Old Town Alexandria Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Old Town Alexandria Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Alexandria,
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2.5
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Alexandria,
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Experience the rich history of Old Town Alexandria at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Explore the charming streets and discover fascinating stories from the past as you walk in the footsteps of George Washington and other historical figures. Hear tales of hidden fortunes, visit the Old Town Farmers’ Market, and learn about the influential Carlyle House. Marvel at the 18th-century costumes at Gadsby’s Tavern and see the quirky Spite House. Don't miss the chance to visit Alexandria's Christ Church, where President George Washington slept and worshiped. Explore the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and stroll along Captain's Row, once owned by sea captains. The tour ends at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, where you can appreciate the artistic side of Alexandria. With unlimited use before and after your booking date, you have complete control over your adventure. So grab your headphones, immerse yourself in history, and embark on this captivating Old Town Alexandria tour.
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Non Refundable
There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
1
hours
- 1
hours
15
minutes
Suitable for
1-15
Participants
Private Tour
& Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
Explore at your own pace
Learn intriguing historical stories
Complete control over start and finish
Unlimited use before and after booking date
Use the virtual tour option at home
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Popular Hotels Closeby
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Introduction
Discover the rich history of Old Town Alexandria at your own pace with the Old Town Alexandria Tour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour. This affordable walking tour allows you to explore the charming streets and historic landmarks of this fascinating city without the constraints of a tour group. With complete control over when you start and finish, you can take your time and linger at stops along the way or speed through the highlights in just an hour.
What to expect?
Immerse yourself in three hundred years of history as you meander through Old Town Alexandria. Learn intriguing stories like how a banker's wife hid a portion of the George Washington family fortune in her underwear drawer during a Union raid. With the captivating narration of award-winning Washington journalist and tour guide, Rick Snider, you'll gain unique insights and uncover hidden gems.
Who is this for?
The Old Town Alexandria Tour is perfect for curious travelers who crave independence and flexibility. Whether you're a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to explore new places, this tour caters to a wide range of interests. Additionally, with the availability of a virtual tour option, you can even enjoy the experience from the comfort of your own home.
Why book this?
This self-guided audio tour offers unparalleled freedom and convenience. By using the VoiceMap app and your unique code, you can easily navigate the tour with automatic GPS playback and turn-by-turn directions. The app works offline as well, ensuring you won't miss any details even without internet connection. With unlimited use before and after your booking date, you can explore Old Town Alexandria at your leisure.
Good to know
Before embarking on the tour, simply install the VoiceMap app and enter the code provided on your ticket. Detailed starting point instructions will be available after downloading. The tour lasts approximately 60 to 75 minutes, but feel free to pause or restart whenever you please. From the Old Town Farmers' Market to Gadsby's Tavern Museum, you'll encounter a plethora of historical sites that showcase the rich heritage of this riverside port.
Reviews
Travelers have hailed the Old Town Alexandria Tour as an enriching and immersive experience. They praise the detailed and informative narration provided by the VoiceMap app, which brings the stories and landmarks to life. Visitors have also appreciated the flexibility the self-guided tour provides, allowing them to explore at their own pace and dig deeper into the intriguing history of this charming city. Overall, the tour has garnered high satisfaction ratings, making it a must-do for any curious traveler visiting Old Town Alexandria.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
Mobile
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
300 King St,
300 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314,
US
The tour ends in front of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Torpedo Factory Art Center,
105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314,
US
Your Itinerary
Old Town
(Pass by)
Three-hundred years of history featuring George Washington, the first martyrs of the Civil War, and a sea captain with 29 children await you in Alexandria’s Old Town, one of the earliest port neighborhoods in North America. On this walking tour, I’ll show you where to find traces of this history, from Colonial America to the Civil War.
Alexandria Farmers Market (Old Town Farmer's Market)
(Pass by)
Our tour starts in the heart of Alexandria at the Old Town Farmers’ Market, which is as old as the city itself, and still bustles on Saturday mornings.
Carlyle House
(Pass by)
On this hour long tour, you’ll also learn how John Carlyle’s House inspired the design of Mount Vernon.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
(Pass by)
You’ll make your way to Gadsby’s Tavern, where George Washington ate and the staff still wear 18th-century costumes.
523 Queen St
(Pass by)
As you make your way through this riverside port, you’ll see Spite House Alexandria, a property built to spite its neighbors.
Alexandria's Christ Church
(Pass by)
I’ll also show you where America’s greatest president slept when he visited Alexandria, and where he worshiped at the nearby Christ Church.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
(Pass by)
As you make your way through this riverside port, you’ll see Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, a former drug store that cured the ailments of the town’s residents for more than a century.
Captain's Row
(Pass by)
On your way towards Old Town Alexandria’s Waterfront, you’ll walk over the historical cobblestones of Captain’s Row, where millionaires now live in homes that were once owned by sea captains.
Torpedo Factory Art Center
(Pass by)
The tour ends in front of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Reviews
(2)
2.5(2)
567laurenj
I have done many self paced audio tours before, and I rather like them. This one failed all over the place. The app was way too cumbersome and not user friendly. You had to make accounts/verify etc. all in a clunky 3rd party app.
You couldn’t skip around easily on the map, you HAD to go in order, which is sort of lame in a city type place where there are multiple ways to get places.
All that would be forgivable if the actual tour was good. It was emphatically not. There was so little information given about the sites, my family and I listened to it as a joke towards the end.
One to two sentences maximum per stop. And less info than you would get if you read the first two sentences on Wikipedia. Save you money, and more importantly, your time.
Thomas_K
Quick tour, felt informative, I'm glad I did it.
At least three or four times, the walking directions referred to side streets and main streets. If you're not from Alexandria, it's not obvious which streets are the side ones and which ones are the main ones. (They all seem basically as big/wide as each other.) I found it confusing. It would be nice if the tour guide just referred to the streets by name.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-21 07:20
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