Important Announcement:
Our primary tour guide will be on vacation from October 17 – 23, 2024, and no tours will be available during this time. Our next public tour will be on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Additionally, our primary tour guide will be on medical leave from October 29 – November 8, 2024. While most tours will be unavailable during this period, Lee-Fendall House docent and Civil War expert Madeline Feierstein will lead a special tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 1:00 pm. All proceeds from this tour will benefit the Lee-Fendall House. Please check our calendar for more information or to book tickets.
For custom tour arrangements or future bookings, feel free to contact us directly. We appreciate your understanding!
Discover Alexandria VA tours that uncover the city’s fascinating history through Gravestone Stories’ guided experiences. Our expert guides will lead you through iconic locations, revealing hidden gems and remarkable tales. To book your Alexandria VA tour, choose from the list of available tours below and check the calendar for dates and times.
To book your Alexandria, VA tour, select your desired tour from the list below and check the available dates and times on our calendar.
- Cemetery Tours
- Join us for a guided walk through the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex.
- Labor Day to Memorial Day: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Join us for a guided walk through the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex.
- Alexandria Firefighting History Walking Tour
- Explore the rich history of firefighting in Alexandria.
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House Tours
- Discover the fascinating stories behind this historic Meeting House.
- Gravestone Stories Guided Tours: Beyond the Cemeteries
- Tour Options Include:
- Antietam Battlefield Tour
- South Mountain Battlefield
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Tour (featuring John Brown’s Raid, the September 1862 battle, or both)
- The Lincoln Assassination Tour.
- Tour Options Include:
- Meet our Expert Guides: Meet our expert Alexandria tour guides who bring the city’s past to life through captivating tours, talks, and engaging storytelling.
- Tour Information: Visit our Tour Information page to prepare for your award-winning Alexandria cemetery tour. This page provides essential details on meeting places, what to expect, and helpful tips to enhance your experience.
Check the calendar at the bottom of the page for a full list of upcoming talks and events.
Attend one of our highly acclaimed tours, consistently rated as “the best history tour in Alexandria, VA,” for an unforgettable experience that brings the city’s fascinating past to life, perfect for history enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.
Contact us to book a talk tailored to your group’s specific needs.
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📞 (703) 869-0872
