghosts will love discovering all Old Town has to offer. We'll pass by Carlyle House, Union Street Public House, and enjoy meandering along the cobblestone streets. Stories range from siren voices heard at the edge of the waterfront, to Revolutionary soldiers still marching the cobblestone streets. You'll also learn the tragic tale of Laura Schafer, the Burning Bride. One of the most famous ghost stories of Alexandria. This is a great tour for guests of all-ages to explore the history and mysterious ghostly side of Old Town Alexandria.

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What To Expect

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Carlyle House



Hear all about the ghostly inhabitants of the historic Carlyle House. We will gather on the edge of the grounds to hear stories with the impressive backdrop. You may even be able to snap a few eerie photos. Guests have captured photos of orbs in the past!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King & Rye



We’ll tell stories in the chic lobby of The Alexandrian. The hotel is the perfect combination of historic and stylish. It’s the ideal spot to begin our tour! The red-brick building is an iconic site to behold.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town



Explore the ghost stories and haunted bars of Old Town with your costumed tour guide. The town, which dates back to 1695, is steeped in rich American History. Your tour guide will reveal all the ghostly inhabitants who still seem to inhabit the area. Stories range from siren voices heard at the edge of the waterfront, to Revolutionary soldiers still marching the cobblestone streets. Lovers of history and ghosts will love discovering all Old Town has to offer.

• Admission Ticket Free

Union Street Public House



We’ll pass by this great restaurant along the tour route. Union Street Public House is located in a renovated 1790 Colonial warehouse. There is plenty of history and lots of ghosts to discuss here! We’ll tell stories right out front and guests will have the opportunity for pictures.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chadwicks



The tour ends by Chadwicks. It’s a great spot to grab a late-night bite after we’ve finished the tour. Located next to the historic Waterfront, there are plenty of spooky tales to learn about. The water holds many ghostly secrets…

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dolci Gelati



While exploring Old Town, we’ll stop in front of this delicious gelato shop. It is the site of one of the most famous tragic ghost stories in Alexandria – Laura Schafer, also known as the Burning Bride. Your tour guide will tell you all about it. Be sure to take some pictures as well! You never know what you might see reflected in the window…

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 1.5 hour walking tour
  • Visit local, historic venues
  • Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
  • Costumed tour guide
  • Gratuities

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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