Book Your Alexandria Cemetery Tour
Choose Your Historical Adventure
Book a Tour – Two Extraordinary Experiences
When you book a tour with us, you’re choosing between two unique experiences. While other Alexandria tours stay on King Street, we take you into historic cemeteries with exclusive stories and discoveries you won’t find anywhere else.
Historic Cemetery Complex
- 13 historic cemeteries in one complex
- George Washington’s lost pallbearer
- Revolutionary War to Cold War stories
- 35,000+ documented stories
- Recently rediscovered graves
Ivy Hill Victorian Elegance
- Explore historic receiving vault
- Victorian funeral customs & traditions
- Apothecaries, financiers, treaty writers
- Hotel proprietors & veterans stories
- Expert historian Catherine Weinraub
Available Tour Dates
Tour Schedule Information
Historic Complex: Offered at select times, Wednesday through Sunday.
Ivy Hill Victorian: Select weekdays – see Viator for current dates
Questions about scheduling? Contact us for private group arrangements.
Why Choose Our Tours
✓ Exclusive Research
Stories from archives, family papers, and cemetery records unavailable to other tour operators. These aren’t guidebook anecdotes—they’re primary-source histories we verified in the field.
✓ Expert Historians
David Heiby leads Wilkes Street tours (cemetery superintendent, 25+ years experience). Catherine Weinraub guides Ivy Hill tours (historian of the Ivy Hill Cemetery Historical Preservation Society).
✓ Recent Discoveries
See graves lost for centuries, including George Washington’s pallbearer rediscovered in 2024 through ground-penetrating radar technology.
✓ Perfect Reviews
5.0 stars on TripAdvisor & Viator. Guests praise our unique discoveries, accuracy, and access to stories you won’t find on any other Alexandria tour.
What Our Guests Say
“Put this tour on your MUST see and do list if coming to DC! Dave is not just incredibly knowledgeable—he’s a master storyteller who brings history to life.”
“Had a fantastic time! I’d bought tickets as a birthday present for a history and cemetery fan, and honestly it was one of the most engaging tours we’ve done in Alexandria.”
“Great tour! You’ll learn tons, and Dave is energetic and has a sense of humor. History is written in those gravestones.”
“Regarded as the most historic cluster of cemeteries in the United States… with over 35,000 total burials, there are many stories to tell right below our feet.”
Ready to Book a Tour?
Book a tour today and explore Alexandria’s hidden history. From George Washington’s inner circle to Cold War spies—discover the extraordinary lives buried beneath your feet.
